Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on EU considers massive military and state aid packages as Ukraine claims 10,000 Russian troops killed in Avdiivka assault. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine The European Union’s executive has proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting Russia The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Sweden appeals the acquittal of a Russian-born businessman who was accused of spying for Moscow Sweden’s prosecution authority has appealed a ruling that acquitted a Russian-born Swedish businessman who had been accused of collecting information for Russia’s military intelligence service for almost a decade The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Russia admits Ukrainian troops are operating in occupied Kherson region after crossing Dnipro river Ukraine claims to have secured foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnipro 'against all odds' Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023
Blow for Putin as Ukraine takes major step in bid to outflank Russian troops The Ukrainian forces have long established positions in several areas on the eastern bank of the Dnieper and sought to expand them, using boats to ferry supplies The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
German publisher halts sale of top author’s books after leak reveals he received €600,000 from Putin ally Broadcaster NDR launches investigation after Hubert Seipel admits receiving support for work on two books on Russian leader The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023
Russian woman goes on trial in a cafe bombing that killed a prominent military blogger A woman has gone on trial in St. Petersburg in the bombing at a cafe that killed a prominent Russian military blogger after he was given a bust of himself that then exploded The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Ukraine says it now has a foothold on the eastern bank of Dnieper River near Kherson A top Ukraine official says its troops have established a foothold on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River near Kherson The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, over 1000 Indian MBBS students resume studies in medical university in Uzbekistan According to estimates, approximately 2,000 Indian students have gone back to Ukraine and they are residing mostly in the western part of the East European country. The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023
Russia and Israel lead global surge in attacks on civilian water supplies Exclusive: at least 228 water conflicts were recorded in 2022 – an 87% rise on the year before, Pacific Institute database shows The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2023
China’s Xi to meet Biden in San Francisco: What’s on the agenda? Security and trade to dominate the agenda of the first meeting between US President Biden and China’s Xi in six years. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
Ukraine claims key southern foothold, appeals for more military aid Ukraine’s claims of counteroffensive momentum come amid efforts to secure more arms from the West. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
Ukraine declares major breakthrough in southern counteroffensive ‘against all odds’ Ukrainian breakthrough across the Dnipro River could open up a new line to attack Crimea The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia confirms Ukrainian troops have crossed Dnipro River – as it happened Ukraine announces ‘foothold’ on left bank of Dnipro River in Kherson region The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Putin’s losses in Ukraine ‘top 300,000’ says UK in latest figures Russia hasn’t shared data on its casualties from Ukraine invasion apart from one early acknowledgement
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow admits major breakthrough for Kyiv but warns troops face ‘hell fire’ Russia said that the average life expectancy of a Ukrainian soldier there is around two days
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023 Ukraine says ‘foothold’ on Dnipro River’s east bank will open up route to Crimea Russian officials acknowledge presence of Ukrainian troops, reported to be engaged in heavy fighting
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 The UN Security Council is trying for a fifth time to adopt a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war After four failed attempts, the U.N. Security Council is trying for a fifth time to come up with a resolution on the Israel-Hamas war
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles North Korea says it has successfully tested new solid-fuel engines designed for intermediate-range ballistic missiles
Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 630 As the war enters its 630th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 630 Russia worse off after losses from Avdiivka battle, says Zelenskiy; occupiers erasing Ukrainian literature in Donetsk and Luhansk
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 ‘West v rest’ no longer seen as template for global alliances, survey finds Research in 21 countries suggests a growing ‘a la carte’ approach where states ‘mix and match’ partners on different issues
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 Ukraine MP linked to Rudy Giuliani charged with colluding with Russia Oleksandr Dubinsky accused of spreading disinformation about Ukrainian interference in US politics while in pay of Russian intelligence
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Russian convicted of Kremlin critic’s murder pardoned after fighting in Ukraine Hundreds of Russian convicts have been released back into civil society after presidential pardons