Trump’s niece denounces her ‘maniac’ uncle for ‘likely’ leaking Israeli intel to the Russians ‘Why is he still allowed to roam free?’ Mary Trump opined The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Nagorno-Karabakh: What's next for the South Caucasus region following Azerbaijan's aggression against Armenians? Azerbaijani forces attacked the breakaway and long-disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023. Less than a month later, and the region is now all but deserted. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
Western leaders accused of hypocrisy over response to Palestine, Ukraine Social media users, including journalists and observers, are calling out what they call a sense of hypocrisy. Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023
A Russian-born Swede accused of spying for Moscow is released ahead of the verdict in his trial A Swedish court has released a Russia-born Swedish citizen charged with collecting information for Russia’s military intelligence service for almost a decade The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
The power of pink: how Barbie's popularity is pushing back against Kremlin control of information Underground screenings of the summer’s Hollywood blockbuster Barbie are now being shown around Russia, despite the film being frowned on by government officials. The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023
‘Essence is the same’: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy likens Hamas to Russia Ukraine’s president says Moscow and Palestinian group are ‘terrorists’, alleging Iran has a role in both conflicts. Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023
Negotiating With Russia Is Still a Bad Idea The rationale for forcing Ukraine to stop fighting keeps changing with the facts on the ground. Foreign Policy · Oct 9, 2023
Watch as Zelensky addresses Nato’s Parliamentary Assembly amid new Russian attacks Watch as Volodymyr Zelensky addresses the Nato Parliamentary Assembly’s plenary session on Monday 9 October. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy to visit Romania on Tuesday in first trip since Russian invasion – as it happened Ukrainian president’s visit to neighbouring Nato member country will be first visit since Russia invaded Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
Satellite images show spike in border activity as North Korea ‘supplies weapons to Russia’ for Ukraine war Approximately 73 railcars seen entering Russia last week, compared to just 20 in the past five years The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Ukraine repels Russian attacks on five fronts as Putin resorts to old weaponry and reserves Putin scales up troop presence and deployes reserves north of Bakhmut to stop Ukraine’s advancing counteroffensive The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 593 As the war enters its 593rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 593 of the invasion Ukraine replaces commander of Territorial Defence Forces; Zelenskiy appeals for world to unite to deal with ‘terrorist’ organisations and states The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023
US demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action The U_N_ Security Council has held an emergency meeting behind closed doors with the United States demanding that all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas.” The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Fortune · Oct 8, 2023 Israel-Hamas war: Business leaders weigh in on causes, ripple effects “Why did Hamas invade Israel last night? Because the United States has consistently not kept its word," argued Bill Ackman.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023 Widespread condemnation across globe for Hamas attack on Israel Russia, China and Turkey merely urge restraint while some Islamic nations, and Iran in particular, blame Israel exclusively
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Uefa torn over plans to reinstate Russian youth teams President Aleksander Ceferin is under pressure to rethink Uefa’s reintigration plans due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 A surge in rail traffic on North Korea-Russia border suggests arms supply to Russia, think tank says A U.S. think tank says recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border, indicating the North is supplying munitions to Russia
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 592 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Israel has ‘unquestionable’ right to defence, draws parallels with the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine expects ‘record number’ of Russian drone attacks this winter – as it happened Spokesman for air force says country has already seen more than 500 Iranian-designed Shahed drones in September alone
Radio France Internationale · Oct 8, 2023 Can Turkey tip the balance of power in the Caucasus conflict? This week's collapse in European Union peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia underlines the growing importance of Turkey in the region, as Azerbaijan blames its refusal to attend the "talks" on the exclusion of its close Turkish ally.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023 As Ukraine reels from attacks on land, conflict at sea signals hope Drones and missiles keep Russian fleet at bay and supplies and trade flowing at ports
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Ukraine makes frontline gains as rain threatens counteroffensive Weather conditions in southern Ukraine appear to be deteriorating, making it difficult for Kyiv to advance it’s counteroffensive
France 24 · Oct 8, 2023 Ukraine expects 'record' number of drone attacks this winter Ukraine's air force expects a record number of Russian drone attacks this winter, its spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said Sunday, as Kyiv prepares itself for a second winter of mass bombardment of its energy facilities. The announcement came after a dozen people were wounded, including a woman and her nine-month-old baby,…
Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 592 As the war enters its 592nd day, these are the main developments.