Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 584 As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis European parts used in killer drones used by Russia; key details behind Nord Stream pipeline blasts revealed by scientists The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
Trudeau’s Hosting Misstep Exposes Ukraine’s Dark Past Controversy erupts as Canadian PM welcomes Ukrainian president and unwittingly honors Nazi collaborator Zenger · Sep 29, 2023
Russian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at next year’s Paralympics The decision was taken at the IPC’s General Assembly in Bahrain on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Ukraine urges other nations to boycott playing Russia after Uefa decision Uefa has announced a reinstatement of Russian teams to under-17 competitions The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
EU ban on Russian cars: A sanction custom-made for Putin's propagandists? It's not every day that both the Kremlin and its fiercest critics unite in outrage at the European Union. But that's precisely what happened recently, after the EU banned Russian citizens from bringing their personal vehicles into the bloc. And it wasn't just about cars. The Moscow Times reported that… France 24 · Sep 29, 2023
AI disinformation is a threat to elections − learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024 Elections around the world are facing an evolving threat from foreign actors, one that involves artificial intelligence. The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
Moscow, Baku to decide future of Russian peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh The Kremlin said Monday that the future of its peacekeeping mission in Nagorno-Karabakh would be determined by Russia and Azerbaijan, which last week took control of the territory from Armenian separatists. France 24 · Sep 29, 2023
Russia is set to avoid a full ban from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris Russia appears to have avoided a full ban from next year’s Paralympics in Paris after the International Paralympic Committee’s members voted against suspending the country's membership The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of 'volunteer units' in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
UK announces new sanctions on Russian officials involved in ‘sham’ elections Foreign Secretary James Cleverly criticised Russia over its bid to ‘legitimise its illegal control of sovereign Ukrainian territory’. The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
‘Everything became a lie, a performance’ – Werner Herzog on Soviet Russia The German director is championing Georgian film-maker Rezo Gigineishvili’s movie about the dying days of the USSR. But, he says, he won’t be drawn into contemporary political debates The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin orders former Wagner boss to control ‘volunteer units’ and rejoin frontline The Kremlin intends to continue using the mercenaries following the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
First Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case – live Follow the latest updates from the former president’s 2024 campaign and ongoing legal woes The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Ukraine ‘hits power substation’ in drone attacks on Russian border regions It comes after Russia killed three women in street with artillery strikes on Ukraine’s Kherson city
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: Putin signs decree on autumn conscription as 130,000 face call-up – as it happened Decree comes after Russian president met former top Wagner commanderto bring mercenary group back into the fold
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil
AAP · Sep 29, 2023 New ambassadors tackle tense China and Russia relations Two new ambassadors will try to steady relationships with China and Russia in a slew of diplomatic appointments announced by Australia's foreign minister.
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023 Russian power substation hit in latest Ukrainian drone wave attack Moscow’s Ministry of Defence reports downing more than a dozen Ukrainian drones in latest attacks on Russian territory.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 Earthworms help produce as much grain as Russia, say researchers The humble creatures – which break down organic matter and aerate soils – contribute to as much as 6.5% of the world’s grain harvests
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Zelensky says ‘only matter of time’ before Ukraine becomes Nato member Zelensky meets Nato chief in Kyiv as Ukraine pushes for defence bloc membership
France 24 · Sep 29, 2023 Zelensky visits Babyn Yar site to mark 82nd anniversary of Jewish massacre Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday visited the site of the Babyn Yar massacre to mark the 82nd anniversary of one of the largest mass murders of Jews in the Holocaust. His visit came as Russian President Vladimir Putin met Andrei Troshev, formerly a top Wagner mercenary commander, and tasked…
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin appoints ‘Grey Hair’ warlord to lead Wagner mercenaries Putin reportedly said in July that Mr Troshev was his preferred candidate to replace previous boss Yevgeny Prigozhin
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer Slovakia holds an early parliamentary election on Saturday that pits populist former Prime Minister Robert Fico who campaigned on a clear pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal pro-West newcomer
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 583 As the war enters its 583rd day, these are the main developments.