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Blinken says Russia felt world wouldn't accept refusal to extend grain deal

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday that Russia agreeing to renew the Black Sea grain deal was a sign that Moscow felt the world would not accept any refusal to extend it.

Reuters

Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, facing nine years behind bars in Russia after being convicted on drug charges, has been transferred to a penal colony about 500 km (300 miles) southeast of Moscow, her lawyers said on Thursday.

Reuters

Analysis-Shocked by Ukraine war, Russian neighbour Kazakhstan looks west

There is little doubt that Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will extend his rule over Kazakhstan by seven years in presidential elections on Sunday. What is less clear is how the former diplomat can reduce his resource-rich country's dependence on Russia without alienating it.

Reuters

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Dutch court says Russia had 'overall control' of separatists in Ukraine at time of MH17 downing

The Dutch court handling the trial of four suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on Thursday said Russia had overall control of the separatist forces in eastern Ukraine at the time when the plane was shot down.

Reuters

Deal on Ukrainian grain exports during war to be extended

A wartime agreement that allowed grain shipments from Ukraine to resume and helped temper global food prices will be extended by 120 days, the United Nations and other parties to the deal say

The Independent UK

Northern Cyprus: Russia opens up direct flights as Putin builds Turkish alliance

Russia has announced plans to begin direct flights to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, a state recognised only by Turkey.

The Conversation

Kremlin says UN gave assurances on Russian exports in grain deal

The Kremlin said on Thursday it had been given assurances by the United Nations that work will be finalised on removing barriers to Russia's exports of agricultural products and fertilisers.

Reuters

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Inside missile horror of MH17 plane disaster which killed 298 on flight across Europe

Three Russians and a Ukrainian were charged in the Netherlands with murder for their alleged involvement in shooting down the Boeing 777 and on Thursday they will be in court again

Daily Mirror

Russia is not considering using nuclear weapons - Kremlin says

Russia is not considering using nuclear weapons, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

Reuters

EU to provide aid to Ukraine over winter before possible hostility flareup

The EU will provide temporary cold-weather shelter, generators and electricity grid-repair kits to Ukraine to help it tide over the winter ahead of a possible flare-up of hostilities in the conflict with Russia, the bloc's crisis management commissioner Janez Lenarcic said on Thursday.

Reuters

Blame ‘belongs solely to Russia’ over missile hit on Polish village, says Sunak

The Prime Minister acknowledged the explosion could have been caused by Ukrainian munitions used in self-defence.

The Independent UK

Russia keeps mum on CIA director's warning over nuclear weapons

The Kremlin on Thursday refused to give any details about a cautionary message delivered by the director of the CIA to Moscow this week about the consequences of any Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine.

Reuters

NATO faces new challenge as Ukraine war spills into Poland

Military alliance and analysts say deadly blast in Poland highlights need to further strengthen NATO’s eastern flank.

Al Jazeera

As Qatar World Cup looms, France warns that sport and politics don't mix

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday waded into the controversy surrounding Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, insisting sport and politics should be kept separate.

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The Independent UK

MH17 judgment day: Verdicts due against 4 suspects at trial

A Dutch court is passing judgment on three Russians and a Ukrainian charged in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine and the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew on board

Reuters

Ukraine controls 1% of Luhansk region - Russian-installed official

Ukrainian forces control around 1% of territory in the eastern region of Luhansk, the RIA Novosti news agency cited the Russian-installed head of the area as saying on Thursday.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan says he believes neither Russia, nor U.S. will use nuclear weapons

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he was informed following the U.S. - Russia talks held earlier this week in Ankara that neither party would use nuclear weapons, according a readout of his comments to reporters.

Daily Mirror

Men killed by stray missile in Poland were family men, loyal workers and 'good people'

The missile happened to hit the only agricultural building in an expanse of open fields, killing the two men instantly, according to local mayor, Grzegorz Drewnik

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The Guardian - UK

Russia launches another wave of rocket, drone and missile strikes across Ukraine

Attack is the sixth since early October and authorities in Kyiv said energy infrastructure was again being targeted

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Says 'Must Not Politicize Sport' ahead of Qatar World Cup

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday waded into the controversy around Qatar's hosting of the World Cup, insisting sport should not be politicized. "I think we must not politicize sport," said Macron, whose national team are defending the title they won in Russia in 2018. Macron was speaking to reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria, Russia Kick Off Military Exercises Near Border with Morocco

Joint military exercises between the Algerian and Russian armed forces kicked off in Algeria on Wednesday and will continue until Nov. 28. The joint anti-terrorist drills dubbed Desert Shield 2022 were launched at the Hammaguir testing ground in Bechar Province near the border with Morocco. They involve about 200 soldiers…

The Independent UK

Russian strikes on Ukraine spotlight Moldova’s energy woes

Massive blackouts that temporarily hit more than a half-dozen cities across Moldova this week have highlighted the impact Russia’s war in Ukraine is having on Europe’s poorest country

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Washington needs to strike a new bargain with the Global South

Representatives of the G20, the world’s largest economies, have convened for their annual summit this week in Bali, Indonesia. The Ukraine crisis hangs heavily over the gathering, with participants deciding to forgo a group photo due to discomfort with Russia’s presence. While they might not approve of Vladimir Putin’s ongoing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Missiles Pound Ukraine Power Supply, Fighting Rages in East

Missiles rained down on Ukrainian energy facilities on Thursday, as Russian forces stepped up attacks in eastern Ukraine, reinforced by troops pulled from Kherson city in the south which Kyiv recaptured last week. Explosions resounded in cities including the capital Kyiv, the southern port of Odesa, the central city of…

The Independent UK

A 'barbed wire curtain' rises in Europe amid war in Ukraine

The fall of the Berlin Wall more than 30 years ago symbolized hope for cooperation with Moscow

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