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Vladimir Putin's military draft sent thousands of men fleeing to Kazakhstan, driving up rents in its biggest cities

With Vladimir Putin's forces in trouble in Ukraine, the Kremlin's ability to exert influence over post-Soviet states is being put to the test, driving some allies to seek other powerful relationships in Central Asia.

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Zelenskiy expresses doubt that Russian mobilisation is really over

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday expressed doubt over Russia's declaration that its partial mobilisation was complete, saying the poor performance of pro-Moscow forces meant more men could be needed.

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Russia funding US-based propaganda

Russian state media groups still have influence on US media, according to Politico

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Removals from Kherson continue; Russia steps up unfounded claims that a ‘dirty bomb’ could be used in Ukraine

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Canada sanctions more Russians, offers bonds for Ukraine

Canada’s government says it is imposing sanctions on 35 more Russians in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine and issuing bonds that individuals can purchase to support the Ukrainian government

The Independent UK

Ukrainian mortar crew wrestles with ammo shortage, dud shells

The Ukrainian mortarmen, hands cupping their ears, turned away from the green tube angled towards their Russian foes entrenched less than a kilometre away as one of their comrades hauled on the firing cord.

Reuters

Battle for Bakhmut heats up as Russian forces edge closer

Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting advancing Russian forces near the city in the eastern Donbas region.

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Ford Leaving Russia After Selling 49-Percent Stake In Joint Venture

The automaker halted operations in the country back in March.

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Russia says 82,000 conscripts from emergency draft already in Ukraine

Ministry of Defence says Russia relying on ‘poorly trained force’ as Kremlin seeks to consolidate gains

The Guardian - UK

Nuclear gravity bomb more powerful than Hiroshima blast to be added to NATO's arsenal

The new B61-12 gravity nuclear bomb which can carry a yield more powerful than the Hiroshima blast will be delivered by the US to Europe months earlier than planned

Daily Mirror

Ukraine Foreign Minister Tells Iran Counterpart: Stop Sending Arms to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he had received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday and that he had demanded that Tehran stop sending weapons to Russia. Ukraine and its Western allies have accused Iran of sending “kamikaze” drones to Russia which have then been…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finland, Sweden Promise to Join NATO Together in United Front to Türkiye

Finland and Sweden will join NATO at the same time, their prime ministers said on Friday, presenting a united front to Türkiye which has raised questions about both their applications. The Nordic neighbors asked to join the alliance in May in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but ran into…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia’s Partial Mobilization Is Complete, Shoigu Says

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday said that the "partial mobilization" of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine that Russia announced in September was complete, with tens of thousands of them already sent to the combat zone. Speaking at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin broadcast on state…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Canada raising money for Ukraine with sale of bonds

Canada will sell a government-backed, 5-year bond to raise money for Ukraine, the first country to do so, and it will impose new sanctions on 35 Russian individuals, including Gazprom executives, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.

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The Independent UK

Czechs rally to demand resignation of pro-Western government

Tens of thousands Czechs have used a national holiday to rally in the capital against the pro-Western government and its support for Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion

Reuters

Ukraine foreign minister tells Iran counterpart: Stop sending arms to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said he received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday and that he demanded Tehran stop sending weapons to Russia.

Radio France Internationale

EU leader tours Western Balkans and Serbia to seek more influence

The European Union is in the midst of yet another goodwill trip through the Western Balkans to drum up support for the bloc and to make sure that Europe's historical tinderbox is not about to pick the side of hostile Russia or strategic rival China in the world of geopolitics.

Al Jazeera

‘Too loud to be true’: Is Russia setting a trap in Kherson?

Ukrainian troops are expected to make a bid for Kherson, one of four partially occupied provinces Russia annexed.

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Russia's partial mobilisation is complete, Shoigu says

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday said that the "partial mobilisation" of 300,000 reservists to fight in Ukraine that Russia announced in September was complete, with tens of thousands of them already sent to the combat zone.

France 24

‘A lot at stake politically’ for Putin in battle for Kherson

Ukrainian troops are continuing their arduous advance towards the strategic southern city of Kherson, after their lightning gains in the Kharkiv region in September. Analysts say a Ukrainian victory is likely. But they caution that a counter-offensive will be much harder than that rapid advance in the northeast – especially…

Evening Standard

We cannot let Russia win the war, says Nato chief Stoltenberg

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned Russia cannot win the war otherwise it would embolden authoritarian leaders around the world.

The Independent UK

Putin to host leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan for talks

The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to help broker a settlement to a conflict between the two ex-Soviet neighbors

Reuters

Danes on Baltic Sea island feel Russia-Ukraine war creeping closer

When the Nord Stream gas pipelines ruptured near the island of Bornholm last month, residents felt the Ukraine war move a lot closer, exposing the isolation of Denmark's easternmost point and renewing fears of Russian aggression.

Reuters

Czech protesters call for new government, direct gas talks with Russia

Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague on Friday, demanding the centre-right government step down to allow an early election and calling for talks with Russia on gas supplies ahead of winter.

Daily Mirror

Zelensky stands next to downed drone as he says Russia has deployed dozens in two days

Moscow and Tehran have continued to deny claims that Iran has supplied a number of kamikaze Shahed-136 drones to Russia to help them "kill Ukrainian civilians" and destroy infrastructure

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