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GOP pans oil reserve sale despite a long and bipartisan history

WASHINGTON — After the Biden administration announced the latest sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to put a damper on pump prices earlier this week, Republican lawmakers called the move a stunt to mollify gasoline price-sensitive voters before the election in November.

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Explainer-Why Ukraine's southern Kherson region is a strategic prize

Ukrainian forces are piling pressure on Russian troops in the southern region of Kherson that Moscow occupied in February at the start of its invasion of Ukraine. Losing control of the region would be another big setback for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin suffering 'coughing fits and constant nausea', insider claims

Vladimir Putin's inner circle is becoming worried that his “thinness and persistent cough” is now noticeable, with Russia's elites seeing the once-macho leader in a state of "rapid deterioration"

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Western countries join Ukraine in denouncing Russian 'dirty bomb' claims

Russia on Monday reiterated its unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a “dirty bomb” on its own territory, saying Kyiv has nearly completed work on a device laced with radioactive material.

Radio France Internationale

9 months into war, Ukraine claims success in downing drones

Ukrainian authorities on Monday tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian-built drones on its neighbor by claiming increasing success in shooting down the small aircraft, while talk of a “dirty bomb” attack has added another worrying dimension to the nine-month-old conflict

The Independent UK

Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war heading for ‘uncontrolled escalation’, says Russia

Moscow appears to be preparing ground for further escalation with discredited claims that Kyiv may use ‘dirty’ bomb

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Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War

The Kremlin is standing by its allegation that Ukraine may be preparing to detonate a so-called dirty bomb, which disperses radioactive material, even though Ukraine, the United States, Britain and France have dismissed Moscow’s claim

The Independent UK

Kremlin accuses West of having "essentially stolen" gold, forex reserves via sanctions

Russia on Monday accused Western countries of having "essentially stolen" its gold and foreign exchange reserves via sanctions.

Reuters

Romanian defence minister resigns, pressured after Ukraine comment

Romanian Defence Minister Vasile Dincu resigned on Monday, saying he could not collaborate with the country's president, amid pressure weeks after he said Ukraine's only chance to end the war was to negotiate with Russia.

Reuters

Blowing up dam would only slow Ukrainian advance by two weeks in south - spy chief

Russia will slow Ukrainian troops' advance in the south by just two weeks if it blows up the vast Kakhovka dam, but such a move would flood territory occupied by Moscow and lose it a vital water canal for annexed Crimea, Kyiv's military spy chief said.

Reuters

GOP pans oil reserve sale despite a long and bipartisan history - Roll Call

Presidents from both parties have ordered sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to soften spikes in gas prices.

Roll Call

U.N. seeks 'urgent' steps to relieve backlog in Black Sea exports deal

A U.N spokesperson said on Monday that "urgent" steps are needed to relieve a backlog of more than 150 ships involved in a deal which allows Ukraine to export grain from ports in the Black Sea.

Reuters

Netanyahu Shows Dramatic Change in Stance in Favor of Ukraine

Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed readiness to look into supplying Kyiv with defense weapons, marking a shift from his previous support for Russia. If Netanyahu returns to power in next month’s elections, he will “look into” whether Israel will supply weapons to Ukraine and expects he may be…

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Russian TV presenter says sorry but faces probe for call to drown Ukrainian children

A Russian TV presenter apologised on Monday for calling for Ukrainian children to be drowned, as Russia's state Investigative Committee said it was probing his remarks.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK Says Russia Continues to Use Iran's UAVs against Ukraine

Russia continues to use Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against targets throughout the Ukrainian territory, the British Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Russia is likely using the Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs to infiltrate Ukranian air defenses and as a substitute for Russian-manufactured long-range precision weapons that are becoming increasingly scarce,…

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Trump has offered to negotiate peace in Ukraine, but he is no Wendell Willkie

Former President Donald Trump has offered to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, a bizarre concept that illustrates just how far America has fallen from the days when leaders of both major parties collaborated to support global democracy.

Evening Standard

UN nuclear inspectors head to Ukraine after Russian radioactive ‘dirty bomb’ accusations

The U.N. nuclear watchdog will send inspectors into Ukraine at Kyiv’s request after Russian claims it was planning on using a “dirty bomb”.

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Daily Mirror

Heartbreaking photos of Ukraine monastery in ruins after wave of massive Russian strikes

Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting its energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky claiming Moscow has already disrupted a third of the country's supply ahead of the freezing winter

The Independent UK

Ukraine news: West rejects Russia’s allegation of Kyiv using ‘dirty bomb’

Allies say the world ‘would see through’ Moscow’s attempt to escalate war

The Independent UK

Ukraine hospital's staff fight dark memories of occupation

Medical staff at the Izium hospital in eastern Ukraine are fighting the memories of six deadly months under Russian occupation

Reuters

Russian-installed Kherson authorities create local militia

The Russian-installed administration of Ukraine's Kherson region said on Monday it was organising some local men into militia units.

Asharq Al-Awsat

ECB again Eyes Jumbo Rate Hike to 'Tame Inflation Beast'

The European Central Bank is expected to set aside recession worries and deliver another jumbo interest rate hike this week to cool inflation, as Russia's war on Ukraine sends energy prices soaring. Inflation in the 19-nation eurozone climbed to an all-time high of nearly 10 percent in September, five times…

The Guardian - UK

Beyond the White review – calmness abounds in remote Russian villages

Contemplating the hardships of isolation with a painterly beauty, this gorgeously scored documentary highlights a vanishing way of life

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Slams Russia's 'Dirty Bomb' Claims as 'Dangerous' Lies

Ukraine slammed Russia on Sunday for alleging Kyiv was planning to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory, calling the claims "dangerous" lies and prompting Western allies to warn Moscow against using any pretext for escalating the conflict. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with his British, French and…

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