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Ukraine, West denounce Russian referendum plans for occupied regions

Russian-installed leaders in occupied areas of four Ukrainian regions on Tuesday set out plans for referendums on joining Russia, a challenge to the West that could sharply escalate the war and sparked condemnation from Ukraine and its allies.

Reuters

Russian pop star's war criticism stirs vigorous debate

A Russian mega-pop star’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has set off intense reactions on social media

The Independent UK

Are the West's sanctions against Russia actually working?

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24 2022, the United States, the European Union and other countries swiftly imposed a mix of wide-ranging diplomatic and economic sanctions.

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Russia's Wagner trying to recruit over 1,500 felons for Ukraine war -U.S. official

The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, is trying to recruit over 1,500 convicted felons to take part in Russia's war in Ukraine, but many are refusing to join, a senior U.S. defense official said on Monday.

Reuters

Brittney Griner's USA teammates aim to defend FIBA World Cup as hope for plea deal with Russia grows

Brittney Griner's teammates will be watching for developments as they start their defence of the FIBA World Cup title in Sydney on Thursday.

ABC News

Brittney Griner’s wife shares photo of meeting with Biden as WNBA star remains in Russian detention

White House has offered to trade detained Russian arms dealer for WNBA star

The Independent UK

Hollywood Undead's Jorel Decker Says 'If They'll Trade A Russian War Criminal For Americans Locked Up Over Weed, They Should Release All Weed Prisoners In America'

“It’s a love-hate relationship. Any grower can relate to that,” says Jorel Decker, founder of the successful nu-metal group Hollywood Undead when asked about cannabis.

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Man confesses to brutal hammer attack after mum and dad found dead at 5-star hotel

Turkish media reports that the Russian first hit his mother's head with a hammer and knocked her unconscious then hit his father's head and various parts of his body multiple times

Daily Mirror

Donbas separatist leader urges referendum on joining Russia

Denis Pushilin, head of the Russia-backed separatist Donetsk region of Ukraine, called on his fellow separatist leader of Luhansk province on Monday to combine efforts aimed at preparing a referendum on joining Russia.

Reuters

Australia backs G7 Russian oil price cap

Australia will join the G7 nations and impose a price cap on Russian oil to drive down global oil prices while still putting a dent in Moscow's finances.

AAP

OECD: Russia war, virus and climate hurting world's poorest

Russia’s war against Ukraine, the lingering coronavirus pandemic and the damage of climate change are putting intense pressure on the world’s poorest, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development warns

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 208 of the invasion

Russian-backed mayor says Ukrainian shelling killed 13 in Donetsk; Ukraine reports Russian strike on nuclear plant

The Guardian - UK

The potential paths ahead for the Ukraine war

A "bloody stalemate" or a dramatic escalation loom as likely outcomes - but there is still grounds for hope, experts say.

Newsroom.co.nz

Russia-Ukraine war updates: Putin met Xi, mass graves found in Izium (Sept. 19)

Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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The Guardian - UK

Russia no longer has full control of Luhansk region after Ukraine captures village

Small but symbolic victory in suburb of Lysychansk undermines one of Putin’s key war aims

Evening Standard

Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘nuclear terrorism’ after missile lands near power plant

The missile struck 300 metres from the Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear plant in Yuzhnoukrainsk

Foreign Policy

Europe Isn’t Bringing the Iron Curtain Down Again

Claims of an East-West split inside the continent are unhelpful.

Reuters

U.S. adds Iran cargo planes flying to Russia to export violation list

The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday said it will add three Iranian cargo planes serving Russia to a list of aircraft believed to violate U.S. export controls under the Biden administration's sanctions.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine’s first lady says it was ‘great honour’ to attend Queen’s funeral

Olena Zelenska travelled to London without her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he continues to defend his nation against Russia’s invasion.

The Independent UK

Baltic nations close borders to Russians over Ukraine war

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have closed their borders to most Russians in response to the wide domestic support in Russia for the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Convicted murderer hired by Vladimir Putin to fight Ukraine surrenders and defects

Yevgeny Nuhzin, who was sentenced to 24 years in jail after killing someone in 1999, is reportedly one of thousands of prisoners released from prison to fight for Russia's struggling armed forces

Daily Mirror

Crowd screams as trapeze artist misses husband's hand and plunges 16ft to ground

Tatyana Zolotukhina performed a complicated and dangerous new routine with her husband Sergey Zolotukhin - but she failed to catch his hand during a stunt in Russia

Reuters

Moscow summons Canada envoy over Russian embassy attacks in Ottawa

Russia's foreign ministry has summoned the Canadian ambassador and issued a protest over attacks on the Russian embassy in Ottawa, the ministry said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Ukraine seizes key river in huge breakthrough against Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky promised “no lull” in the battle to reclaim territory after his troops retook both banks of the Oskil River in the Kharkiv region

The Guardian - UK

‘I was born here and I’ll die here’: liberated Ukrainians tell of life under occupation

Ukrainian recapture of Shevchenkove, Kharkiv region, reveals method of Russian takeover

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