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OPINION - North Korean soldiers joining the Ukraine war could make the conflict last the decade

The news that up to 12,000 North Korean troops could be about to fight alongside Russian forces adds an exotic element to the war in Ukraine – but it is hardly surprising. Back in June Vladimir Putin journeyed to North Korea and signed a mutual defence pact with, perhaps, the…

Evening Standard

Putin’s desperate move to throw North Korean troops into Ukraine won’t bring the battlefield gains he thinks

ANALYSIS: Former diplomats tell Tom Watling that Vladimir Putin’s deepening ties with North Korea risks damaging relations with China

The Independent UK

Russia’s Brics summit shows determination for a new world order – but internal rifts will buy the west some time

The recent Brics summit in the Russian city of Kazan was less notable for what happened at the meeting than for what happened before, on the margins, or not at all. Among the notable things that did not happen was another expansion of the organisation.

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Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report

Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications

The Guardian - UK

Georgia's Crucial Parliamentary Elections Could Shift Balance Of Power

Georgia's parliamentary elections hold key to its Euro-Atlantic aspirations amid Russian influence.

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Seoul Slams Russian Treaty With N. Korea, Zelensky Urges 'Tangible Pressure'

South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with North Korea.

International Business Times

British man admits orchestrating London arson attack tied to Russian terrorist group

Dylan Earl has been accused of working for the Russian group which has strong ties to Putin

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Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation

The Independent UK

North Korean troops to be deployed in Ukraine within days within days in 'clear escalation', says Zelensky

‘According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as October 27-28,’ Zelensky said on X

Evening Standard

Russia blocks almost 200 VPN services, but the Kremlin still wants to use them

While the battle against VPNs in Russia intensified, the Kremlin has already spent about $145 million on government VPNs this year. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar

‘Dire consequences’ follow if European leaders lose nerve over Ukraine – peer

Former UK defence chief Lord Stirrup issued the warning during a House of Lords debate on Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin challenged by BBC reporter over Russian leader's war in Ukraine

Putin dismissed MI5 claims that Russian agents have been trying to cause ‘mayhem’ on British streets as ‘utter rubbish’

Evening Standard

Bulgaria Faces Political Instability Ahead Of General Elections

Bulgaria faces political turmoil with frequent elections, potential rise of pro-Russian factions, and challenges combating corruption.

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Russia Hikes Interest Rates To 21% As Government Spending Skyrockets To Pay For Ukraine War

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 20 years amid surging inflation.

The Guardian - UK

Watershed moment as Georgia goes to polls in tussle between Russia and west

Observers say country’s democratic future hanging in balance after Moscow-aligned ruling party’s threats to ban opposition

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops will be deployed by Russia in coming days

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is claiming that North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend

Radio France Internationale

Georgia set for tense elections as voters choose between Russia and EU

Elections in Georgia on Saturday will pit pro-Western opposition forces against a ruling party that is increasingly under Russian influence. While polls indicate that opposition parties may be able to form a winning coalition, experts fear that the ruling party may attempt to cling to power.

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The Independent UK

Kate Bush says she’s ready to record first new music in 13 years: ‘It’s been a long time’

Reclusive British artist, who hasn’t released new music in over a decade, gave a rare interview to the BBC as she shares a new animated short film inspired by the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Conversation

World Update: Ukraine faces prospect of defeat – but the west must ensure a just peace

There’s a degree of irony that countries attending the 2024 Brics summit this week voted to adopt the Kazan declaration (named for the capital city of the autonomous republic of Tatarstan in Russia, where the summit is being held). The declaration’s first clause emphasises that “all states should act consistently…

The Guardian - UK

UK consumers ‘despondent’ ahead of the budget; pound heads for worst month in a year; Russia hikes interest rates – as it happened

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 973

As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

South Korea condemns Russia’s move to seal defence pact with North Korea

Seoul ‘strongly urges’ immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia.

The Guardian - AU

‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war

News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul

The Independent UK

Putin sidesteps question on North Korean soldiers training in Russia

‘Images are a serious matter. If images exist, they indicate something,’ Putin says when asked by reporter about satellite imagery apparently showing North Korean troops in Russia

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