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Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Russian central bank takes desperate stand to halt collapsing ruble and fierce inflation

Worth a fraction of a penny now, the ruble has fallen to lows not seen since March 2022, in the early days of the war against Ukraine.

Fortune · Nov 28, 2024

Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says

Jonathan Allen told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry that the international response would have ‘shocked’ Russia.

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Russian veto on Sudan ceasefire leaves UK undeterred on peace efforts – minister

Nearly 25 million people are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, according to development minister Anneliese Dodds.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Starmer speaks to Zelensky amid Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid

Russia’s latest attack was described as ‘air terror targeting Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure’ in a call between the leaders.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

'Honeytrap plots, fake protests and love triangle': Russian spy ring trial gets underway

A Bellingcat journalist who investigated the Salisbury Novichok poisonings and the downing of Malaysia flight MH17 was put under surveillance by Russian spies

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

UK-based spy ring passed secrets to Russia for nearly three years, court told

Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev allegedly carried out surveillance on ‘prominent’ individuals.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

St. Andrew's Day 2024: When is it? History, significance, celebrations, and all you need to know

St. Andrew’s Day, observed every year on November 30, is a national holiday in Scotland. Also known as Feast of Saint Andrew, the day that marks the beginning of Scotland’s winter festivities. St Andrew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, who was martyred on an X-shaped cross.…

The Times of India · Nov 28, 2024

How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Here’s how Kellogg’s plan to end the war in Ukraine compares with Trump’s and Zelenskyy’s plans.

Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2024

Putin threatens Ukraine’s ‘decision-making centres’ with new ballistic missile

More than a million households without power across the country as strikes on energy infrastructure continue

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024