Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 615 US defence secretary says Russia will win in Ukraine unless America continues to support Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come? Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
How the West can help Ukraine win its economic war with Russia 'Right now, Ukraine’s allies can help most by freeing Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, with or without Russian cooperation,' writes James K. Glassman. Fortune · Oct 31, 2023
Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions Singapore’s defense minister has urged China as a dominant power in Asia to take the lead in reducing tensions in the region, warning that a military conflict like the one in Ukraine or the Israel-Hamas war would be devastating for the continent and its future The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Live updates | Israeli ground forces attack Hamas targets in north as warplanes strike across Gaza Israeli forces are attacking Hamas militants and infrastructure in northern Gaza as warplanes strike across the sealed-off territory The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Zelensky says Putin ‘losing control’ as Ukraine’s troops prepare to repel Bakhmut assault ‘They have contaminated their own territory with such a level of hatred’ The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
US dismisses Putin’s claim that anti-Israel riot at Dagestan was organised by Ukraine and West ‘Classic Russian rhetoric, when something goes bad in your country, you blame somebody else’ The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv troops advance on two fronts as Putin’s air defences ‘struck in Crimea’ The attack used ‘combined’ weapons like ATACMS, storm shadow missiles and sea drones, Russian sources say The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Russia will succeed in Ukraine unless American support continues, warns US defence secretary – as it happened Lloyd Austin ‘guarantees Putin will be successful’ if US support for Kyiv ends during Senate hearing on Joe Biden’s request for funding The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
US dismisses Putin’s claim that west was behind Dagestan antisemitic riots US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby denies any role, saying airport mob was display of ‘hate, bigotry and intimidation, pure and simple’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 615 As the war enters its 615th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023
President Zelensky anti-Israel? That's what these fabricated magazine covers want you to believe Fabricated magazine covers imitating Titanic and Leman publications allege to show Ukrainian President Zelensky 'jealous' of the recent media attention on Israel. These fake covers were mostly shared by Russian language social media accounts; a well-known disinformation tactic employed by the Kremlin to discredit Ukraine. We tell you more in… France 24 · Oct 30, 2023
House Republicans unveil $14.3B stand-alone Israel supplemental - Roll Call House Republicans' stand-alone bill would decouple aid for Israel from aid for Ukraine and border security. Roll Call · Oct 30, 2023
How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come? Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Russia blames Ukraine for antisemitic riot at airport in Dagestan Foreign ministry says Kyiv played ‘direct and key role’ after mob stormed planes in search of Israeli passengers
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 New Unilever boss is still getting it wrong on Russia The Dove and Magnum maker says it wants to make a ‘positive impact’ but pays taxes to a state waging an illegal war in Ukraine
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 OPINION - The Middle East is burning - but the crisis in Ukraine must not be forgotten James Cowan, head of the landmine clearance charity The HALO Trust, visits Ukraine to see horror that still envelops the nation
Foreign Policy · Oct 30, 2023 The Easiest Way to Make Russia Sanctions More Effective Better collaboration between Britain and the EU would deal a blow to Moscow.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 House Speaker vows to bring Israel package to floor this week – without Ukraine funding White House had asked for aid to Israel and Ukraine to be tied together
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling killed a 91-year-old woman in a 'terrifying night' Russian shells have struck residential areas of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, killing a 91-year-old woman in what a local official described as a “terrifying night."
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Russia blames Ukraine and the West for Dagestan airport unrest Russia says unrest at Dagestan’s airport on Sunday was provoked from overseas.
Salon · Oct 30, 2023 The end of Mike Johnson's MAGA honeymoon "Maga Mike" is going to have to hope that his party is in cooperation mode because he has no leadership experience
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023 The Israel-Hamas war benefits Russia, but so would playing peacemaker The recent official visit to Moscow by representatives from Hamas and Iran was roundly condemned by Israel. A spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry called the visit an “obscene step that gives support to terrorism and legitimises the atrocities of Hamas terrorists”.
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Russia to ease investment for ‘friendly’ countries Favoured countries include China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
Newslaundry · Oct 30, 2023 Unlike Russia-Ukraine, India’s ‘neutrality’ on Gaza truce has no good explanation “Woh zamana gya jab log samajhte thhey videsh niti koi door ki baat hai…” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is heard saying in a video clip that surfaced on social media on Sunday. The purpose of taking the G20 meetings through the country, he says, was to “make the world…