Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatari deal Kyiv says about 20,000 children have been taken from Ukraine without the consent of family or guardians Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
How a Tusk-led government could bring radical change to Poland Warmer EU and Kyiv relations along with a focus on the rule of law, women’s rights and LGBTQ+ rights could ensue if polls are accurate The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023
Ukrainian children repatriated from Russia through Qatari mediation The Gulf country negotiated a mechanism to return Ukrainian children taken by Russians to their families. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Up First briefing: Gazans struggle to survive; Biden seeks Israel and Ukraine aid Without a cease-fire, Egypt can't give aid to Gazans struggling to survive. And, Biden is expected to ask Congress for money to help Israel and Ukraine. WEKU · Oct 16, 2023
Russia's assault on a key eastern Ukraine city is weakening, Kyiv claims, as the war marks 600 days Kyiv officials claim that a dayslong attempt by Russian forces to storm a strategically important city in eastern Ukraine appears to be running out of steam The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine as Kyiv ramps up drone counter strikes A total of 27,768 casualties have been recorded in Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February last year The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Biden made promises to Israel and Ukraine. To keep his word, he needs Congress The White House is asking Congress this week for billions of dollars in overseas spending. But it's not at all clear this can pass — and that means President Biden has a lot on the line. WEKU · Oct 16, 2023
Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024 and when does it start? England have confirmed qualification Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2023
Russia's foreign minister will visit North Korea amid claims of weapons supplied to Moscow Russia says its foreign minister will visit North Korea this week, days after the United States claimed Pyongyang has delivered munitions and military equipment to Russia for use in the fighting in Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
China prepares for Belt and Road summit in shadow of Israel-Gaza war President Xi Jinping’s signature economic initiative has extended Beijing’s global reach. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Putin to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing in first visit outside former Soviet Union since March Russian president and his Chinese counterpart will hold talks in Putin’s furthest visit since international arrest warrant issued in March The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023
Western Balkans' integration into EU in focus at Albania summit French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Albania on Monday to attend the latest Berlin Process Summit, focusing on closer cooperation between the European Union and the Western Balkan countries. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Brussels is eager to strengthen its ranks, but significant barriers remain. Radio France Internationale · Oct 16, 2023
Russian governor reported to police for speaking out over Putin’s ‘unnecessary’ war against Ukraine ‘As a whole, we did not prepare for this war. We don’t need it’ The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 ‘The tuba player is now a machine gunner’: classical music on the Ukrainian frontline The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine defies the Russian invasion with a Kyiv premiere, before embarking on a first tour of the UK for 22 years
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin suffers serious losses in largest offensive in months The war has proved costly for both Russia and Ukraine
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023 Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China’s economic and diplomatic support for Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 600 As the war enters its 600th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 600 of the invasion Russia’s biggest offensive in months is failing, says Ukrainian commander; at least six people killed in Russian strikes
WEKU · Oct 15, 2023 Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win as ruling conservatives lose majority At stake are Poland's legal stance on LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, and the foreign alliances of a country that has been a crucial ally to Ukraine after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2023 Biden insists US can back two wars at the same time in Israel and Ukraine ‘We’re the United States of America for God’s sake. The most powerful nation in the history of the world,’ said president
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Russia striking Avdiivka ‘with everything they have’, says city official Volodymyr Zelenskiy praises troops for holding their positions in areas including Avdiivka, where fighting is ‘particularly hot’
Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2023 Poland votes in key election amid rising nationalism, Ukraine war Ruling conservative nationalist party is pitted against an opposition that accuses the government of eroding democracy.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2023 Russia’s Avdiivka offensive is failing, says top Ukrainian officer Major assault in Donetsk launched on Tuesday said to have resulted in serious losses for Moscow’s forces
The Guardian - US · Oct 15, 2023 Billionaire space race: can Bezos’s Project Kuiper catch up to Musk’s Starlink? As the world’s wealthiest men chest-thump in low-Earth orbit, others wonder how their mess will eventually be cleaned up