Ukraine advances on southern front as Zelensky assesses preparations for winter Zelensky visits troops on one of the hottest fronts of war with Russia The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war - live: Putin ‘may use sea mines to attack civilian ships and blame Kyiv’ Targeting of cargo ships in Black Sea shows ‘Putin’s total disregard for civilian lives’, UK says The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
‘Hearing Russian brings me pain’: how war has changed Ukrainian literature Many writers and publishers have ditched Russian language in favour of Ukrainian in response to invasion The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 588 As the war enters its 588th day, these are the main development. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023
What does speaker Kevin McCarthy’s ousting mean for US aid to Ukraine? Joe Biden expects next speaker to continue to support Ukraine, but sentiment among House Republicans is moving steadily against him The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023
Russia facing ‘functional defeat’ in the Black Sea – but Kyiv allies warn they are running out of ammunition Naval successes ‘every bit as important’ as last year’s counteroffensive, claims UK The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
The Guardian view on Slovakia’s election: an ominous signal from central Europe Editorial: Victory for a Putin-friendly populist has given Viktor Orbán an ally and the rest of Europe a problem The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023
Former VP Pence to talk national security and foreign policy at AP-Georgetown University forum Former Vice President and GOP candidate Mike Pence will take questions on national security and foreign policy Tuesday afternoon at Georgetown University in Washington D The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 587 of the invasion Western military powers ‘running out of ammunition’ to give to Ukraine, UK and Nato say; Belarus conducted military readiness exercises The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2023
Mary Trump Criticizes Democrats For Conceding On Ukraine Aid In Stop-gap Bill Government shutdown averted, but compromise on Ukraine aid raises concerns Zenger · Oct 3, 2023
Branson Expresses Concern Over U.S. Congress’ Treatment Of Ukraine Virgin Galactic founder fears diminishing support as lawmakers omit funding for war-torn nation Zenger · Oct 3, 2023
Top Democrat Mark Warner rips government shutdown: 'Nothing could be worse timing or more stupid than cutting off aid for Ukraine' "I can't decide right now if we're seeing a playout of the Hunger Games or the battle of the Kens from the Barbie movie," Warner said about Congress. Fortune · Oct 3, 2023
Biden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023
Who is the Wagner Group officer Putin asked to form ‘volunteer battalions’? And what could be next for the Russian mercenary group in Ukraine, after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death? Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania Officials say Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports
Fortune · Oct 3, 2023 Russian rouble briefly returns to ‘laughing stock’ level that prompted emergency interest rate hikes last time The Russian rouble has faced volatility since the Ukraine war kicked off—now there's inflation, shrinking current account surplus and more to worry about.
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023 OPINION - I have been sentenced to jail just for telling the truth about Russia I’m from Russia but I now live in Europe and can’t go back to Russia. That’s because a few weeks ago a Russian court sentenced me to eight and a half years in prison for talking on Instagram, Twitter and in interviews about the war crimes in Ukraine the Russian…
France 24 · Oct 3, 2023 Armenian lawmakers vote to join ICC, straining ties with ally Russia Armenia’s parliament voted Tuesday to join the International Criminal Court, a move that further strains the country’s ties with its old ally Russia after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over events in Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023 Windows for Ukraine: donations help villagers rebuild shattered homes In villages such as Kamianka, about which ‘no one cares’, some pink recycled windows make a big difference
France 24 · Oct 3, 2023 Ukraine: Orchestra from Russian-held city of Mariupol gets new home in Kyiv In Ukraine, more than half of Mariupol's inhabitants have fled the southern city, preferring not to live under Russian occupation. Among them are conductor Vasyl Kryachok and some of his musicians, who decided to rebuild the orchestra he himself founded some 35 years ago. The "Renaissance" chamber orchestra of Mariupol…
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Armenia's parliament votes to join the International Criminal Court, straining ties with ally Russia The Armenian parliament has voted to join International Criminal Court, which earlier this year indicted Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes connected to the deportation of children from Ukraine
Roll Call · Oct 3, 2023 Analysis: Fight over Ukraine in CR was undercard - Roll Call Congress’ decision to keep money for Ukraine out of the newly enacted continuing resolution was a warmup. The main event is yet to come.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2023 EU proposes €5bn military aid package for Ukraine after ‘historic’ meeting EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has proposed a new aid package for Ukraine worth €5 billion for next year. Despite the show of solidarity, some EU members are disgruntled over how much is being poured in to the counteroffensive against Russian troops.
Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023 Burger King franchise still operating in Russia despite pledge to quit over Ukraine invasion Campaigners are calling on Burger King’s franchisee to do ‘right thing’ and exit Russia
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023 Elon Musk’s mockery of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky ‘unhelpful’ ‘I think it’s unhelpful, to be blunt,’ said UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, responding to Musk’s recent tweets about Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky