Slovakia’s pro-Russia former PM Robert Fico invited to form coalition Three-time former prime minister, who promised to end military aid to Ukraine, expected to seek deal with two other parties The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Bipartisan truce - Roll Call The CQ Budget podcast outlines the surprising turn of events that avoided a partial government shutdown and the coming fight over Ukraine aid. Roll Call · Oct 2, 2023
Will aid to Ukraine shrink after elections in Eastern Europe? In Slovakia, a populist party that wants to stop military aid to Ukraine and is critical of the EU and Nato will be tasked with forming a new government after winning weekend elections. Meanwhile, Poland is about to go to the polls, with the opposition rallying hard to try and… Radio France Internationale · Oct 2, 2023
Shapps slams Musk’s ‘unhelpful’ Ukraine commentary The Defence Secretary was responding to recent tweets by the billionaire entrepreneur. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Who is Robert Fico, the pro-Russian leader poised to head Slovakia’s coalition government? Leadership of populist three-time PM could have ramifications for Ukraine, EU and Slovakia’s rule of law The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Pussy Riot’s Tolokonnikova: ‘Russia wants me poisoned, dead, or in jail’ A founding member of the punk feminist art collective, who is wanted in Russia, talks to Al Jazeera. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Grant Shapps denies West’s unity over Ukraine at risk from US budget threat Defence secretary also plays down pre-election tensions in Poland Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
EU foreign ministers in Ukraine’s Kyiv for unprecedented meeting abroad Top diplomats of the bloc gather in Kyiv in the first-ever meeting outside the EU borders in show of solidarity. Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023
Allies ‘plan for 2 more years of war’ in Ukraine Britain and senior European allies are preparing a strategy for the Ukraine war lasting at least another two years - and factoring in a diminished role by the United States if Donald Trump returns to the White House, senior defence sources have revealed. Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023
Wagner succession: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s son ‘set to be next mercenary boss’ Pavel appears to be inheriting majority of father’s riches – including mercenaries, properties, and £100 million The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
EU proposes €5bn military aid package for Ukraine after ‘historic’ meeting Josep Borrell condemns ‘inhumane’ Russia as bloc offers training for soldiers and fighter jet pilots The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
First Thing: Trump to appear in court for civil fraud suit in New York New York attorney general will argue Trump owes at least $250m in profits made from false financial statements. Plus, climate scientist Michael Mann on our last chance to save the planet The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023
Shapps plays down Western splits over Ukraine amid push for extra funding Grant Shapps warned Vladimir Putin not to misinterpret domestic political wrangles as a sign that support for Kyiv is fading. The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023
WEKU · Oct 2, 2023 Poland's dangerous eastern border takes center stage in upcoming elections The NATO and EU member borders Belarus, the Russian territory of Kaliningrad and Ukraine — plus a strip of land connecting it to Lithuania. It is an unstable and volatile mix of frontiers.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Biden says US aid to Ukraine must continue and tells Congress to ‘stop playing games’ ‘We have time, not much time, and there’s an overwhelming sense of urgency,’ he warned Congress
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin’s prized Black Sea fleet ‘struggling’ with threats on southern front Putin’s prized naval fleet is struggling to control the south west region of the Black Sea
France 24 · Oct 2, 2023 Last-minute US budget deal sparks new wave of Republican infighting IN THE PRESS – Monday, October 2: After a last-minute budget deal avoided another possible government shutdown in the United States, Republican infighting about the House speaker's future could end up benefiting Democrats. We also take a look at why Slovakia's elections are just the latest development suggesting unconditional Western…
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv to support Ukraine as signs of strain show among allies Some of Europe’s top diplomats have gathered in Kyiv in a display of support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion as signs emerge of political strain in Europe and the United States about the war
France 24 · Oct 2, 2023 EU's Borrell proposes new €5 billion envelope to Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday told a joint press briefing with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that he had proposed a new €5 billion bilateral envelope to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the meeting of all 27 EU foreign ministers in Kyiv that victory 'directly depends…
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Putin’s aide threatens to target any British soldiers training troops in Ukraine Medvedev, who is considered to be a close aide of Putin, earlier issued nuclear sabre-rattling threats after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
Zenger · Oct 2, 2023 US House Passes Temporary Funding Bill, Ukraine Aid Remains Contentious House Speaker McCarthy faces resistance from hardline Republicans as Senate vote looms
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh’s tragedy has echoes of Europe’s dark past. But a remedy lies in Europe too As more than 100,000 people flee to avoid rule by Azerbaijan, it’s time for the EU to consider the prospect of membership for Armenia
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Ben Wallace says he asked PM to give Ukraine £2.3bn more for battle with Russia Extra investment could help Kyiv to ‘end’ the Russian invasion through its counteroffensive, says former defence secretary
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023 Sunak insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’ Rishi Sunak clarifies plans mooted by defence secretary would be for after the conflict with Russia