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Russia's disastrous decision to invade Poland in 1920 has parallels with Putin's rhetoric over Ukraine

From the beginning, Russia has framed its invasion of Ukraine as necessary for the defence of the country. According to Vladimir Putin, Nato’s deliberate and aggressive encroachment into a region once dominated by Moscow is to blame, as the west seeks to dismember Russia. By extension, Ukraine – a country,…

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023

Ukraine’s long arm disrupts Crimea, its patience breaches Russian defences

What happened in Ukraine this past fortnight?

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

China, Ukraine, green energy: EU chief sets out priorities in state of union speech

In her annual state of the union address, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised to boost Europe's wind industry, extend protections for Ukrainian refugees and investigate whether Chinese-made electric cars have an unfair advantage thanks to state subsidies. The speech was a chance for von der Leyen to…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2023

Baltic states ban vehicles with Russian license plates in line with EU sanctions interpretation

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have banned vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory as part of the European Union’s recent new interpretation of sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Ukraine war: why the G20 refused to condemn Russian aggression – and how that might change

The recent G20 summit in India concluded with a statement on Russia’s war in Ukraine that differs in a number of subtle but highly significant ways from the declaration made by world leaders at the end of the 2022 summit in Bali.

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023

NATO member Romania finds more suspected drone fragments near its border with Ukraine

NATO member Romania has found what appear to be drone fragments near its border with war-torn Ukraine, in the third such finding in the past week

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Gareth Southgate hails ‘excellent’ England response as Scotland swept aside

England bounced back from their draw with Ukraine to clinch a comprehensive win at Hampden Park.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Talks between North Korea’s Kim and Putin end in Russia: What did they say?

The pair were expected to discuss arms deals as the Ukraine war rages. Their public comments signal deep ties.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023

OPINION - Putin now has two dangerous bedfellows supplying arms for his war in Ukraine

This is a marriage of necessity more than romance

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

Isolated Putin and Kim posture over ‘sacred fight’ with West as they talk arms for Moscow’s war machine

Between bombastic language and a long handshake, Putin offers support to North Korea to build military satellites

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023