Russia protests pope comments as Vatican seeks to mediate Russia is complaining about Pope Francis’ latest condemnation of atrocities in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Russia's Prigozhin says Zambian student who died in Ukraine was fighting with Wagner Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday said a Zambian student who died in Ukraine had been fighting for his Wagner Private Military Group. Reuters · Nov 29, 2022
On US state visit, Macron to draw the line on American protectionism President Emmanuel Macron begins his three-day state visit to the US on Wednesday bolstered by shared bilateral visions on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. But President Joe Biden’s latest Inflation Reduction Act has alarmed the EU, and the French leader will have to stake a… France 24 · Nov 29, 2022
Pictures of the year: 2022 (This Nov. 29 story has been corrected to change designation to prime minister, not president, in paragraph 6) Reuters · Nov 29, 2022
Museums' daring feat brings major Ukraine art show to Spain Against a backdrop of Russian attacks, border closures and a nail-biting journey across Europe, Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum has teamed up with Kyiv’s National Art Museum of Ukraine to secretly bring dozens of Ukrainian 20th century avant-garde artworks to the Spanish capital for a unique exhibition and a show of… The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Finland buys more arms from United States as it boosts defences The U.S. State Department has approved a second significant arms sale to Finland within a month, helping Russia's Nordic neighbour in its bid to strengthen its defences due to the war in Ukraine, Finland and the United States said. Reuters · Nov 29, 2022
World Cup pitch invader released without charge after help from Fifa president Gianni Infantino Mario Ferri was taken away by security after interrupting Portugal’s game with Uruguay, having run onto the pitch wearing a T-shirt carrying messages of support for Ukraine and Iranian women The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Russian opposition figure Yashin goes on trial A court in Moscow has opened the trial of a prominent Russian opposition figure who faces charges stemming from his criticism of the Kremlin’s action in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Oil prices touch pre-Ukraine war lows Fears of an energy price apocalypse have subsided, for now. Axios · Nov 29, 2022
Sophie Wessex joins Ukraine's First Lady in call to eradicate the evil of wartime rape Sophie Countess of Wessex appeared alongside First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, who said that sexual violence during conflict was being perpetrated “systematically and openly” Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022
NATO chief says alliance will not back down on Ukraine aid NATO Secretary General calls on member states to pledge more aid for Kyiv during winter amid relentless Russian attacks. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022
Ukraine-Russia news – live: MPs urged to ‘keep world awake’ to war, as first lady visits Olena Zelenska urged UK to become a ‘world leader in justice efforts’ The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Russia issues formal protest to Vatican after Pope calls out ‘cruelty’ of Ukraine invasion ‘I expressed indignation at such insinuations’ says Russian ambassador The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
Russia won’t ‘calm down’ as long as they have missiles, says Zelensky President warns Ukrainians to expect more cold and darkness in months ahead as Kremlin targets enegy infrastructure The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
France 24 · Nov 29, 2022 How has the invasion of Ukraine affected Russian civil society? Sporadic protests, arson attacks on enlistment offices and an open letter signed by dozens of local officials calling for Vladimir Putin's resignation: these are just some of the ways ordinary Russians are resisting the war in Ukraine. Despite these small-scale examples of resistance, there have been little signs of mass…
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 Italy lawmakers call off vote on extending Ukraine arms supplies Italy's ruling rightist parties on Tuesday withdrew an amendment that would have allowed the government to continue sending weapons to Ukraine throughout 2023, a parliamentary source said, after the opposition called for a separate decree on the issue.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid An uneasy calm is hanging over Kyiv as residents of the Ukrainian capital did what they could to prepare for expected further Russian missile attacks aiming to take out infrastructure as winter sets in
The Guardian - US · Nov 29, 2022 Canada won’t compromise values in relations with China, says foreign minister Exclusive: as the two nations prepare to co-host Cop15, Mélanie Joly discusses Canada’s long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022 Ukraine investigates suspected Russian torture sites in liberated Kherson Kyiv forces entered Kherson on 11 November after the city endured eight months under Russian occupation
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 29, 2022 Editorial: Congress needs some toddler-proofing before the GOP House majority takes power Just as it’s a good idea to child-proof a home before having toddlers over for a birthday party, congressional Democrats should be doing what they can during the current lame-duck session to prepare for the incoming Republican House majority — a crowd that has literally announced its intention to threaten…
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 Ukraine struggles to restore full power after Russian attacks Ukraine was still struggling to restore full power on Tuesday, nearly a week after a wave of Russian missile strikes that damaged energy facilities across the country.
France 24 · Nov 29, 2022 NATO head Stoltenberg accuses Russia of using cold as 'a weapon of war' NATO allies gathering for a summit on Tuesday said they would help Ukraine fix its power grid damaged by Moscow's shelling in what the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg said was Russia using the cold weather as "a weapon of war". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.…
Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022 Pope Francis describes some Russian ethnic groups as more ‘cruel’, sparking anger in Moscow The pontiff suggested Buryats and Chechens are ‘the cruelest’ when talking about Russian soldiers
Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022 What British PM Sunak’s first foreign policy speech made clear The British leader, who came to power last month, promises ‘robust pragmatism’ in his first foreign policy speech.
Reuters · Nov 29, 2022 Russia protests Vatican's criticism of 'special military operation' in Ukraine Russia's envoy has expressed Moscow's strong dissatisfaction to the Vatican following Pope Francis' latest condemnation of the "cruelty" of Russia's actions in Ukraine, the RIA Novosti news agency reported on Tuesday.