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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.

Reuters · Nov 29, 2022

Commentary: Ukrainians are fighting for their existence. They know the history of the genocidal Holodomor

In Ukraine and in Canada, the fourth Saturday in November is the official day of remembrance for the Holodomor. The Holodomor, a Ukrainian portmanteau for “death by starvation” or “terror famine,” refers to the Russian-engineered famine and genocide that killed millions of Ukrainians in 1932-33.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 29, 2022

Editorial: Feeling sticker shock when holiday shopping? Putin and commodity prices are very much to blame

The holidays are here, so get ready for excitement — at the cash register. That family dinner is costing more this year than it ever has before. Need to gas up for errands, or heat the home? Brace yourself for sticker shock.

Chicago Tribune · Nov 29, 2022

Onset of winter in Ukraine – a photo essay

After Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, this is expected to be the hardest winter in Ukraine since the second world war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

NATO Chief Says Alliance Won’t Back Down on Ukraine Aid

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said the alliance would not pull back in its support for Ukraine, calling on partners to pledge more winter aid for Kyiv as it braced itself for more cold and darkness due to Russian attacks on infrastructure. NATO foreign ministers meeting in Bucharest are…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Who is Mario Ferri? Footballer behind brave World Cup rainbow flag protest

Portugal's 2-0 win against Uruguay at the World Cup won't just be remembered for the debate surrounding Bruno Fernandes or Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, but a brave protest from activist Mario Ferri

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Don’t ‘forget about our tragedy’ this Christmas, pleads Ukraine’s first lady

‘Ukrainians are very tired of this war, but we have no choice in the matter’

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2022

Biden, Macron Ready to Talk Ukraine, Trade in State Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is headed to Washington for the first state visit of Joe Biden's presidency — a revival of diplomatic pageantry that had been put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden-Macron relationship had a choppy start. Macron briefly recalled France's ambassador to the United States…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 29, 2022

Canada says Nato fully behind Ukraine through hard winter

Mélanie Joly, the foreign minister in Ottawa, says Russia’s targeting of energy grid and civil infrastructure only strengthens allies’ support

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

Don’t forget Ukraine ‘tragedy’ this Christmas, says First Lady

Olena Zelenska is expected to address MPs and peers on Tuesday as she visits London.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022