The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

In Russia, some hope U.S. midterms will mean less Ukraine aid and more chaos

Pro-Kremlin forces in Russia are hoping that the Republicans win control of Congress, an outcome they believe could mean Democratic President Joe Biden faces a tougher and longer slog to get military aid packages for Ukraine approved.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Long way round: how does Russian airspace closure affect Asian flights?

Plane Talk: The current journey from London to Bangkok is typically 500 miles further than the direct track

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022

Cop27: ending war in Ukraine necessary to tackle climate crisis, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian president says Russia’s invasion has forced dozens of countries to resume coal-fired power to alleviate energy costs

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Downing Street: Sunak could “confront” Putin about Ukraine at G20

Rishi Sunak, backed by British allies, could use the upcoming G20 summit to “confront” Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, Downing Street has said. It is not yet clear whether the Russian leader, who has faced unanimous condemnation by Western leaders for the invasion of Ukraine, will attend the…

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2022

These 3 European Companies Could See Their Dividend-Paying Stocks Benefiting From Strong Dollar

As the war in Ukraine rages on, European companies are facing a tough macroeconomic environment with global interest rates rising, a strong dollar weakening the euro, and supply chain crunches.

Benzinga · Nov 8, 2022

COP27: Ukraine's Zelenskiy says climate policy impossible without peace

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has distracted world governments from efforts to combat climate change, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a video message played at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Why does UK want a gas deal with US and how important is it?

Rishi Sunak reportedly poised to announce deal as Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens gas supplies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022

Italy open to supplying air defence systems to Ukraine - official

The Italian government is readying a new arms package for Ukraine including air defence systems, a governing coalition official said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Ukraine's president seeks extension of Black Sea grain export deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the visiting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday that the Black Sea grain export deal that unblocked three major Ukrainian ports must be extended.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022

Ukraine PM: evacuation of cities 'would not make sense' at present

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday he saw no need at present to evacuate Kyiv or any other cities that are not near the front lines in the war against Russia.

Reuters · Nov 8, 2022