Pope, Macron meet at Vatican; Ukraine concerns loom large Pope Francis has met at the Vatican with French President Emmanuel Macron The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
U.N. seeks 'urgent' steps to relieve backlog in Black Sea exports deal A U.N spokesperson said on Monday that "urgent" steps are needed to relieve a backlog of more than 150 ships involved in a deal which allows Ukraine to export grain from ports in the Black Sea. Reuters · Oct 24, 2022
Netanyahu Shows Dramatic Change in Stance in Favor of Ukraine Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed readiness to look into supplying Kyiv with defense weapons, marking a shift from his previous support for Russia. If Netanyahu returns to power in next month’s elections, he will “look into” whether Israel will supply weapons to Ukraine and expects he may be… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022
Russian TV presenter says sorry but faces probe for call to drown Ukrainian children A Russian TV presenter apologised on Monday for calling for Ukrainian children to be drowned, as Russia's state Investigative Committee said it was probing his remarks. Reuters · Oct 24, 2022
UK Says Russia Continues to Use Iran's UAVs against Ukraine Russia continues to use Iranian uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against targets throughout the Ukrainian territory, the British Ministry of Defense said on Monday. Russia is likely using the Iranian Shahed-136 UAVs to infiltrate Ukranian air defenses and as a substitute for Russian-manufactured long-range precision weapons that are becoming increasingly scarce,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022
Commentary: Trump has offered to negotiate peace in Ukraine, but he is no Wendell Willkie Former President Donald Trump has offered to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine, a bizarre concept that illustrates just how far America has fallen from the days when leaders of both major parties collaborated to support global democracy. Chicago Tribune · Oct 24, 2022
Failure to allow full UN prison inspections risks Australia’s international standing, experts say Australia joins Azerbaijan, Rwanda and Ukraine among nations to fail to provide full access after ratifying agreement The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022
UN nuclear inspectors head to Ukraine after Russian radioactive ‘dirty bomb’ accusations The U.N. nuclear watchdog will send inspectors into Ukraine at Kyiv’s request after Russian claims it was planning on using a “dirty bomb”. Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2022
Heartbreaking photos of Ukraine monastery in ruins after wave of massive Russian strikes Ukraine has accused Russia of targeting its energy infrastructure, with President Volodymyr Zelensky claiming Moscow has already disrupted a third of the country's supply ahead of the freezing winter Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022
AP News Digest 3 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
Ukraine news: West rejects Russia’s allegation of Kyiv using ‘dirty bomb’ Allies say the world ‘would see through’ Moscow’s attempt to escalate war The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
Ukraine hospital's staff fight dark memories of occupation Medical staff at the Izium hospital in eastern Ukraine are fighting the memories of six deadly months under Russian occupation The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022
Russian-installed Kherson authorities create local militia The Russian-installed administration of Ukraine's Kherson region said on Monday it was organising some local men into militia units. Reuters · Oct 24, 2022
ECB again Eyes Jumbo Rate Hike to 'Tame Inflation Beast' The European Central Bank is expected to set aside recession worries and deliver another jumbo interest rate hike this week to cool inflation, as Russia's war on Ukraine sends energy prices soaring. Inflation in the 19-nation eurozone climbed to an all-time high of nearly 10 percent in September, five times… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022 Ukraine Slams Russia's 'Dirty Bomb' Claims as 'Dangerous' Lies Ukraine slammed Russia on Sunday for alleging Kyiv was planning to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory, calling the claims "dangerous" lies and prompting Western allies to warn Moscow against using any pretext for escalating the conflict. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with his British, French and…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022 Iran Says Will Provide Russia with '40 Turbines' Iran announced Sunday a contract with Russia to supply it with 40 turbines to help its gas industry amid Western sanctions over Moscow's war in Ukraine, local media reported. Iran's "industrial successes are not limited to the fields of missiles and drones," Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company's CEO, Reza…
France 24 · Oct 24, 2022 Ukraine forces advance in Kherson region, Western leaders reject Russia's 'dirty bomb' claim Ukraine on Monday claimed to have recaptured some 90 towns and villages from Russia in the illegally annexed Kherson region, as Moscow accused Kyiv of preparing to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory. The US, France and Britain dismissed Russia’s claim as a “dangerous” lie and warned against…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022 No indication Russia has decided to use nuclear weapon in Ukraine, says senior US official – as it happened US says Russia keeping lines of communication open after meeting between defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu
Reuters · Oct 24, 2022 UK says Russia continues to use Iran's UAVs against Ukraine (Corrects typo in first paragraph)
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022 Terror to elation: Ukrainian woman’s journey from Azovstal to PoW to freedom Exclusive: Guardian hears of ordeal in first major interview given by any of the women freed in last week’s prisoner swap
Reuters · Oct 24, 2022 Russia brings Ukraine 'dirty bomb' claim to U.N. as West rejects it as false The United States warned on Monday there would be severe consequences if Russia used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, while Russia took its claim that Kyiv was planning to deploy a "dirty bomb" to the United Nations.
Reuters · Oct 24, 2022 Ukraine accuses Russia of blocking full implementation of grain deal Ukraine said seven vessels sailed off from its ports on Sunday carrying grain bound for Asia and Europe, but accused Russia of blocking the full implementation of Black Sea grain deal.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 243 of the invasion Russia urges more civilians in occupied Kherson to flee, the US denounces suggestions from Russia that Ukraine is preparing to use a ‘dirty bomb’ as dangerous lies
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Ukraine war headed for ‘uncontrolled escalation’ as dirty bomb fears grow Ukraine president says Russia is the source of ‘everything dirty’ in conflict
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2022 Sir Rod Stewart to dedicate anti-war song to Ukraine during upcoming tour The rocker confirmed the shows will be the last time he plans to play his classic songs on tour.