Why did Putin impose martial law in occupied Ukrainian regions? Russian president is attempting to tighten his grip on four annexed Ukrainian regions amid military setbacks. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022
Council says hacking risk is high due to war in Ukraine The report said it could result in “data breach and loss of access to data and disruption to Council services with increased financial costs” Liverpool Echo · Oct 20, 2022
Ukraine insurance costs surpass Iraq war levels, industry sources say Insurance for humanitarian workers, journalists, engineers and others heading to Ukraine is now more expensive and harder to organise than during the Iraq war. Reuters · Oct 20, 2022
UK asset managers warn of tough times as investors pull or divert cash Firms such as Jupiter and Schroders suffer net outflows as inflation, economic uncertainty and Ukraine war weigh on investors The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
EU Agrees on New Iran Sanctions over Drone Deliveries to Russia European Union members have agreed on new measures against Iran over its supply of drones to Russia, the Czech presidency of the EU said on Thursday. "EU ambassadors agreed on measures against entities supplying Iranian drones that hit Ukraine," the Czech EU presidency said in a tweet. "EU states decided… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 20, 2022
Spain to send up to eight fighter jets to Bulgaria Spain will send up to eight warplanes to Bulgaria next month to help with the its air policing tasks amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said on Thursday. Reuters · Oct 20, 2022
French-German ties need 'reset' amid Ukraine war and energy crisis, French minister says Strained relations between France and Germany amid the war in Ukraine and energy crisis need a "reset" to forge a stronger alliance between the two biggest EU countries, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday. Reuters · Oct 20, 2022
Antony Blinken’s Silicon Valley visit underscores US cybersecurity concerns Secretary of state met tech executives to discuss national security even as US public is increasingly skeptical of industry The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2022
German leader warns against 'worldwide renaissance' for coal German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says that Russia’s war in Ukraine must not lead to a “worldwide renaissance” for coal The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Ukraine news - live: Putin may withdraw troops from Dnipro as Zelensky’s forces advance It comes as Russia’s new commander concedes Moscow’s position is ‘difficult’ The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Scottish minister lands in Dublin to 'deepen relationship with Ireland' and discuss Ukraine SCOTLAND'S Ukraine minister has said accommodating people fleeing the Russian invasion will be on the agenda during a visit to Ireland this week. The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2022
Italy's feuding right-wing leaders aim somehow to govern Italy's president has begun formal consultations with the aim of quickly giving the country a new government The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Russian air force patrols ally Belarus' borders Russia's air force held scheduled patrol flights at the borders of its ally Belarus on Thursday, Minsk said, as concerns remain that it could take a more active role in the Ukraine war. Reuters · Oct 20, 2022
Ukraine plans power cuts after Russian strikes on plants Local ‘stabilisation blackouts’ will take place around country at times between 7am and 10pm The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 Ukraine curbs power use as Russia continues all-out assault on energy infrastructure OLD Nationwide electricity restrictions put in place in response
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Russia says EU 'party to conflict' in Ukraine Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that European Union weapons supplies to Kyiv made the bloc party to the conflict in Ukraine and that countries pumping Ukraine with weapons were "sponsors of terrorism".
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022 First Thing: Biden implores US oil companies to pass on record profits President announces release of 15m barrels of oil from strategic reserve as he fights to keep gas prices in check before midterms. Plus, why spending time with strangers can make you happy
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 India urges its citizens to leave Ukraine as soon as possible Advisory comes after Putin imposes martial law in four Ukrainian regions
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Russia says it continued to hit Ukrainian energy and military sites over last 24 hours Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday its forces continued to hit military and energy targets in Ukraine over the last 24 hours.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022 Russia ‘considering major withdrawal over Dnipro river’ Russia admits to difficulties in Kherson area
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Ukraine to overhaul legislation on genetically-modified crops Ukraine, which prohibits the cultivation of genetically-modified crops, plans to revamp its legislation in response to a growing illicit market for the crops, but hasn't decided whether to tighten or relax the ban, the agriculture ministry said.
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 Putin's vodka gift to Berlusconi flouts Russia sanctions - EU Commission The 20 bottles of vodka sent to Italy's Silvio Berlusconi as a birthday gift from Russian President Vladimir Putin breach European sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War Russian forces have hit anew industrial and energy facilities in central Ukraine, pressing with attacks on infrastructure
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 EU leaders head into divisive summit on energy crisis European Union leaders head into a two-day summit with opposing views over if and how the bloc could impose a gas price cap to contain the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its strategy to choke off gas supplies to the bloc
Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022 Russia 'plans to blow up dam and flood city - then blame Ukraine for attack' The "false flag" attack would provide a distraction from Moscow's recent battlefield humiliation. Breaching the dam would also come as a blow to Ukraine's struggling energy grid, as civilians prepare for four-hour blackouts starting on Thursday