The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Vladimir Putin introduces martial law in Russian-held parts of Ukraine

In a televised address to members of his security council, Putin instructed the government to set up a special coordinating council under Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to work with Russia's regions to boost Moscow's war effort in Ukraine

Irish Mirror · Oct 19, 2022

New wave of Russian air raids hits Ukrainian cities, energy sites

Ukraine’s allies promise to send more air defence systems and missiles to Kyiv as Russia renews aerial bombardment.

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2022

Putin orders sweeping security powers in regions near Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered dramatically heightened security, including restrictions on movement, in regions along the border with Ukraine as attacks have spread into Russian territory.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Meloni rages as Berlusconi’s ‘vodka gifts’ from Putin hijack Italy’s coalition talks

If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward “junior” partner in Italy’s next government, it was dispelled in sensational fashion this week as the octogenarian former premier was recorded boasting that he exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and “sweet” letters with Russia’s Vladimir Putin –…

France 24 · Oct 19, 2022

How prices of every day foods like bread, milk and cheese have risen in the past year

The ongoing cost of living crisis influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and rife inflation has bumped up the cost of many household items

Chronicle Live · Oct 19, 2022

U.S. targets Russian military procurement network in new sanctions

The United States on Wednesday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, targeting a network that Washington accused of procuring military and dual-use technologies from U.S. manufacturers and supplying them to Russian users.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

The Loop: UK government in chaos as British home secretary resigns, Putin accused of of trying to brutalise Ukrainians after martial law declaration

What Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

'World War 3 Has Already Started': 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini On What Could Ignite The Cold War Into A Hot One

Turkish-born American Economist Nouriel Roubini said this week that a cold war between the U.S. and China is worsening and World War 3 has already begun.

Benzinga · Oct 19, 2022

Ukraine to impose electricity supply restrictions starting Thursday

Ukraine will start restricting electricity supplies across the country on Thursday after Russia knocked out more power plants, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Pence seemingly hits out at Trump and ‘Putin apologists’ in Republican Party

Former Vice President Mike Pence has warned against the growing populist tide in the Republican Party as he admonished “Putin apologists” unwilling to stand up to the Russian leader over his assault on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022