Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 234 of the invasion Russian submarine seen off French coast and being escorted by French navy; Vladimir Putin says ‘no need’ for talks with Joe Biden The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022
Idaho man dies while fighting as volunteer in Ukraine An Idaho man who volunteered to join the Ukrainian military has died of a shrapnel wound sustained during a Russian attack in Luhansk The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Top Catholic visits Newcastle, hails 'strong spirit' for Ukraine Fighting the war against Russia in different fields - spiritual and military. Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2022
U.S. to give $725 million in additional defense aid to Ukraine The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered deadly missile strikes across Ukraine. Axios · Oct 14, 2022
Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi state news agency SPA said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
Microsoft says Ukraine, Poland targetted with novel ransomware attack A newly discovered hacking group has attacked transportation and logistics companies in Ukraine and Poland with a novel kind of ransomware, Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
US sending $725 million more in military aid to Ukraine US officials say the Biden administration will send Ukraine a new, $725 million package of military aid, adding to a flurry of assistance announcements from European allies this week The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
IAEA's Grossi hails Ukraine restoration of power to key nuclear plant Ukrainian engineers have restored "much needed" back-up power to a key Russian-occupied nuclear power plant after shelling robbed it of access to external electricity twice in the past week, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
What are NASAMS? Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defence as allies rush systems in response to Russian missiles Ukraine heralded a ‘new era of air defence’ as the US and UK rushed to deliver advance systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile strikes, Richard Hall reports The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Elon Musk says SpaceX can no longer afford to provide satellite services in Ukraine Elon Musk has informed the US government that SpaceX can no longer continue to fund satellite services in Ukraine. Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2022
Elite Iranian troops 'secretly enter frontline in Ukraine to help Russia's horror blitz' Up to 50 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps specialists have been deployed to train Moscow’s forces in how to operate “Kamikaze drones.” Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022
Ukraine completes exhumation of soldiers at Lyman mass grave Ukrainian investigators have completed the exhumation of soldiers in one of two mass graves discovered after Russian troops retreated from the town of Lyman in eastern Donetsk region, police said on Friday. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
IMF countries strengthen calls to end Ukraine war, Russia blocks communique International Monetary Fund member countries on Friday issued a near-unanimous call for Russia to end its war in Ukraine, the IMF's steering committee chair said, calling the conflict the single biggest factor fueling inflation and slowing the global economy. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
Founder of Lanarkshire charity scoops Trailblazer of the Year honour at Lorraine Kelly's Women of the Year Awards Jacqueline Crawford pays tribute to her Scot Baby Box Appeal team and the community for prestigious prize Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022
ABC News · Oct 14, 2022 Vladimir Putin's ambitious defence chief Sergei Shoigu was once the 'heir apparent'. Ukraine's war could bring him down Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was once among Vladimir Putin's most trusted advisers but, as his military campaign in Ukraine falters, there may be a target on his back.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 Residents urged to leave annexed region as Ukraine advances Moscow-installed authorities in Ukraine’s occupied southern region of Kherson are urging local residents to evacuate to Russia
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Kerch bridge attacked; Russia launches strikes across Ukraine; winter weaponised
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Ukraine's Marchenko to chair IMF, World Bank governing boards in 2023 The shareholders of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Friday selected Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko as the next rotating chair of the boards of governors of both institutions in 2023.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 What is Elon Musk up to in Ukraine? Tech tycoon appears to be withdrawing funding for vital Starlink satellite internet service in warzone after his ‘peace plan’ to end conflict attracted angry response
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 West makes plans to avoid panic if Russia uses nuclear bomb in Ukraine Crisis is considered unlikely but officials re-examine plans to provide support for fearful populations
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Democrats suggest shifting weapons from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine Democrats call for suspension of transfer of Patriot missiles in wake of ‘turning point’ in relationship with Saudis
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Elite Iranian troops secretly enter Ukraine frontline to help Putin's horror blitz Dozens of specialist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been sent to train soldiers in Ukraine, teaching them how to operate so-called Kamikaze drones as battle rages in Ukraine
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 US to Send Munitions, Humvees to Ukraine in $725 Mln Aid Package The Biden administration's next security assistance package for Ukraine is expected to include munitions and vehicles but not significant new capabilities or counter-air defenses, two US officials briefed on the $725 million package told Reuters on Friday. The package, that could come as soon as Friday, is the first aid…
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 Official: Musk seeks US funding of Ukraine satellite network A senior U.S. officials says the Defense Department has gotten a request from SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk to take over funding for his satellite network that has provided crucial battlefield communications for Ukrainian military forces during the war with Russia
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 Putin Says Draft Vital to Hold Ukraine Front Line but Will End Soon President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia's call-up of reserve forces to fight in Ukraine, criticized as chaotic by some Kremlin allies, had been vital to hold the front line but would be wound up in the next couple of weeks. Russia has conducted a broad mobilization of Russians…