The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Inflation: why France is holding up better than its neighbours (for now)

The combination of the Covid pandemic and energy crisis linked to the Ukraine war have put global financial stability in an unenviable position. Faced with rising uncertainty, policy-makers around the world have imposed a range of policies and restrictions. These, in turn, have rocked businesses and supply chains, causing the…

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2022

U.S., allies aim to continue hammering Russia over its 'egregious' war in Ukraine -officials

Western governments plan to ratchet up pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, underscoring continued support for Ukraine when finance officials from around the world gather in Washington this week, senior U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

France in for a tough winter as energy savings loom

With energy prices in Europe and around the world rising, there are concerns that this winter in France will be tough. Consumption will need to be reduced, and in a worst-case scenario, cuts will be unavoidable. This is just one of the consequences of the ongoing war in Ukraine. But…

France 24 · Oct 11, 2022

Ukraine grain backlog prompts U.N. call for faster ship checks

(This Oct. 11 story officially corrects to adjust JCC data in paragraph 7, reflecting most-delayed ship awaiting inspections for 20 days.)

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Missiles hit Ukrainian city, alarms elsewhere keep up fear

A new round of missile attacks has struck the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, as the death toll from the previous day’s widespread Russian missile barrage across Ukraine rose to 19

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

Ireland must declare Russia a terrorist state, says Fine Gael TD

'We can no longer ignore the realities of this situation – Vladimir Putin is leading a terrorist regime in Russia and the international community must recognise it as such'

Irish Mirror · Oct 11, 2022

Rheinmetall to send tanks to Czechs from December under Ukraine swap scheme

German arms maker Rheinmetall will deliver Leopard 2A4 battle tanks and Buffalo armoured recovery vehicles to the Czech Republic as part of an international swap scheme to allow the flow of weapons to Ukraine, the company said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

US senator wants ‘freeze’ on Saudi cooperation after OPEC+ cuts

The US has accused Saudi Arabia of helping underwrite Russia’s war in Ukraine as the supply cut will raise prices.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022

UK spy agency watching for any signs Russia considering nuclear weapons

Britain would expect to see indicators if Russia was starting to consider deploying its nuclear arsenal in its war with Ukraine, Britain's top cyber spy said on Tuesday, repeating that any talk of using such weapons was highly dangerous.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'cornered like a rat and more dangerous than ever', Russia expert warns

Yesterday Moscow unleashed a deadly flurry of rockets which rained down on seven key Ukrainian cities in a sustained 24-hour pounding, which included strikes against museums and civilian residences in the Kremlin's largest blitz since the start of the invasion in February

Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022