Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 225 of the invasion Missile strike on Zaporizhzhia residential buildings; Putin appears to admit severe losses in Ukraine; IAEA chief heads to Kyiv The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2022
Eurovision update as Glasgow heavy favourite to host competition New data has revealed that Glasgow is the heavy favourite to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest when it comes to the UK next year, with second place Liverpool trailing behind Glasgow Live · Oct 6, 2022
Ukrainian forces liberate more territory in northeast - general Ukraine's armed forces have advanced up to about 55 km (34 miles) over the last two weeks in a counteroffensive against Russian forces in the Kharkiv region of northeastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian general said on Thursday. Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
Top Vladimir Putin general rips into military chiefs as Russia descends into infighting General Andrei Kartapolov has lambasted military chiefs in Moscow over their performance in the war in Ukraine and called for an end to "lies" being perpetrated by the Kremlin Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022
Oil prices climb as world's biggest exporters agree to cut output In Vienna, ministers from the 13-nation Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and a group of 10 exporters led by Russia agreed to reduce production by 2 million barrels a day from November. The move pushed up global oil prices, but the Kremlin says production reduction is intended to… Radio France Internationale · Oct 6, 2022
Ukraine war: how the Biden administration is responding to Putin's threats to go nuclear Joe Biden has warned that any use of tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine by Russia could lead to “Armageddon”. Speaking at a Democratic fundraising event in New York on October 6, the US president said the crisis was the closest the world had come to nuclear catastrophe for sixty years. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022
Putin's defence minister should consider suicide, Russian-installed official says A Russian-installed official in Ukraine on Thursday suggested President Vladimir Putin's defence minister should consider killing himself due to the shame of the defeats in the Ukraine war, an astonishing public insult to Russia's top brass. Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
Russia submits objections to Ukraine genocide case in World Court Russia has submitted preliminary objections to a genocide case against Moscow brought by Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Thursday. Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
TMR: Disinformation and the Ukrainian War Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 this year. But the military engagement wasn’t the only war taking place. A sophisticated information war was playing out as well. As disinformation from both sides and their respective allies grew rampant, it became hard to authenticate reports coming out of the warzone. Newslaundry · Oct 6, 2022
Russians fleeing war call-up face new stresses on arrival in Kazakhstan Russians opposed to the war in Ukraine or fearful of being sent to fight there have fled to Kazakhstan in their hundreds of thousands, but many are finding new problems on arrival. Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
Should Europe shelter Russians fleeing mobilisation? While Europe is united against the invasion of Ukraine, it is divided on the challenges of accommodating Russians. Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2022
Kremlin rejects reports that 700,000 have fled Russia The Kremlin on Thursday denied reports that 700,000 Russians have fled the country since Moscow announced a mobilisation drive to call up hundreds of thousands to fight in Ukraine. Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
Ukraine accuses Russia of 'nuclear blackmail' over Zaporizhzhia plant By Stefica Nicol Bikes Reuters · Oct 6, 2022
India willing to do whatever it can to facilitate solution to Ukraine crisis: S. Jaishankar in New Zealand External Affairs Minister also talked about India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 UK's Liz Truss talks Ukraine and energy supplies with Czech counterpart British Prime Minister Liz Truss discussed the need to continue military aid and support for Ukraine when she met her Czech counterpart Petr Fiala at the European Political Community summit in Prague, her office said on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2022 Russia left with ‘few additional deployable forces available to stabilise front’ after Ukraine offensive The Russian army has been steadily driven back by Ukraine’s counteroffensive in recent weeks
Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022 Russians forced to go to war rise up in revolt after being treated like 'cattle' The footage shows the new Russian conscripts complaining about their treatment and lack of training as they are moved by train in 'brutal and appalling' conditions after being mobilised by Vladimir Putin
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022 Residential areas in Zaporizhzhia hit as Russia targets cities Five other Ukrainian cities hit on Thursday as well as civilian areas in Kherson, Dontesk and Luhansk regions
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 The killing of Russia's Dugina: who did it? Darya Dugina, the daughter of a prominent Russian nationalist ideologue, was killed on Aug. 20 when a car bomb ripped through the Toyota Land Cruiser she was driving.
ABC News · Oct 6, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises Australia's Bushmaster vehicles, calls for coordinated action at UN to rebuke Russia's annexation In an address to the Lowy Institute on Thursday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlines three main ways Australia can continue to support Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 Where have Russians been fleeing to since mobilisation began? Russians have piled across the border to neighbouring states since President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation on Sept. 21 for the war in Ukraine.
Reuters · Oct 6, 2022 EU eyes extending easier state aid rules as Ukraine war rages The European Union's executive branch started consultations with member governments on Thursday on a proposal to prolong more relaxed state aid rules and amend them so that nations can support their economies as the war in Ukraine continues.
AAP · Oct 6, 2022 Fury at Ukraine leader's Australian speech The Kremlin is furious with comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a speech to an Australian audience, labelling him a monster.
Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022 Liz Truss urges European leaders to 'keep lights on' this winter amid blackout fears Prime Minister Liz Truss holds talks with European leaders today as the National Grid was expected to present its outlook for the winter months
Irish Mirror · Oct 6, 2022 Blind mystic Baba Vanga's Ukraine war prediction reduces Russian soldier's wife to tears He explains that he can't come home, given what has happened to others who have refused orders