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Dad of Irishman killed in action in Ukraine pays tribute to 'courageous' son

The family's number one priority at the moment is to repatriate Rory's remains

Dublin Live · Oct 5, 2022

Russian journalist who fled house arrest says she is innocent

Russian TV journalist Marina Ovsyannikova, accused of spreading fake news after staging a series of lone protests against the war in Ukraine, said on Wednesday she had fled house arrest because she had no case to answer.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Putin Signs Laws Annexing 4 Ukrainian Regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed laws absorbing four Ukrainian regions into Russia, a move that finalizes the annexation carried out in defiance of international law. The documents were published on a Russian government website on Wednesday morning. Earlier this week, both houses of the Russian parliament ratified treaties making…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 5, 2022

Irishman killed fighting in Ukraine

Rory Mason, from Co Meath, died fighting for Ukraine’s International Legion near the Russian border.

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

As Europe's leaders meet, some fear for EU membership hopes

Leaders from around Europe are converging on the Czech capital, Prague, to launch a new “European Political Community.”

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'courageous' Irishman, 23, killed in action fighting in Ukraine

Rory Mason, 23, from Dunboyne, Co Meath, was killed on Wednesday, September 28, whilst serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kharkiv Region, near the Russian border

Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Irishman, 23, killed in Ukraine war

The young man was in the Kharkiv region when he died

Dublin Live · Oct 5, 2022

EU approves more sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

The European Union gave its final approval for a new batch of sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine, the bloc's executive arm in Brussels said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Oct 5, 2022

Putin signs laws to annex 4 Ukrainian regions into Russia

Putin's forces don't fully control any of those regions.

Axios · Oct 5, 2022

Putin finalises approval of Ukraine annexations despite military reversals

Russian President Vladimir Putin formalised the annexation of four Ukrainian regions on Wednesday despite major battlefield reversals in recent days, reducing the amount of seized territory Moscow controls. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Oct 5, 2022