Morning Digest | Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; second encounter erupts in J&K’s Shopian, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Oct 5, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 224 of the invasion Putin signs annexation of Ukraine’s territory into Russian law as Zelenskiy says ‘dozens’ of towns have been recaptured in latest advance The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022
Burkina Faso's new military leaders meet ECOWAS delegation in Ouagadougou In tonight's edition: Days after the latest coup, Burkina Faso's new military leaders finally meet with a delegation from West African regional bloc ECOWAS at the airport in Ouagadougou, after anti-ECOWAS protesters gathered outside the designated conference venue. Also, Ukraine's foreign minister promises to send boats full of grain to… France 24 · Oct 4, 2022
Ukraine regains Kherson villages as Russian frontline ‘collapses’ Ukrainian forces liberated a key village in the southern region of Kherson on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022
Zelenskiy says Ukraine military made major advances in south and east President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine's military had made major, rapid advances against Russian forces and freed from occupation dozens of towns in the south and east of the country. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
Russians flee Ukraine charge in annexed regions leaving dead comrades in streets Victories along the frontline have liberated Ukrainian communities, with Russian troops fleeing. President Zelensky declared negotiations with despot Vladimir Putin 'impossible' Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022
Law, Justice, and Russia's Attempted Annexation of Four Ukrainian Regions Vladimir Putin's annexation plan is indefensible on both legal and moral grounds. Some of the reasons why have broader implications for normative theories of secession and self-determination. Reason · Oct 4, 2022
Zelensky hits back as Elon Musk sets up Twitter poll on annexed areas of Ukraine The Tesla billionaire's comments have drawn criticism from Ukrainian's and western leaders after posing a poll on Twitter asking how to end Russia's war with Ukraine Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022
Estonian PM says West should heed, not appease Putin threats Estonia’s prime minister says the West mustn't give in to Moscow’s nuclear threats or premature peace proposals but stand firmly in support of Ukraine as the invaded country fights to rid its occupied territories of Russian soldiers The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Shell CEO urges Liz Truss to impose windfall tax on energy firms to 'protect the poorest' Liz Truss has refused to impose further taxes on firms such as Shell, which have made billions from increased wholesale energy prices since Russia invaded Ukraine Daily Mirror · Oct 4, 2022
Kansas Digest, 1pm update Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Russian army maps show major retreats in Ukraine’s Kherson region Russian defence ministry maps show rapid pullbacks in key Kherson region amid Ukraine army’s counteroffensive. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Green, 'Premier' Western Politicians Are Clearly Pro-Putin, Financier Says Political activist and financier Bill Browder is putting U.S. representatives and world leaders on notice for either supporting Russia, or openly accepting donations from the Vladimir Putin regime. There is “no question” that western politicians still accept money from Russia, even after its invasion of Ukraine, he said. Benzinga · Oct 4, 2022
‘What was it all for?’: recaptured Lyman left shattered by Russian occupation People in Ukrainian city try to pick up pieces amid remains of Russia’s chaotic and bloody withdrawal The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Britain's Wallace calls Ukraine war a 'wakeup call' for NATO Britain's defense secretary says Russia’s war on Ukraine has been a “wake-up call” for NATO members
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Recently detained head of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant not staying on -IAEA The head of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine who was recently detained in what Ukraine called a Russian act of terror and released, will not return to that job, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 US announces new $625M security package for Ukraine The U.S. announced its providing an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes additional advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022 Ukrainian economy will shrink at rate eight times that of Russia, World Bank forecasts Kyiv economy will contract by 35% in 2022, compared with a 4.5% fall in Russian GDP
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Italy's Meloni speaks to Zelenskiy, offers full support for Ukraine Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy's next prime minister, promised "her full support" for Ukraine on Tuesday in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, her Brothers of Italy party said.
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Wife of Ukrainian fighter calls for Russia to release POWs The wife of a Ukrainian fighter imprisoned by Russia called for his release on Tuesday as a U.N. rights official said monitors had documented cases of Ukrainian prisoners being tortured, in two cases to death.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022 Russia Presses Ahead with Annexation Plan despite Military Retreats Russian troops abandoned a key Ukrainian city so rapidly that they left the bodies of their comrades in the streets, offering more evidence Tuesday of Moscow's latest military defeat as it struggles to hang on to four regions of Ukraine that it illegally annexed last week. Meanwhile, Russia’s upper house…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022 US to Give Ukraine More Rocket Launchers, Biden Tells Zelenskiy US President Joe Biden promised a new $625-million security assistance package to Ukraine on Tuesday, prompting a warning from Moscow that such a move risked a direct military clash between Russia and the West. The US package would include High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers used in Ukraine's successful…
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 U.S. to give Ukraine more rocket launchers, Biden tells Zelenskiy U.S. President Joe Biden promised a new $625-million security assistance package to Ukraine on Tuesday, prompting a warning from Moscow that such a move risked a direct military clash between Russia and the West.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Ukraine to join Spain and Portugal bid for 2030 World Cup The revitalised bid, which has been in the works for more than three years, is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Ukraine's central bank governor resigns, citing health reasons Ukrainian Central Bank Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko abruptly submitted his resignation on Tuesday, citing health reasons in a Facebook post.