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 The Independent UK · 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. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
NATO seen no changes in Russia's nuclear posture, alliance official says NATO has not observed changes in Russia's nuclear posture but is vigilant, an alliance official said on Tuesday, commenting after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated the war in Ukraine with a mobilisation and warnings of nuclear weapons use. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pledges to Export Grain to Africa Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba promised that his embattled country will do all it can to send more grain to Africa as he began his tour this week of the continent in Senegal. Ukraine will be sending “boats full of seeds for Africa,” Kuleba said after meeting with Senegal's president… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 4, 2022
Ukraine official rips Musk "peace" plan "No Ukrainian will EVER buy your f…ing tesla crap," the ambassador wrote Salon · Oct 4, 2022
Ukraine continues to liberate territory in east and south, says Zelenskiy Western officials say Ukraine is dictating the operational tempo on the battlefield The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022
Russian defence ministry maps suggest rapid pullbacks in Ukraine Russian defence ministry maps presented on Tuesday appeared to show rapid withdrawals of Russian invasion forces from areas in eastern and southern Ukraine where they have been under severe pressure from a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
Slovak finance minister survives vote, more instability ahead Slovak opposition failed to fire powerful Finance Minister Igor Matovic on Tuesday, but the result spells further instability for the firmly pro-Western and pro-Ukraine government. Reuters · Oct 4, 2022
Stephen Colbert: ‘There’s a reason the Russian army is getting its ass kicked – it sucks’ Late-night hosts discuss Russia’s failures in Ukraine, the GOP’s ‘commitment to America’ and a new dating app for conservatives The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2022
Dima Deinega’s five-step, foolproof plan for tasting vodka properly The founder of Dima’s Vodka shares his top tips for making the most of a misunderstood spirit Evening Standard · Oct 4, 2022
Elon Musk's peace plan for Ukraine draws condemnation from Zelenskyy The Tesla CEO tweeted a plan that includes allowing Russia to keep Crimea, which it seized in 2014. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded that Musk was taking sides with Russia. WEKU · Oct 4, 2022
Ukraine considering restarting Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant The move could come nearly a month after nuclear power operator Energoatom shut down the plant. Axios · Oct 4, 2022
Source: Ukraine to join Spain-Portugal 2030 World Cup bid Ukraine is set to join Spain and Portugal in a combined bid to host the 2030 World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Modi, Zelenskyy discuss Ukraine conflict; PM says there can be ‘no military solution’ Mr. Modi expressed his firm conviction that there can be no military solution to the conflict and conveyed India’s readiness to contribute to any peace efforts The Hindu · Oct 4, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Oct 4, 2022 North Korea’s latest missile test reminds the world of Asia’s powder keg SINGAPORE — With the war in Ukraine and Russia’s threats to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, it was easy to lose sight of the rising danger North Korea poses to peace in Asia.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 The AP Interview: Ukraine aims to restart occupied reactors The head of the company operating Europe’s largest nuclear plant, which is occupied by Russian troops, says Ukraine is considering restarting the facility to ensure its safety — just weeks after fears of a radiation disaster prompted its shutdown
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 European Union to integrate aid for Ukraine into 2023 budget European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to integrate the EU's support payments to Ukraine into its 2023 budget to make disbursements more structured and predictable, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said.
Tribune News Service · Oct 4, 2022 More Russians flee than join Putin’s army after call-up for war Far more Russians have fled abroad than have enlisted in the military since President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization to bolster his faltering invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Musk's plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the tech billionaire floated a divisive proposal to end Russia’s invasion
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news – live: Putin ‘may pin blame for losses on new commander’ Mounting criticism could be making Kremlin chief desperate for a new scapegoat, say observers
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022 Ukraine war: China's lukewarm support for Russia is likely to benefit Kyiv – here's why Things are not going well for the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. On September 30 he announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions that are partially controlled by Russia. Yet less than a day later, Ukrainian troops captured the strategic town of Lyman in the north of the annexed Donetsk region.
Reuters · Oct 4, 2022 Head of EU's lending signals joint action plan for COP and giant Ukraine fund The head of the European Union's powerful lending arm has urged leaders not to backslide on climate targets amid the energy crisis and signalled a joint action plan from the world's top development banks at next month's COP 27 summit and on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Japan to expel Russia consul as ties worsen over Ukraine Japan has ordered the Russian consul in the northern city of Sapporo to leave the country within six days in retaliation for Moscow’s expulsion of a Japanese diplomat last month for alleged espionage
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022 Russia says it called-up more than 200,000 troops for Ukraine war Moscow’s announcement comes as Ukraine captured more territory
The Conversation · Oct 4, 2022 Capping Russia's oil profits could keep oil flowing to global markets at a reasonable cost while slashing Putin's war funding The world as we know it cannot function without oil, giving oil-producing countries an advantage economists call market power. Nations that produce oil are able to set the price, while countries that rely on oil have little choice but to buy it at prices determined by the seller.