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Kyiv seeks steps to ensure security of Ukraine and Euro-Atlantic space

Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council met on Friday to discuss measures Russian President Vladimir Putin's proclamation of Moscow's annexation of a swath of Ukrainian territory.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine applies for 'accelerated' NATO membership as Putin annexes over 15% of country

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Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin heightens World War tensions with rant about the West on big day in Russia and Ukraine war

Putin's lengthy diatribe today culminated with the signing of documents that, from Russia's perspective, has made four Ukrainian regions part of the Russian Federation.

Irish Mirror · Sep 30, 2022

EU condemns Russian annexation, will never accept "illegal" referendums

The European Union said on Friday it firmly condemned the annexation by Russia of occupied Ukraine regions, adding it would never recognise "illegal" referendums held there and would tighten its sanctions to increase pressure on Moscow.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Putin annexes four regions of Ukraine in major escalation of Russia’s war

Russian president signs ‘accession treaties’ at Kremlin in defiance of international law and US responds with sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022

Those desiring regime change in Russia should be careful what they wish for

Many western analysts are clearly hoping Putin’s disastrous Ukraine war brings his downfall. But the track record in these cases isn’t great

The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2022

Ukrainians dismiss Russian attempt to annex more of their country

Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia’s move is little more than a sham.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022

Putin annexes four regions of Ukraine ‘forever’ as Kyiv applies for Nato membership

Land grab is ‘the most serious escalation since the start of the war’, says Stoltenberg

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

Putin slams 'imperialist' West, says it fears Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday vowed to defend Russia's "homeland and values" in a defiant speech from the Kremlin in which he announced Russia was annexing four regions from Ukraine and said the West feared Russian culture.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

Putin illegally annexes territories in Ukraine, in spite of global opposition

The Russian president signed what he calls "accession treaties" that world powers refuse to recognize. It's his latest attempt to redraw the map of Europe at Ukraine's expense.

WEKU · Sep 30, 2022