Russian attack kills 30 in civilian convoy in Ukraine: Kyiv Targeted convoy of civilians planned to travel into occupied territory to pick up relatives, Ukrainian official says. Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022
Russian missile strike kills 23 civilians in Ukraine city hours before Putin annexes it Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign treaties annexing four regions of Ukraine at 12pm GMT today - effectively forcing the areas to be part of the Russian Federation Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022
Joe Biden says US will ‘never, never’ recognise Ukraine regions as part of Russia Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson are set to be announced as Russian territory Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022
Putin Recognizes Independence of Two Ukraine Regions Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, according to presidential decrees issued late Thursday, on the eve of Russia finalizing their annexation. Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022
Ukraine, Brexit, Arab spring have one source – prices, says sociologist Following his 2022 book Price Wars, the sociologist and documentarian Rupert Russell speaks about how financial speculators have sown a new era of chaos The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2022
Russia vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Ukraine annexations Russia on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution condemning Moscow's annexation of four Ukrainian territories. China, India and Brazil abstained from the vote, which came hours after President Vladimir Putin signed a decree incorporating four Ukrainian regions – Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk – into Russia. Read about the… France 24 · Sep 30, 2022
UN Security Council to Vote Friday on Resolution Condemning Russia Annexation Referendums The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution condemning the referendums on annexing several Russia-occupied regions of Ukraine, the council's current president, France, said Thursday. The resolution -- drafted by the United States and Albania -- has no chance of passing thanks to Moscow's veto power, though… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022
Energy crisis sires new European order: a strong Italy and ailing Germany In the weeks after Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian energy major Eni, embarked on a whirlwind of trips to gas suppliers in Africa. Reuters · Sep 30, 2022
As Latvia goes to polls, ethnic Russian population fears losing identity Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday could widen a growing rift between the country's Latvian majority and its Russian-speaking minority over their place in society, amid widespread national anger over former Soviet master Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Sep 30, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin annexes Ukrainian regions; Kyiv applies for Nato membership – as it happened Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes the announcement hours after Russia declares annexation of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022
Uzbekistan says won't deport Russians fleeing conscription Uzbekistan has no plans to deport Russians who are fleeing en masse to Central Asia to evade conscription amid Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, the Tashkent government said on Friday. Reuters · Sep 30, 2022
Ukraine war ― live: Zelensky applies to join Nato after Russia annexes 4 regions Kyiv wants fast-track Nato membership, branding annexation ceremony ‘Kremlin freak show’ devoid of legal meaning The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Morning Digest | PFI’s alleged links in Turkey and Qatar being probed; Putin recognises independence for two more Ukraine regions, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Sep 30, 2022
Zelensky: Annexation of Ukraine "will not mean" what Russia hopes for The escalation is expected to further isolate the Kremlin. Axios · Sep 30, 2022
Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022 Vladimir Putin signs independence decree for two Ukraine regions before annexing Russian leader Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to recognise the independence of two Ukrainian regions in a step before he could formally annex them on Friday
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 219 of the invasion Vladimir Putin formalises annexation of four occupied regions of Ukraine; at least 25 people killed as Russian missiles hit civilian convoy
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 As he seizes Ukrainian lands, Putin is silent on war failings It was billed as a historic ceremony to expand Russia's borders, but President Vladimir Putin was in no hurry to get the treaties signed.
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 Explainer-How the U.S. could tighten sanctions on Russia over Ukraine The United States has imposed several rafts of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine in February, targeting its central bank, major lenders, oligarchs and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022 US Navy's newest carrier to deploy, train with NATO nations The U.S. Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier is set to embark on its first deployment following years of delays and problems with its new technology
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 U.S. lawmakers promise more money, weapons as Ukraine faces 'Hurricane Putin' Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday they wanted to continue the flow of money and weapons for Ukraine's battle against Russia's invasion, denouncing Moscow's plan to annex four Ukrainian regions.
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 Zelenskiy urges minorities in Russia to resist Kremlin mobilisation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday urged minority groups across Russia to resist the Kremlin's mobilisation effort, telling them they need not die in a "shameful war".
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 Defiant Putin proclaims Ukrainian annexation as military setback looms A defiant Vladimir Putin proclaimed Russia's annexation of a swathe of Ukraine in a pomp-filled Kremlin ceremony, promising Moscow would triumph in its "special military operation" even as he faced a potentially serious new military reversal.
Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022 Ryan Jack in Rangers game time address as he issues Gio van Bronckhorst 'working hard' pledge The Scotland international was handed a chance by Steve Clarke in the Nations League clash with Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022 US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill Joe Biden says US will ‘never, never, never’ recognise Russian claims to Ukrainian territories amid looming annexation.
Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022 Stopgap funding bill passes Senate; House vote on deck Friday WASHINGTON — The Senate passed a short-term spending measure Thursday, sending to the House a bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown next week and boost aid to Ukraine.