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Russian men join exodus, fearing call-up to fight in Ukraine

Military-aged men have joined an exodus from Russia on the second full day of a partial military mobilization

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2022

War in Ukraine: 'We are absolutely against using nuclear weapons,' Belarus FM says

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei said that using nuclear weapons was not the solution regarding the war in Ukraine. Russia has sent nuclear-capable missiles to Belarus, while Belarusian warplanes have been modified to…

France 24 · Sep 23, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'will be killed by own allies' if he tries to use nuclear weapons - expert

In a televised address earlier this week, the Russian leader appeared to suggest that conflict in Ukraine could spiral into a nuclear crisis - he also announced a partial military mobilisation, with 300,000 reservists set to be called up

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

Will a right-wing win push Italy towards Russia?

Italy’s national election on Sunday will likely bring to power parties with historically friendly ties to the Kremlin.

Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2022

‘Why bother voting?’: apathy in Ukraine amid so-called referendums

Hastily arranged polls in Russia-controlled regions have seen little campaigning, but there are increased reports of door-to-door searches and repression

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

UN human rights commission says war crimes have been committed in Ukraine

Investigators found "visible signs of executions on bodies, such as hands tied behind backs ... and slit throats."

Axios · Sep 23, 2022

Grappling with tens of thousands of unexploded landmines in Ukraine

It's just one aspect of the seemingly endless list of horrors brought on by Russia's war in Ukraine: Ukrainian authorities say they have already removed some 80,000 landmines and explosive devices across the country. While Washington has pledged $89 million to help Kyiv clear the weapons, the process could take…

France 24 · Sep 23, 2022

Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, say UN investigators

Investigating teams reported evidence of executions, torture and sexual violence in civilian areas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022

Russians are protesting and fleeing the country as Putin orders a draft for Ukraine

The mobilization of thousands more troops to bolster the military campaign in Ukraine is rippling across Russia, as the military swiftly drafts new recruits and signs of discontent appear to spread.

WEKU · Sep 23, 2022

Exclusive-Ukraine will never forgive Russia - Russian Nobel laureate

Ukraine will never forgive Russia for a shameful conflict which has thrown back Russia's development by half a century to Soviet times predating Mikhail Gorbachev, journalist and Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov told Reuters.

Reuters · Sep 23, 2022