A nation torn between Russia, the West: Your simple guide to Georgia’s vote Experts say that Saturday’s elections will define where the Caucasus nation’s geopolitical future lies. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Russia plans to send North Korean troops into battle as early as Sunday, Zelenskyy says Ukraine president urged world leaders to pile ‘tangible pressure’ on Pyongyang as South Korea urges Russia to stop its ‘illegal cooperation’ with North Korea. What we know on day 976 The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2024
G7 Finalize $50 Bn Ukraine Loan Backed By Russian Assets Profits G7 leaders have finalized details surrounding a $50 billion loan to aid Kyiv, backed by profits from Russian sovereign assets frozen after its invasion of Ukraine, according to a statement released Friday. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
Ukrainian President Criticizes U.N. Secretary General's Meeting With Putin Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes U.N. Secretary-General's meeting with Putin at BRICS summit, raising concerns over international law and U.N. prin... Top News · Oct 25, 2024
OPINION - North Korean soldiers joining the Ukraine war could make the conflict last the decade The news that up to 12,000 North Korean troops could be about to fight alongside Russian forces adds an exotic element to the war in Ukraine – but it is hardly surprising. Back in June Vladimir Putin journeyed to North Korea and signed a mutual defence pact with, perhaps, the… Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Leicestershire man admits arson attack on Ukraine-linked business in London Dylan Earl, 20, is believed to be the first person to be convicted under the National Security Act 2023 The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
Putin’s desperate move to throw North Korean troops into Ukraine won’t bring the battlefield gains he thinks ANALYSIS: Former diplomats tell Tom Watling that Vladimir Putin’s deepening ties with North Korea risks damaging relations with China The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024
WSJ: Musk's secret contact with Putin According to recent reporting, the three right-wing billionaires have regular phone conversations with each other Salon · Oct 25, 2024
Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Putin for two years, says report Alleged talks between billionaire and Russian president could have enormous security implications The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024
Seoul Slams Russian Treaty With N. Korea, Zelensky Urges 'Tangible Pressure' South Korea urged Russia to stop its "illegal cooperation" with Pyongyang and voiced "grave concern" on Friday as Moscow moved to ratify its defence treaty with North Korea. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
North Korean troops to be deployed in Ukraine within days within days in 'clear escalation', says Zelensky ‘According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as October 27-28,’ Zelensky said on X Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
‘Dire consequences’ follow if European leaders lose nerve over Ukraine – peer Former UK defence chief Lord Stirrup issued the warning during a House of Lords debate on Ukraine. Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Vladimir Putin challenged by BBC reporter over Russian leader's war in Ukraine Putin dismissed MI5 claims that Russian agents have been trying to cause ‘mayhem’ on British streets as ‘utter rubbish’ Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024
Russia Hikes Interest Rates To 21% As Government Spending Skyrockets To Pay For Ukraine War Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 20 years amid surging inflation. International Business Times · Oct 25, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Ukraine's Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops will be deployed by Russia in coming days Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is claiming that North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Kate Bush says she’s ready to record first new music in 13 years: ‘It’s been a long time’ Reclusive British artist, who hasn’t released new music in over a decade, gave a rare interview to the BBC as she shares a new animated short film inspired by the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024 World Update: Ukraine faces prospect of defeat – but the west must ensure a just peace There’s a degree of irony that countries attending the 2024 Brics summit this week voted to adopt the Kazan declaration (named for the capital city of the autonomous republic of Tatarstan in Russia, where the summit is being held). The declaration’s first clause emphasises that “all states should act consistently…
Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 973 As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments.
Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2024 South Korea condemns Russia’s move to seal defence pact with North Korea Seoul ‘strongly urges’ immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024 ‘Blood alliance’: why South Korea fears North’s involvement in Ukraine war News that troops from North Korea could be joining Russians on the battlefield in Ukraine has caused deep concern in Seoul
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Putin sidesteps question on North Korean soldiers training in Russia ‘Images are a serious matter. If images exist, they indicate something,’ Putin says when asked by reporter about satellite imagery apparently showing North Korean troops in Russia
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Navalny widow blasts UN chief Guterres for meeting ‘murderer’ Putin Secretary general calls for ‘just peace’ in Ukraine at Brics summit; Putin not denying North Korean troops brought into war. What we know on day 975
Top News · Oct 24, 2024 BRICS Summit In Kazan: Global Leaders Discuss Financial Cooperation Leaders from BRICS countries gather in Kazan to deepen financial cooperation, propose alternatives to Western payment systems, and address regional conflic...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024 Putin does not deny North Korea has sent soldiers to Russia Russian president sidesteps claims after US said it had seen evidence 3,000 troops had been sent
Top News · Oct 24, 2024 Hungarian PM Orbán Accuses EU Of Plotting Regime Change Hungarian PM Orbán accuses EU of interference, sparking tensions over rule of law, Ukraine stance, and upcoming elections. Growing calls for political chan...