US defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969 As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2024
In A First, France Welcomes Russian Army Deserters Six Russian soldiers who fled the fighting in Ukraine have found refuge in France and hope to receive asylum, in a landmark case of Russian deserters being welcomed in an EU country as a group. International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024
Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971 The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2024
Putin turns to North Korean troops as Russia’s economy heads for a ‘meltdown’ “As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin will run out of resources to fuel his war machine.” Fortune · Oct 20, 2024
The Guardian view on North Koreans in Ukraine: a Russian war is using foreign labour Editorial: Moscow is relying on soldiers and workers enlisted from abroad to keep its war going The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
Bob Woodward’s new book War is a sober but alarming must-read Watergate reporter says Trump is far worse than Nixon and ‘most reckless and impulsive president in American history’ The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2024
US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize The prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2024
Moldova Votes On EU Future Amid Fears Of Russian Meddling Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, with fears of Russian meddling amid the war in neighbouring Ukraine. International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024
Russian ambassador accuses UK of waging proxy war in Ukraine Andrei Kelin says by providing weapons Britain is ‘killing Russian soldiers and civilians’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
Russian victory would bring 'chaos' on international scale: French FM French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system. Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2024
Preliminary results in Moldova put anti-EU side ahead in referendum As war in Ukraine rages, twin votes will determine if ex-Soviet republic leaves Russia’s orbit and moves towards West. Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2024
North Korean Troops Trained In Russia For Ukraine Deployment North Korean soldiers trained in Russia may join conflict in Ukraine, raising concerns about Moscow-Pyongyang alliance. Top News · Oct 20, 2024
International Business Times · Oct 20, 2024 Putin Seeks To Rival Western Power With High-profile Summit Two dozen world leaders will meet in Russia next week for a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".
The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970
International Business Times · Oct 19, 2024 Russian Victory Would Bring 'Chaos': French FM French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned in Kyiv on Saturday that if Russia defeated Ukraine on the battlefield it would sow "chaos" in the international system.
International Business Times · Oct 19, 2024 G7 Defence Ministers Concerned By Attacks On Peacekeepers, Vow Kyiv Support G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.
Top News · Oct 19, 2024 North Korean Soldiers Receive Russian Gear In Ukraine Conflict Video shows North Korean soldiers receiving Russian military gear in Ukraine, escalating conflict with new personnel.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 19, 2024 G7 defence ministers call for more aid to Gaza, pledge support to Ukraine In their closing statement, G7 defence ministers reunited in Naples on Saturday voiced support for "significant and sustained increase" in humanitarian aid to Gaza as well as "unwavering" support for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024 Top Ukraine cleric pleads with Starmer for help over Zelensky’s Orthodox church crackdown Exclusive: Prime minister has been criticised for delaying his appointment of a new envoy for religious freedom
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024 Video published by Ukraine purports to show North Korean soldiers in Russia A Ukrainian government official says a video showing dozens of North Korean recruits lining up to collect Russian military fatigues and gear aims to intimidate Ukrainian forces
Top News · Oct 19, 2024 France Supports Ukraine's Victory Plan Against Russian Invasion French Foreign Minister supports Ukraine's peace plan, prisoner exchange and repatriation efforts amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2024 G7 backs Ukraine NATO bid, raises concerns over UN peacekeepers in Lebanon Italian defence minister warns global security framework is increasingly precarious due to competing world visions.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2024 France vows support for Ukraine's plan to end Russian invasion French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has pledged his support for Ukraine’s plan for ending the 2 1/2-year war with Russia He told reporters in Kyiv on Saturday that he will work with Ukrainian officials to secure other nations’ backing for the proposal