Moscow says peace talks ‘don’t make sense’ and hints at plans for new annexations – as it happened 12.53am BST The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Russian President Putin raised the idea of adding limits to a U.N.-brokered deal for Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea and threatened to halt all energy supplies to Europe if Brussels caps the price of Russian gas. Reuters · Jul 20, 2022
Russian president Vladimir Putin visits Tehran for talks with Iran and Turkey RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin arrived in Iran yesterday for a visit intended to deepen ties with regional heavyweights as part of Moscow’s… The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2022
Putin should ‘nuke’ England but spare Wales, says Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov claimed Russia could destroy England with a single 'Sarmat' Satan II missile Wales Online · Jul 20, 2022
Erdoğan keeps Putin waiting in awkward moment ahead of Tehran talks Russian president was left standing alone as the camera shutters clicked away – a treatment he usually reserves for other world leaders The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 147 of the invasion Putin forges stronger ties with Iran’s supreme leader in Tehran; talks to resume Ukrainian grain exports have ‘moved forward’, Russian president claims The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022
Senate support builds to seize, liquidate Russian oligarch assets WASHINGTON — Senators are making headway on a potentially significant piece of bipartisan legislation that would give the Justice Department new authorities to seize and liquidate ill-gotten assets of Russian oligarchs and use the proceeds to benefit the people of Ukraine. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2022
English courts get new powers to dismiss Slapp cases against reporters Strategic lawsuits against public participation have been used by rich to try to stifle free speech The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022
Reforms to stop Russian oligarchs’ ‘abuse’ of British courts to muzzle critics Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said the reforms will uphold freedom of speech, end the abuse of the justice system and defend journalists. The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
Iran's Supreme Leader backs an 'independent and strong' Russia in support of Ukraine invasion Iranian leader Ali Khamenei says Russia faced an attack from the NATO military alliance if it hadn't sent troops into Ukraine, mirroring Mr Putin's own justification for the war. ABC News · Jul 19, 2022
Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without any support. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022
Russia's war aims in Ukraine widen, U.S. says any annexations will be challenged Russia's military "tasks" in Ukraine now go beyond the eastern Donbas region, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday, as its forces shelled eastern and southern Ukraine. Reuters · Jul 19, 2022
Putin endorsed by Iran for invasion of Ukraine but clashes with Turkey at summit Tehran meeting saw discord over Erdoğan’s plan to intervene in Syria but ‘progress’ on shipping Ukrainian grain The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022
Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling Russian President Vladimir Putin says the flow of Russian natural gas to the European customers has dwindled due to the West’s own fault and warned that it could continue ebbing The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022 Putin meets Raisi, Erdogan in Iran for talks overshadowed by war The leaders of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Tehran to discuss the conflict in Syria but with the turmoil caused by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine far more in focus.
ABC News · Jul 19, 2022 The Loop: UK reaches record temperatures, RBA up for review, Putin visits Iran and test yourself in our 90th anniversary news quiz Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022 Morning mail: Australia faces Omicron ‘perfect storm’, UK’s record heatwave, Greens meet on climate target Wednesday: ‘Pretty scary’ hospital admission numbers in several Australian states mean masks mandates will need to return, AMA says. Plus: Australia’s first vulture
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022 Senate panel OKs NATO expansion, rushing to full Senate vote The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has given easy bipartisan approval to admitting Finland and Sweden into NATO
Axios · Jul 19, 2022 White House says Russia planning to annex large swaths of Ukraine This would be a massive gamble for Vladimir Putin.
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Putin’s Iran trip shows how isolated Russia has become - White House Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran this week shows how Russia has become isolated in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, John Kirby, the White House's chief National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday.
Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022 'Clumsy' Vladimir Putin hobbles down steps with arm stiff by side as he arrives in Iran Bizarre footage of the Russian leader shows his right arm completely rigid and not moving as he walked down the red carpet which was rolled out at Mehrabad airport
Reuters · Jul 19, 2022 Explainer: What Putin wants from Iran and why Tehran might be cautious A budding courtship between Russia and Iran is an unwelcome development for the West that the United States will watch with concern, but it falls well short of a geopolitical game changer.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022 Germany worries about gas rationing as supply from Russia halted Temporary closure of Nord Stream 1 prompts fears for private consumers as well as industry
Roll Call · Jul 19, 2022 Senate support builds to seize, liquidate Russian oligarch assets - Roll Call Senators are pushing legislation giving the Justice Department new authority to seize assets of Russian oligarchs.
Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022 Nuke fears as Vladimir Putin jets into Tehran for talks with Iran's Supreme Leader Vladimir Putin claimed Russia and Iran, both subject to sanctions, were bolstering links on areas including international security, trade and 'the settlement of the Syria crisis'