What are world leaders saying about Russia and Ukraine at G20? As Russia and Ukraine trade blame at the Bali summit, other world leaders call for unity. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2022
Russian bombing raids have overwhelmingly targeted civilian areas, report finds Exclusive: Russia says it only bombs legitimate military targets, but analysis shows 98% of victims in its raids on built-up areas are classed as civilian The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Sledgehammer killing of Wagner Group conscript ‘warning to defectors’ say western officials Footage of former prisoner Yevgeny Nuzhin being hit with a sledgehammer was posted on a telegram account linked to the Wagner Group this week Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022
Fears war in Ukraine will 'grind' on through next year despite weapons shortages Western officials believe winter freezes will cause more battlefield casualties, while the brutal mercenary unit The Wagner Group is fast becoming part of Vladimir Putin's regular military Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022
Commentary: Sweden and Finland are right to give up their neutrality in the face of Russia’s war History is linear, yet it is punctuated by discontinuities. Things that seemed like fixtures in the firmament of the global order sometimes vanish overnight. On Dec. 26, 1991, the Soviet Union disappeared after 69 years. On Sept. 11, 2001, American security vanished in the blink of an eye. This year… Chicago Tribune · Nov 15, 2022
Putin more open to peace talks as he suffers losses on Ukraine battlefield, say western officials Vladimir Putin is becoming more open to the prospect of peace talks in Ukraine as he loses further ground on the battlefield, western officials said on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022
G20 Summit Kicks Off in Bali...Ukraine Tops the Agenda Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stressed to the leaders of the world's wealthiest countries on Tuesday that now is the time to stop Russia's war Ukraine under his proposed peace plan. Zelenskiy appeared via videolink at the G20 summit, on the Indonesian island of Bali, overshadowed by the war in Ukraine… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022
First Thing: Republicans one seat away from control of House in midterms After almost a week of counting, Republicans look set to retake the house with a narrow margin. Plus, media groups urge world leaders to impose climate tax on fossil fuel firms The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022
Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next? Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022
Australia and China finally talk and a Russian hospital mystery: These were the big moments from the G20 summit in Bali The G20 is in full swing on the resort island of Bali. But as usual, all the big moments and intrigue are happening on the sidelines of the summit. This is what you missed. ABC News · Nov 15, 2022
Albanese tells Xi that Australia will stick to its values as he tries to mend China relations Australian prime minister raised trade and human rights concerns at ‘very constructive’ meeting as Chinese president said improving ties was important for region The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
Russia’s temporary Kherson capital positioned away from Ukraine strikes, says UK Russian troops retreated from the southern city of Kherson – the only capital they had seized in the invasion – last Wednesday Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022
France urges China to bring Russia to negotiating table over war in Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron has urged China's Xi Jinping to bring Russia to the negotiating table over the war in Ukraine, officials said after the pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Indonesia. Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2022
Sergei Lavrov, a fixture of Russian diplomacy facing his toughest test in Ukraine That Moscow’s foreign minister has outlasted seven US secretaries of state is testament to his usefulness to Vladimir Putin The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2022 UK Government orders five more warships to be built in Scotland THE UK Government has confirmed it will order the construction of five more British warships, which are to be built on the Clyde.
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022 Putin’s Ukraine war can ‘now be stopped’ after Kherson retreat, Zelensky tells G20 Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine can “now be stopped” after his troops were forced into a humiliating retreat from Kherson, president Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders on Tuesday.
The Conversation · Nov 15, 2022 At the most challenging G20 in history, can Indonesia run a successful summit? Indonesia is holding the G20 Summit in Bali on November 15-16. Heads of states from the world’s largest economies are attending – although Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend in-person.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022 Putin should have come to face us, Rishi Sunak tells G20 as he urges Russia to end 'barbaric' war Ukraine PM says ending the war in Ukraine would make the 'single biggest difference' to world affairs
Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak condemns Russia’s ‘barbaric’ war as he faces Sergei Lavrov at G20 The Prime Minister said global economic challenges have been made ‘much worse’ by the invasion
Reuters · Nov 15, 2022 EU tells COP27 it will increase climate ambition The European Union plans to update its emissions-cutting target under the Paris climate accord, the EU climate policy chief told the COP27 summit on Tuesday, with the upgrade expected before next year's United Nations summit.
Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022 Russia’s Lavrov stays in seat at G20 during Zelensky Speech Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stayed in the room during a virtual address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to a Group of 20 summit, before firing back with a litany of often-made but unsubstantiated accusations, people familiar with the matter said.
Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak glowers at Russian minister and demands Vladimir Putin ends 'barbaric' war Rishi Sunak has blasted Vladimir Putin for not joining world leaders at the G20 summit in Bali this week as he demanded the Russian leader 'get out of Ukraine and end this barbaric war'
Axios · Nov 15, 2022 Emboldened Zelensky says Russia's war "can be stopped" Zelensky thanked the "G19" for "making it clear" to Russia that there can't be "any excuses for nuclear blackmail."
Wales Online · Nov 15, 2022 Rishi Sunak condemns Russia’s 'barbaric' war with Ukraine at G20 summit in Bali The Prime Minister also insists 'countries should not invade their neighbours'
The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022 PM Mateusz Morawiecki calls for calm after explosion – as it happened Poland’s PM convenes urgent national security meeting after stray missiles feared to have crossed into Nato member country