Biden-Xi summit: What Biden wants, what Xi wants When U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with China's Xi Jinping on Monday, don't expect concessions from the U.S. side The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022
Ukraine war, tensions with China loom over big Bali summit A showdown between Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin isn’t happening, but the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and growing tensions between China and the West will be at the fore when leaders of the world’s biggest economies gather in tropical Bali this week The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022
Zelenskiy, visiting Kherson, vows to drive Russia from all of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday visited Kherson, the biggest prize his troops have recaptured so far, vowing to press on until Kyiv reclaims control of all its occupied territory. Reuters · Nov 13, 2022
Jeremy Hunt warns he's Scrooge and will make 'horrible decisions' to save Christmas Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he'll make some tough calls on tax and spending in a bid to get a hold on inflation to prevent recession which he blames on Russia Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
8 things to watch for as global leaders meet in Bali Summits of Group of 20 nations invariably happen with at least one crisis burning, which shapes the discussions both in the meeting room and the one-on-one huddles in the hallways. Tribune News Service · Nov 12, 2022
Rishi Sunak to ‘call out’ Putin’s ‘contempt for international cooperation and sovereignty’ at G20 Prime Minister vows to challenge Russia over Ukraine war at summit Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022
Sunak vows to ‘call out’ Russia over Ukraine in face-to-face encounter with Putin’s minister Prime minister attending G20 summit in Bali days after Russian withdrawal from Kherson The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
Sunak to ‘call out Putin’s regime’ over Ukraine war at G20 summit The Prime Minister departs for the Bali gathering – the first since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – on Sunday. The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022
'There is still a long way to go before Vladimir Putin admits defeat in Ukraine' There is no doubt Volodymyr Zelensky and his courageous fighters are winning this war after retaking Kherson, but there is still a long way to go before Vladimir Putin admits defeat Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
Ukrainian children join in street celebrations after Russian troops flee Kherson Ukraine's President Zelensky hails 'historic day' after withdrawal from regional capital Kherson brings rare moment of joy and hope to his wartorn country, and causes 'reputational damage' to Russia Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
Putin, Raisi discuss deepening ties between Russia and Iran The two leaders are strengthening ties as they face increasing discontent at home and isolation from the West. Al Jazeera · Nov 12, 2022
Vladimir Putin used to bring drama to global summits. Ukraine and fear of assassination will probably keep him from the G20 From Tony Abbott's "shirtfront" vow to wild press conferences with Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin always brings drama to global summits. But this year, the risks are too great for him to leave the Kremlin unattended. ABC News · Nov 12, 2022
Penny Wong flags cooperation on climate change as Australia tries to reboot relationship with China Minister also reiterates Australia’s expectation that China use its influence with Vladimir Putin to end Russian invasion of Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2022
Putin threatened by 'creeping coup' as 'orders not properly done to sabotage dictator' A Moscow political analyst has claimed that high-ranking officials are deliberately not carrying out orders correctly in a bid to undermine the beleaguered Russian president Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
Reuters · Nov 12, 2022 Putin speaks to Iranian president, with emphasis on deepening ties - Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, with both leaders placing emphasis on deepening political, trade and economic cooperation, the Kremlin said in a statement on Saturday.
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 Boris Johnson met with son of ex-KGB oligarch the day after he was sanctioned The then-Prime Minister met with Lord Lebedev the day after his father was hit by war sanctions in Canada. Former spy chief Alexander Lebedev has faced no such crackdowns from British Authorities
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022 Ukraine carries out ‘stabilisation’ of Kherson after night of jubilation Residents of recaptured city warned of potential Russian strikes as Ukrainian forces push frontline to Dnipro River
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 Putin has 1,000 spies in Britain hiding behind normal jobs from teachers to baristas Russia's spies, handled by SVR, the Kremlin’s version of MI6, have even infiltrated high levels of government, experts say. Calls are being made for the public to be warned of the insider threat
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 'Third time unlucky for Gavin Williamson who resigned under three Prime Ministers' Gavin Williamson didn't even have a job, he was Minister Without Portfolio – presumably because, in any efficient government, you need someone to mop up the awkward jobs, writes Mark Steel
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022 Ben Wallace: Russian retreat from Kherson ‘another strategic failure’ for Putin’s troops Defence Secretary says Russia’s war on Ukraine has only led to ‘humiliation’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022 ‘They ran away like goats’: villagers celebrate liberation in Kherson region First reporter to reach Mylove in the Kherson region hears how special forces swept in and the vindictive Russian troops blew up the village school before leaving
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 Why did Russia invade Ukraine and what could happen next? Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation
WEKU · Nov 12, 2022 A new Banksy mural adorns a destroyed building in Ukraine Banksy's work, which the artist posted on Instagram Friday to 11.2 million followers, features a gymnast balancing on a pile of rubble with her hands.
Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022 Putin's fleeing troops destroy dam threatening Kherson with 'atomic bomb' of water Ukrainian forces raised their flag in central Kherson city on Friday and Ukrainians have been flocking to the streets to celebrate victory against the odds after Russia claimed all its troops had retreated
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022 Scenes of joy as Ukrainians celebrate the liberation of Kherson ‘The people of Kherson were waiting. They never gave up on Ukraine. Hope for Ukraine is always justified - and Ukraine always regains its own,’ Mr Zelensky said