Trump bragged about new US nuclear weapons, Woodward tape shows Former president told Washington Post reporter: ‘We have stuff that Putin and Xi have never heard about before’ The Guardian - US · Oct 26, 2022
Zelensky invites Rishi Sunak to Ukraine as first leader to talk to new Prime Minister ‘I am grateful to everyone who helps us fight for freedom,’ Mr Zelensky said after the call Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2022
Ukraine refugees told not to return yet as energy crisis looms Government tells citizens to wait until spring, amid fears damaged networks ‘will not cope’ as fighting continues The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Vladimir Putin watches Russian nuclear test after preparing for 'enemy attack' The defence ministry in Moscow claimed the exercises were being undertaken to prepare for a possible enemy attack on Russia as the country's military tested their nuclear weapons Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022
Australian troops to help train Ukrainian forces in fight against Russia, as more Bushmaster vehicles sent to war Australian troops will deploy to the UK to train Ukrainian forces, helping bolster the eastern European nation's defences against Vladimir Putin's brutal invasion. ABC News · Oct 26, 2022
Putin observes Russian strategic nuclear forces exercises - RIA Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday observed exercises by Russia's strategic nuclear forces, the Kremlin said. Reuters · Oct 26, 2022
Australian defence force troops to train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK Government emphasised ADF members will not be entering Ukraine, as total Australian aid to Kyiv reaches $655m The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022
Why we are wary of Russian émigrés in Georgia – so soon after Russian invaders In this, one of a series of essays on the war in Ukraine from countries in or neighbouring the former Soviet bloc, a Georgian playwright says the government is out of step with the anti-Putin popular mood The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Putin increasingly fears attacks from anti-war saboteurs in Russia, MoD says It comes after protest group claims responsibility for another attack on Russian rail network The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Russian opposition figure Sobchak's house searched by police Russian police on Wednesday searched a house belonging to journalist, socialite and media personality Kseniya Sobchak as part of a criminal case against her commercial director, state-owned news agency TASS reported, citing law enforcement agencies. Reuters · Oct 26, 2022
Russian emigres in Armenia settle in for the long haul ((This Oct. 26 story has been refiled to correct name to Mary Khachikyan from Mari Khachikyan in paragraph 8)) Reuters · Oct 26, 2022
South Africa allows superyacht belonging to Putin ally billionaire to dock in Cape Town Russian tycoon Alexey Mordashov is one of the many sanctioned by western countries The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022
Carl P. Leubsdorf: Midterm elections could threaten US support for Ukraine The main reason Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ill-considered and brutal invasion of Ukraine has so far proved unsuccessful has been the unexpected determination and courage of the Ukrainian people in fighting to keep their independence. Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022
Russia Digging in for ‘Heaviest of Battles’ in Kherson, Says Ukrainian Official Russian forces are digging in for the "heaviest of battles" in the strategic southern region of Kherson, a senior Ukrainian official said, as the Kremlin prepares to defend the largest city under its control from Ukraine's counter-offensive. Russian forces in the region have been driven back in recent weeks and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022 Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his army mobilization for the war in Ukraine, independent media outlets, human rights activists and draftees themselves have painted a bleak picture
The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2022 Putin watches Russian nuclear drills; 1,000 bodies exhumed in Kharkiv oblast, reports say – as it happened Russian president monitored practice launches of missiles; bodies in Kharkiv oblast include 447 found in Izium, local media say
Daily Record · Oct 26, 2022 5 big issues facing Rishi Sunak from Scottish independence to the Ukraine war The new Prime Minister will start his first day in Downing Street with PMQs in the Commons.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022 Stick to U.S. policy on Ukraine Sending any signal that Vladimir Putin just has to wait things out — that America and its partners will tire of the war, and that if he’s patient, he’ll get a chance to call the shots to his liking — is a slap in the face to the coalition and…
Reuters · Oct 26, 2022 Ukrainians expect tough fight for Kherson; Russia stages nuclear war games Ukrainian troops at the front line said on Wednesday they were expecting a bitter fight for the southern Kherson region, which Russia now appeared to be reinforcing after days in which it seemed possible that Moscow might withdraw.
Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022 Vladimir Putin 'is the new Hitler and Russia doomed to fall like Nazi Germany' Oleksiy Danilov, who is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s most trusted security adviser, dismissed any idea of a deal whereby Russia would keep Crimea
Tribune News Service · Oct 25, 2022 Progressive Democrats pull controversial letter asking Biden to negotiate with Putin for Ukraine ‘diplomacy’ Progressive Democrats on Tuesday abruptly withdrew a controversial letter calling on President Joe Biden to push harder for “diplomacy” to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a message that appeared to undermine American unity behind Kyiv.
Daily Mirror · Oct 25, 2022 Vladimir Putin 'in trouble' as terrifying nuclear missile appears 'untrustworthy' One theory is that Russian officials are hyping dirty bombs precisely because they realise their nuclear arsenal is untrustworthy and not ready for use
ABC News · Oct 25, 2022 International Mobile Justice Team building war crimes cases in Ukraine targeting the Kremlin As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to bring death and destruction, small teams of dedicated lawyers are investigating war crimes they say could lead all the way to the Kremlin.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 UK support for Ukraine ‘as strong as ever’, Sunak tells Zelensky in call On Tuesday evening the new Prime Minister said the UK’s support would be “steadfast” under his leadership.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Progressives retract Ukraine letter to Biden after uproar A group of progressive Democrats has retracted a letter to the White House urging President Joe Biden to engage in direct diplomatic talks with Russia