U.S. to give $725 million in additional defense aid to Ukraine The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered deadly missile strikes across Ukraine. Axios · Oct 14, 2022
Losing our standing Re: "Thailand abstains in UN vote against Putin land grab", (Online, Oct 14). Bangkok Post · Oct 14, 2022
Elite Iranian troops 'secretly enter frontline in Ukraine to help Russia's horror blitz' Up to 50 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps specialists have been deployed to train Moscow’s forces in how to operate “Kamikaze drones.” Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022
Vladimir Putin's ambitious defence chief Sergei Shoigu was once the 'heir apparent'. Ukraine's war could bring him down Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu was once among Vladimir Putin's most trusted advisers but, as his military campaign in Ukraine falters, there may be a target on his back. ABC News · Oct 14, 2022
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Kerch bridge attacked; Russia launches strikes across Ukraine; winter weaponised The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022
What is Elon Musk up to in Ukraine? Tech tycoon appears to be withdrawing funding for vital Starlink satellite internet service in warzone after his ‘peace plan’ to end conflict attracted angry response The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
West makes plans to avoid panic if Russia uses nuclear bomb in Ukraine Crisis is considered unlikely but officials re-examine plans to provide support for fearful populations The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022
Democrats suggest shifting weapons from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine Democrats call for suspension of transfer of Patriot missiles in wake of ‘turning point’ in relationship with Saudis The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022
Elite Iranian troops secretly enter Ukraine frontline to help Putin's horror blitz Dozens of specialist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been sent to train soldiers in Ukraine, teaching them how to operate so-called Kamikaze drones as battle rages in Ukraine Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022
Putin Says Draft Vital to Hold Ukraine Front Line but Will End Soon President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia's call-up of reserve forces to fight in Ukraine, criticized as chaotic by some Kremlin allies, had been vital to hold the front line but would be wound up in the next couple of weeks. Russia has conducted a broad mobilization of Russians… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022
Putin warns of ‘global catastrophe’ if Nato troops clash with Russian forces The Russian leader also claims he does not regret the invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Russia cannot sustain renewed campaign of attacks on Ukraine, officials say Western officials have said they do not currently see the situation as a ‘nuclear crisis’. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Putin: Germany unlikely to accept gas via remaining Nord Stream 2 pipeline Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday Germany was unlikely to accept Russian gas from the one remaining undamaged line of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, two days after Berlin rejected his initial offer. Reuters · Oct 14, 2022
Belarus warns against pushing nuclear-armed Russia ‘into corner’ President Alexander Lukashenko tells Ukraine, West not to ‘cross red lines’ drawn by ally, Russia. Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2022
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2022 Lithuanians remain calm, but prepare for potential conflict Officials and locals are ready should Lithuania be dragged into the Ukraine war, and a sense of resilience dominates.
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Russian defence minister's daughter appointed to deal with psychological war trauma Yulia Shoigu, the Russian defence ministers daughter has been tasked with dealing with the psychological trauma of patients on the frontline, effected by the war. She admits people many feel "anxiety and fear"
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Putin says no need for massive new strikes on Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday there was no need for massive new strikes on Ukraine and that Russia was not looking to destroy the country.
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Italy lower house elects pro-Putin right-winger as speaker A pro-Russia, anti-gay politician was elected speaker of Italy's lower house of parliament on Friday, a day after a nationalist lawmaker who collects fascist memorabilia became speaker of the Senate.
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Vladimir Putin warns of 'global catastrophe' and has no regrets about Ukraine war It's the most-recent in a series of threats made by Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin relating to his country's nuclear arsenal and the potential horrors it could unleash
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Putin says he sees no need for talks with Biden Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he saw "no need" for talks with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Gary Lineker shunned Vladimir Putin at World Cup draw and turned down Qatar invitation Lineker was one of the presenters for the draw for the 2018 World Cup, turning down a meeting with Putin, before being invited to the same event for the 2022 tournament
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Westerners in no mood for concessions to Russia in Ukraine, poll finds Exclusive: Survey shows strong support within alliance for tougher sanctions and Nato aid, but more pro-Russia views elsewhere
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Turkey backs Putin gas plan as Nord Stream faces long outage Large sections of the damaged Nord Stream pipelines built to supply gas to Europe might need to be replaced, the head of Gazprom said, while Turkey on Friday backed Russian proposals to build a gas hub there as an alternative supply route.
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2022 Crippling civilian infrastructure has long been part of Russian generals' playbook – Putin is merely expanding that approach In response to massive battlefield setbacks, Russia has increased its attacks in Ukraine on everything from power plants and dams to railways, pipelines and ports.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022 Russian evacuation of residents from Kherson is a ‘deportation’, claims Ukraine Serhiy Khlan, from Kherson’s regional council, says it is only an evacuation for those who have ‘collaborated’ with Russia.