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A ‘seismic’ shift: Will Meloni’s Italy turn its back on Europe?

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered…

France 24 · Sep 28, 2022

Putin goes all in: Inside the 30 September Guardian Weekly

Russia’s high-stakes gamble in Ukraine. Plus: Britain’s sterling sinking feeling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Commentary: On the Ukraine war, it’s the West vs. the rest

From the moment Russian forces began their widespread missile barrage against Ukrainian targets in February, the United States and Europe have sought to rally the world on Ukraine’s behalf. The narrative of the collective West has been simple, and it appeals to our moral sensibilities about what is right and…

Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022

EU divided on welcoming Russians fleeing military draft

Men of fighting age have been leaving Russia in droves since President Vladimir Putin’s decision to partially mobilise Russian reservists. The EU is trying to get a common position on whether to open its doors, but for the moment it's up to individual member states – and they're deeply divided.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2022

Italy's Meloni tells Ukraine it can count on her

Nationalist leader Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy's next prime minister, has pledged her full support for Kyiv after receiving congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for her election victory.

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin-backed officials ask Putin to annex regions; EU announces new sanctions on Russia – as it happened

Russian-installed leaders of Luhansk and Kherson ask for territories to be annexed; new EU sanctions designed to ‘make Kremlin pay’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

Analysis-Truth or bluff? Why Putin's nuclear warnings have the West worried

President Vladimir Putin's latest warning that he is ready to use nuclear weapons to defend Russia amid the war in Ukraine has made a troubling question much more urgent: Is the former KGB spy bluffing?

Reuters · Sep 28, 2022

Satellite images show long queues out of Russia as enlistment centre reportedly established at Georgia border

As Russian men line up for kilometres at border crossings to avoid President Vladimir Putin's mobilisation efforts, some have reportedly been issued draft notices at the Georgian border.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Will Russia annex the occupied Ukrainian territories this week?

Now Moscow has the ‘results’ it wanted from its fake referendums, Putin and the west are considering next steps

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Ukrainian family's anguish as they are forced to leave daughter's boyfriend behind as they flee to Scotland

The family moved to the Lanark area via the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which was launched in March.

Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022