Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis Europe is staring down a winter energy crisis The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Ukrainians scared by Russia's preordained referendums After seven weary months of war, many Ukrainians fear more suffering and political repression awaits them The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Kremlin says no decision yet on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop men fleeing The Kremlin said on Monday no decision had been taken on whether to seal Russia's borders to stop an exodus of military-aged men fleeing the country, after days of chaotic scenes during its first military mobilisation since World War Two. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
Pro-Kremlin businessman confirms he founded Wagner Group Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said on Monday he had founded the Wagner mercenary group and confirmed its deployment to countries in Latin America and Africa. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). France 24 · Sep 26, 2022
Vladimir Putin sending newly-mobilised troops to their slaughter in Ukraine, says UK Vladimir Putin is sending newly-mobilised troops to their slaughter in Ukraine with little training before they are deployed, British defence chiefs said on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022
As winter approaches, will Putin’s ‘partial mobilisation’ help Russia win the war in Ukraine? Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent announcement of a “partial mobilisation” of 300,000 Russian personnel to fight in Ukraine sounded decisive. It isn’t. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian conscripts being sent straight to front, Kyiv says; UK sanctions Russians linked to ‘sham referendums’ – as it happened Untrained conscripts being sent directly to Ukraine frontline, Kyiv claims; UK announces new package of sanctions The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
U.S. officials warn of "catastrophic consequences" if Putin's forces use nuclear weapons The ramped-up nuclear rhetoric by Russian officials comes after several significant losses in Ukraine this month. Axios · Sep 26, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russian army 'is not able to fight' as the Kremlin plans troop mobilisation As thousands look to leave Russia following Vladimir Putin's troop mobilisation, European nations are divided on whether to welcome those fleeing the draft. ABC News · Sep 26, 2022
Factbox-Potential flashpoints in Italy's new rightist coalition Italy's rightist alliance looks sure to win a parliamentary majority following Sunday's election, but its three main parties have different positions in important areas, which could hobble their administration. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss calls for ‘even more special’ ties with US Britain and the U.S. are still best mates, says the U.K.’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss. Tribune News Service · Sep 26, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 215 of the invasion A Russian man has shot the leader of the local military draft committee in a Siberian town; protests against Kremlin’s military call-up continue The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2022
Vladimir Putin has raised the nuclear threat. What capabilities does Russia have? President Vladimir Putin says he will defend Russia's territory with every means at his disposal, and it's put the threat of nuclear war back into focus. ABC News · Sep 25, 2022
Italy set for hard-right turn It could be Italy's most right-wing government in decades. Axios · Sep 25, 2022
Axios · Sep 25, 2022 Biden vs. his advisers: Political instincts clash with party lines Biden is a gut-instinct politician, but he is being contained by his advisers.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 Ukrainian ambassador pleas for continued ‘patience’ from refugee hosts Vadym Prystaiko said Ukraine needs ‘much more’ help from the UK as the country fights back against Moscow’s invasion.
Daily Mirror · Sep 25, 2022 Kremlin purge escalates as VIPs opposing Putin's Ukraine war found dead Fears among Putin’s oligarchy have soared since the suspicious death this month of anti-war oil magnate Ravil Maganov, 67, amid claims he was beaten before “falling” to his death
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022 Moscow Pledges ‘Full Protection’ to Any Areas Annexed by Russia Russia has sought to defend its seven-month-old war, with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov telling the United Nations that regions of Ukraine where widely-criticized referendums are being held would get Russia's "full protection" if annexed by Moscow. The votes in four eastern Ukrainian regions, aimed at annexing territory Russia has taken…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022 Zelenskiy vows to liberate all of Ukraine as Russian ‘vote’ continues Reports suggest local population in occupied areas has overwhelmingly boycotted Kremlin’s referendum
Reuters · Sep 25, 2022 Scores detained after police clash with people opposed to mobilisation in Russia's Dagestan At least 100 people were detained at a protest opposing the mobilisation in the southern Russian region of Dagestan, underscoring the anger with President Vladimir Putin's order to send hundreds of thousands more people to fight in Ukraine.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 25, 2022 Sullivan: Washington Privately Warned Moscow Against Using Nuclear Arms The United States would respond decisively to any Russian use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine and has spelled out to Moscow the "catastrophic consequences" it would face, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. Sullivan's remarks represented the latest American warning following the thinly veiled nuclear threat made…
Reuters · Sep 25, 2022 U.S. warns Putin of 'catastrophic' consequences if nuclear weapons used in Ukraine The United States would respond decisively to any Russian use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine and has spelled out to Moscow the "catastrophic consequences" it would face, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 UK-US relationship still ‘special,’ says Liz Truss The Prime Minister said she is determined to foster even closer transatlantic ties.
Axios · Sep 25, 2022 Zelensky: Russia annexing Ukrainian territory will end diplomatic talks "This would make it impossible, in any case, to continue any diplomatic negotiations."
Axios · Sep 25, 2022 Zelensky: Putin's mobilization is admission that Russia is struggling "But now, they admitted that their army is not able to fight with Ukraine anymore," Zelensky said.