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A former journalist recalls Ukraine's 1991 vote for independence — and how its resilience endures

On Aug. 24, 1991, I was one of a handful of foreign journalists working for a British newspaper and in the Ukrainian parliament when legislators surprised the world and voted for Ukraine’s declaration of independence.

The Conversation

Basketball star Brittney Griner: A pawn in Putin's war games

How is Vladimir Putin using the case of a jailed American basketball superstar to his advantage, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine?

Newsroom.co.nz

Keir Starmer planning Ukraine trip in drive to cement relations with Kyiv

Exclusive: Labour has approached Zelenskiy administration about proposed visit later this year

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Energy price cap announcement: When is it and what can we expect?

Latest Ofgem rise expected to take standard tariffs to £3,600, experts warn

The Independent UK

A soldier's tale: Russian serviceman's scathing memoir depicts a senseless war

BERLIN — A Russian soldier's searing firsthand account of the Ukraine invasion — depicting ordinary foot soldiers exploited as cannon fodder by inept commanders and a cynical Kremlin leadership — is drawing decidedly mixed reviews from inside and outside the battle zone.

Los Angeles Times

Vladimir Putin signs decree to increase size of Russian armed forces

Order to increase personnel from 1.9 to 2.04 million comes as war in Ukraine enters seventh month

The Guardian - UK

Jews are leaving Russia again – is history repeating itself?

It’s not the first time that Jews have felt it necessary to flee Russia, but the invasion of Ukraine has resulted in the fourth wave of exiles in the past hundred years.

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Ukraine: Putin orders another 137,000 Russia troops amid reports of heavy casualties

Western and Kyiv officials predict Russia’s losses in the thousands

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin orders military to expand by 137,000 troops from 2023 as Ukraine war continues

Vladimir Putin’s announcement comes after Russia confirmed its military struck a railway station in eastern Ukraine

Evening Standard

Putin orders Russian military to start beefing up in 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian military to increase the size of the country's armed forces by 137,000 amid Moscow’s military action in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Putin signs decree to increase size of Russian armed forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday to increase the size of Russia's armed forces from 1.9 million to 2.04 million as the war in Ukraine enters its seventh month.

Reuters

Trudy Rubin: 6 months after Russia’s war vs. Ukraine began, the West still won’t give Kyiv the weapons to win

Aug. 24 marked six months since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine. It was also Ukraine’s Independence Day. Yet instead of celebrating, Kyiv canceled all holiday observances across the country as major cities braced for vicious Russian missile attacks.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Is net zero really to blame for soaring energy bills in Great Britain?

Despite frequent claims in rightwing media, green levies make up fraction of bills and renewables are reducing costs

The Guardian - UK

U.N.'s Bachelet calls on Putin to halt armed attacks on Ukraine

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt armed attacks on Ukraine and said the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant must be demilitarized.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine Plans International Court to Put Putin on Trial

Six months into Russia's invasion, Ukrainian officials are drawing up plans to make sure Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top military commanders will be tried for launching the war. The plan for a special international tribunal to investigate Russia's alleged "crime of aggression" is being spearheaded by Andrii Smirnov,…

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US Warns of Sanctions Against Türkiye over Russia Ties

Türkiye's top business association has confirmed receiving a letter from the US Treasury warning of possible sanctions if it continues doing business with Russia. Washington is growing increasingly alarmed that the Russian government and businesses are using Türkiye to evade Western financial and trading restrictions imposed in response to the…

France 24

Power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant restored after brief cut

The last regular power line supplying electricity to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine was restored on Thursday after a temporary cut, the UN nuclear watchdog said, citing Ukrainian authorities. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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Sweden has broken its neutrality convention and sided with Ukraine. Does this matter?

Sweden’s decision to apply for NATO membership following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has generally been greeted with enthusiasm, as a further demonstration of Western unity in the face of Vladimir Putin’s aggression.

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Russian politician says security forces detained him for calling Ukraine war "an invasion"

The former mayor Russia's fourth-largest city could face up to 3 years in prison if convicted.

The News Lens

Will Thailand’s Prime Minister Defy Time?

Despite being suspended as prime minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha still holds the powerful position of Defense minister and will continue to attend cabinet meetings.

The Independent UK

Tory leadership race – live: Truss and Sunak urged to raise tax to lower energy bills

Covering rise Britons’ bills would cost government more than £110bn, report finds

Daily Mirror

Speedo-wearing tourist inadvertently 'leaks' Russia's defence position in holiday snap

A Russian tourist who posed for a holiday photo in a pair of speedos has been "thanked" by the Ukrainian defence ministry for inadvertently giving away the position of Vladimir Putin's forces

Daily Mirror

Ukraine on alert over ‘unpredictable’ Vladimir Putin whose 'plan has gone to s**t'

A soldier fighting for his country in Ukraine feels Vladimir Putin could be toppled soon as his country celebrates independence day - but the special task force member Valentyn Ilchuk fears the Russian leader could mark the day with a serious escalation

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson warns Brits must 'endure tough winter' to keep supporting Ukraine

“If we're paying in our energy bills for the evils of Vladimir Putin, the people of Ukraine are paying in their blood,” the Prime Minister said on a surprise visit to Kyiv

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin wants ‘genocide of Ukrainians’ not to seize land, soldiers claim

A Ukrainian soldier who left his family to fight on the frontline says Russian troops now appear to have little interest in seizing land, but instead want a "genocide" of his people

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