Ukraine-Russia war: power infrastructure in Enerhodar destroyed by shelling, says UN – as it happened Shelling of city where nuclear plant staff live poses growing threat to plant itself, says UN The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022
Biden, Trump, Putin, Musk Offer Condolences And Pay Tributes To Queen Elizabeth: 'Legacy Will Loom Large' Condolences and tributes from across the globe poured in after the longest reigning Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. Benzinga · Sep 9, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 198 of the invasion Ukraine’s counter-offensive in Kharkiv continues; 10 people including three children injured as kindergarten shelled The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022
Zelenskiy: Blinken Visit to Kyiv Sends 'Important Signal' Amid Counter-offensive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kyiv on Thursday sent an important signal to Ukraine. "This is a very important signal that the United States is with us. Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022
Blinken visit to Kyiv sends 'important signal' amid counter-offensive - Zelenskiy President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kyiv on Thursday sent an important signal to Ukraine as it pressed a counter-offensive against Russia in the south and east. Reuters · Sep 8, 2022
US unveils more than $2bn military aid for Kyiv as Ukraine makes military gains Announcement came as US secretary of state Antony Blinken visited Kyiv The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Ukraine has retaken 1,000 sq km of territory, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says President announces soldiers have taken key eastern town of Balakliia, as US secretary of state visits Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022
Liz Truss may signal a reset of Britain’s special relationship with the US The phones are ringing in leaders’ offices around the world announcing Britain has a new Prime Minister. As is both diplomatic necessity and ornamental tradition, an incoming Downing Street occupant makes a series of calls to the country’s most important allies presenting themselves and getting straight to business Liz Truss… Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022
What should Ukraine expect from UK’s PM Truss? Ukrainian analysts are optimistic that the new British leader will continue the close UK-Ukraine partnership. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2022
Ukrainian forces retake Russian-held territory near Kharkiv Ukrainian forces have retaken portions of Russian-held territory in the northeastern Kharkiv region The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
UN: Evidence of Russia Taking Ukrainian Children The United Nations cited "credible accusations" Wednesday that Moscow's forces have forcibly taken Ukrainian children to Russia, while Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of benefitting from the eased grain blockade. Kyiv meanwhile said its forces had recaptured significant territory in a counter-offensive southeast of Kharkiv that experts say… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022
Ukraine claims battlefield gains as US pledges more military aid Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin and Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken announced Thursday that the US has approved an additional aid package for Ukraine and neighbouring countries as multilateral talks on the crisis took place in Germany. It came as Ukraine's military claimed the recapture of more than 20 settlements in the… France 24 · Sep 8, 2022
Russian And Chinese Navy Warships Fire At Targets In Sea Of Japan During War Games This footage reportedly shows Russian and Chinese navy warships taking part in wargames in the Sea of Japan and firing ordnance at targets. Zenger · Sep 7, 2022
GOP gives thumbs down to Biden's $47B emergency request President Joe Biden’s request for $47 billion in emergency funding is getting a thumbs down from Republicans in Congress The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 Zelenskiy says next year's budget will be a war budget, focus on defence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday said next year's budget would be a war budget, devoting more than a trillion hryvnias ($27.40 billion) to defence and security spending.
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskiy reports good military news from Kharkiv region Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday reported "good news" from the Kharkiv region east of Kyiv, saying some settlements had been recaptured from Russian forces.
Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2022 EU plans to cap Russian gas price as Putin issues warning Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to cut off all energy supplies if Brussels were to impose a cap.
France 24 · Sep 7, 2022 Ukrainian counteroffensive: Kyiv could ‘seize Kherson before the winter’ Ukrainian troops are currently conducting a counteroffensive in the southern Kherson region. There are no on-the-ground assessments of the fighting since journalists are barred from the frontlines. But General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN, says that barring unforeseen battlefront developments, the Ukrainians could…
The Conversation · Sep 7, 2022 Ukraine war: a dangerous time to be a Russian-installed official in occupied territory Moscow has long used proxy leaders to provide a facade of independent legitimacy for territory it controls and it did so after occupying territory in the east of Ukraine in 2014.
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 Scholz offers German help with Ukraine reconstruction in call with Zelenskiy Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged Germany's ongoing support for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in which the leaders discussed further ways to help the war-torn country, a German government spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 Ukraine thanks EU for 5 billion euros aid, calls for full IMF program Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday thanked the European Union for confirming 5 billion euros ($4.97 billion) in macro-financial aid but said the country needed a "full-fledged" program of financing from the International Monetary Fund.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022 Ukraine launches surprise counterattack in Kharkiv region Zelenskiy reports ‘good news’ from northern front as Donetsk People’s Republic says Balakliia ‘encircled’
The Conversation · Sep 7, 2022 Zaporizhzhia: proposals for demilitarised zone around Europe's biggest nuclear power plant are unprecedented – expert reveals Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed an international proposal for a demilitarised zone around Europe’s biggest nuclear plant, currently occupied by Russia.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022 Now is the time to give Ukraine lethal weaponry we’ve so far held back The battle for Kherson is critical — as almost every part of Ukraine’s entire 1,500-mile battlefront has been at one time or another since February 24. This time it is an acute test for both sides. It’s a test for the whole alliance backing Kyiv, as well as Russia.
Reuters · Sep 7, 2022 UN deal gives Russia no say in destination of grain - Ukraine presidential adviser Russian complaints about a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain from ports in the Black Sea are "flabbergasting" as the deal gives Moscow no role in determining where the grain goes, a Ukrainian presidential adviser said on Wednesday.