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Pentagon Declines to Offer Details on US-Russia Defense Call

The Pentagon on Friday declined to offer specifics about the first call since May between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart beyond saying that Austin emphasized a need for lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine. A Pentagon spokesperson told a televised news briefing that Austin…

Asharq Al-Awsat

After eight rounds, is there space for further EU sanctions on Russia?

Baltic states and Poland have a long shopping list, but host of others seen as cautious of new measures

The Guardian - UK

Kherson civilian 'evacuations' by Russia 'outrageous': EU Commission VP Jourova

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Vera Jourova, a Vice-President of the European Commission, strongly condemned what Russia says are evacuations of civilians in the Kherson province of southern Ukraine. "I come from Czechoslovakia and this is the old playbook," she told Catherine Nicholson. "The Soviet military invasion of 1968 was presented…

France 24

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Belarus: More sanctions could be on the way, EU external action service boss says

Catherine Nicholson interviews Stefano Sannino, the head of the EU's global network of 144 ambassadors and heads of delegation. The Secretary General of the European External Action Service addresses the West's concerns about the latest joint Russian-Belarusian military activities, warning that further EU sanctions against Minsk could be on the…

France 24

Pentagon declines to offer details on U.S.-Russia defense call

The Pentagon on Friday declined to offer specifics about the first call since May between U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart beyond saying that Austin emphasized a need for lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Why did Central America shift UN votes on Russia-Ukraine war?

Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador’s vote changes this year reflect relations with world superpowers, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine Appeals for More Help with Air Defenses, Warns over Iran

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a new call for foreign help strengthening Ukraine's air defenses against Russian air strikes during talks on Friday with three members of the US Congress. An air force spokesperson echoed Zelenskiy's appeal, saying the world must prevent Tehran providing Moscow with ballistic missiles in addition to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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E3 Calls for UN to Probe Russia’s Alleged Use of Iranian Drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a UN Security Council Resolution. In a letter signed by their UN envoys and seen by Reuters, the three backed Ukraine's call on Monday for such…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of plotting to blow up Ukrainian dam

President says destruction of Nova Kakhovka dam would mean large-scale disaster for towns and cities

The Guardian - UK

Home after prisoner swap, Croatian soldier says he was beaten in Russian captivity

A month has passed since Vjekoslav Prebeg was freed from Russian captivity in a prisoner swap between Ukraine and Russia, and the 40-year-old Croatian still looks shaken as he recounts his experiences.

Reuters

Turkey accuses US of ‘bullying’ Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil cuts

Turkey’s foreign minister slams US for ‘bullying’ Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced oil production cuts.

Al Jazeera

Urgent plea for more Homes for Ukraine sponsors as war rages on and winter approaches

Refugees Welcome: Ukrainians who have found homes in the UK tell Holly Bancroft about their joys and worries as thousands more look for sponsors in the UK

The Independent UK

E3 seeks U.N. to probe Russia's alleged use of Iranian drones

Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for a United Nations probe of accusations Russia has used Iranian-origin drones to attack Ukraine, allegedly violating a U.N. Security Council Resolution.

Reuters

In Kyiv, the home front is back and winter is looming

Russian attacks and the prospect of power cuts have made people nervous and politicians angry

The Guardian - UK

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Spain moves yacht linked to Russian oligarch after payments stop - ministry source

Spanish authorities moved a luxury yacht linked to the sanctioned head of Russian defence group Rostec after the shipyard where it was berthed stopped receiving payments for its repairs, a transport ministry source said.

Reuters

At least half of Ukraine's thermal power capacity hit by Russian strikes -minister

Russian air attacks have hit at least half of Ukraine's thermal generation capacity, causing billions of dollars of damage since Oct. 10, though not all those power units have stopped working completely, Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Ukrainian minister sees no progress on deal for occupied nuclear plant

Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday he saw no signs of progress towards a deal involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.N. nuclear watchdog on resolving the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Daily Mirror

Russia 'plants mines in Ukraine dam' for missile strike to leave 80 towns underwater

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of preparing to destroy the Kahkokva dam which would leave tens of thousands of civilians homeless and cut off water supplies to the south of the country

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Kyiv hospital staff and new mums hatch blackout plans

As the Ukrainian capital braces for power blackouts after Russia rained missiles on the country's electricity infrastructure, patients and staff at one Kiyv hospital are putting a brave face on the situation.

Al Jazeera

Should the EU impose a travel ban on all Russians?

Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Natia Seskuria about the bloc’s dilemma.

Reuters

Russian-installed Kherson official: Kyiv's claims of mines laid at Nova Kakhovka dam "false" -RIA

A Russian-installed official in the occupied part of Ukraine's Kherson region on Friday said that allegations by Kyiv that Russia has begun mining the Nova Kakhovka dam are "false", state-owned news agency RIA reported.

Reuters

Ukraine appeals for more help with air defences, warns over Iran

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made a new call for foreign help strengthening Ukraine's air defences against Russian air strikes during talks on Friday with three members of the U.S. Congress.

Daily Mirror

Bizarre claim Vladimir Putin’s body double actually fired sniper rifle at training base

Russia's tyrannical ruler Vladimir Putin became reclusive during the height of the pandemic, but seems unusually tactile in a video taken at the Western Military District's training ground in Ryazan

Reuters

EU seeks united front on China reliance as Germany plans trip

European Union leaders jointly expressed concern on Friday about economic reliance on China, leaving German Chancellor Olaf Scholz facing questions over an imminent trip there with business chiefs.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkish Leader to Meet Sweden’s New PM over its NATO Bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he has agreed to meet with Sweden’s new prime minister in Ankara to discuss the Scandinavian country’s bid to join NATO, describing the visit as an opportunity to test Stockholm’s “sincerity” in meeting Türkiye’s conditions. In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden abandoned…

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