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First Thing: backlash against Saudi Arabia grows in Congress over oil cut

An influential Democratic senator has threatened to freeze weapons sales to the kingdom. Plus, Ukraine demands more western missiles

The Guardian - UK

Pro-Putin hawk dances for joy as Russia pummels Ukraine in 24-hour horror assault

More than 80 cruise missiles and 24 drones rained down a blitz on Ukraine yesterday, targeting museums, heritage sites and civilian areas in seven cities, including the capital of Kyiv

Daily Mirror

Russia's war ally Belarus to hold armed forces inspection

Russian ally Belarus, which has let Moscow's army launch attacks on Ukraine from its territory, said on Tuesday it was beginning a military inspection to ensure "combat readiness".

Reuters

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Belarus says it will inspect armed forces to ensure ‘combat readiness’

Announcement comes a day after Minsk said it was sending troops to Ukraine border

The Independent UK

Top Russian judge killed in Crimea bridge explosion after his Cadillac plunged into the sea

The judge’s death, not announced until days after others killed in the blast, may alter the way the explosion is viewed

Daily Mirror

Lavrov Says Russia Open to Talks with West, Awaiting Serious Proposal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was open to talks with the West on the Ukraine war but had yet to receive any serious proposal to negotiate. In an interview on state TV, Lavrov said officials including White House national security spokesman John Kirby had said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine in plea for more weapons as attacks go on

Western leaders consider sending more weapons to Ukraine

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Factbox-What is the G7, who are its members, and what does it do?

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations will hold a call on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a day after Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour.

Reuters

Nissan decides to pull out of production in Russia

Nissan Motor Co. announced Tuesday that it had decided to withdraw from automobile production in Russia, where it had been operating since 2009.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Canada foreign minister calls Russian attacks on Ukraine 'abhorrent'

Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday called Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine "abhorrent" and said she condemned them "in the strongest possible terms".

Reuters

Why is Russia at war with Ukraine and what does Putin want?

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

The Independent UK

Russia open to Putin meeting Biden at G20, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia will not turn down a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden at a forthcoming G20 meeting and would consider the proposal if it receives one.

Reuters

Ukrainian foreign minister: Russian attacks on energy facilities are war crimes

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused Russia on Tuesday of committing war crimes by deliberately targeting energy facilities to create "unbearable conditions for civilians".

Reuters

Russia's Lavrov says U.S. de facto involved in Ukraine war

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that the United States had long been involved in the war in Ukraine.

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Bangkok Post

Eastern NATO allies call Russia's Ukraine strikes 'war crimes'

Eleven members of NATO's eastern flank on Tuesday called Russia's recent bombing blitz across Ukraine a "war crime", adding that any nuclear threats were "unacceptable".

Salon

Ukraine's victory "almost a done deal"

Retired U.S. Army officer and author John Spencer on the "dying breath of a giant" — Russia's historic collapse

Irish Mirror

Private security firm brought in to try and protect Ireland's undersea data cables over Russia attack fears

Defence Minister Simon Coveney confirmed Eirgrid was using a private company to provide surveillance and monitoring capability

Reuters

Italy's Draghi condemns Russia's "brutal attacks" on Ukraine

Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine are unacceptably "brutal attacks", Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday.

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Reuters

U.S., allies aim to continue hammering Russia over its 'egregious' war in Ukraine -officials

Western governments plan to ratchet up pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine, underscoring continued support for Ukraine when finance officials from around the world gather in Washington this week, senior U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

UK spy chief says China's tech aims are a 'threat to us all'

The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence agency is accusing China of using its economic and technological clout to clamp down at home and exert control abroad

The Independent UK

Swedes refuse Russian request for pipeline probe info

Sweden says it will not give information regarding gas leaks in the Baltic Sea to Russia because of Swedish investigative confidentiality

Reuters

Deadly Russian strikes may have violated international law principles - UN

Russia may have violated principles on the conduct of hostilities under international humanitarian law with deadly strikes on Ukraine on Monday, a spokesperson for the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said.

Reuters

Moldovan president calls for tougher policing to tackle pro-Russia protests

Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Tuesday backed giving more powers to law enforcement to crack down on street protests, which she said were destabilising the country and aimed at installing a pro-Russian leadership.

The Conversation

Burkina Faso coup raises questions about growing Russian involvement in west Africa

As if fighting in what – for now, at least – appears to be a losing battle in Ukraine weren’t enough, the Wagner Group, a private army of Russian mercenaries commanded by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close associate of Vladimir Putin, is heavily committed in a range of conflicts and security…

Reuters

Ukraine grain backlog prompts U.N. call for faster ship checks

(This Oct. 11 story officially corrects to adjust JCC data in paragraph 7, reflecting most-delayed ship awaiting inspections for 20 days.)

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