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Expect additional measures in coming days over Russia's referendums -State Dept

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said to expect additional measures in coming days from Washington in response to referendums held by Russia in occupied regions of Ukraine.

Reuters

EXPLAINER: How real are Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine?

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns that he won’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons to ward off Ukraine’s attempt to reclaim control of Moscow-occupied areas that the Kremlin is about to annex

The Independent UK

Former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov 'summoned' by Russia to fight in war in Ukraine

Former Everton midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has been summoned to the Russian army to fight in Ukraine, according to reports

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Moscow tries to draft fleeing Russian men at the borders

Long lines of Russian men who are trying to escape being called up to fight in Ukraine continue to clog highways out of the country

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson suggests US blew up Nord Stream pipeline – and lists possible Russian ‘retaliations’

‘Ok, we’ve entered a new phase’, says Fox News anchor

The Independent UK

U.S. working on sanctions responding to Russia annexation plans

The United States is working with allies on sanctions to impose if Russia annexes new areas of Ukraine, and they will include penalties on individuals and entities inside and outside of Russia that support annexation, the White House said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russian ballet dancer censured for pro-war performance in Uzbekistan

A prominent Russian ballet dancer complained on Wednesday that he was censured for performing a song dedicated to fallen Russian soldiers while on tour in Uzbekistan, while Uzbek authorities said he had deviated from an agreed programme.

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Western leaders fear Putin planning deadly strike to turn war in Russia's favour

Vladimir Putin is feared to be preparing a strike inside Ukraine or an attack against the West, possibly in the form of maritime communications cables and cyber war

Daily Mirror

Simon Coveney says referendums which back Russian rule in Ukraine are a 'sham'

'We will not recognise the results of referendums that we don’t believe truly reflect what people in those parts of Ukraine actually want'

Irish Mirror

Russia probing damage to Nord Stream pipelines as 'international terrorism' -Ifax

Russia's FSB security service is investigating the damage sustained by the Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea as "international terrorism", the Interfax news agency cited the general prosecutor's office as saying on Wednesday.

Reuters

Wrongful detentions of Americans by foreign powers are fast rising, a new study says

The report finds a dramatic rise in the number of Americans who are being wrongfully held, as a growing number of countries embrace the practice as a way to gain leverage over the U.S.

WEKU

UN Security Council to Meet Friday on Damage to Nord Stream Gas Pipelines

The United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to two Russian gas pipelines to Europe that has caused gas to spew into the Baltic Sea. The French UN mission, which holds the presidency of the 15-member council for September, said the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US renews call for citizens to leave Russia amid mobilisation

Washington also announces additional $1.1bn in weapons for Ukraine, including advanced rocket systems and radars.

Al Jazeera

Russians flee the draft as the reality of the war in Ukraine hits home

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “partial mobilization” in the Ukraine war has triggered mass protests throughout the country and launched an exodus of Russian citizens fearing the draft.

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The Independent UK

US poised to provide $1.1 billion more in aid to Ukraine

The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops

The Guardian - UK

Brussels promises to cap price of Russian oil after Putin escalation

European Commission also proposes extra curbs on hi-tech trade as part of sanctions to ‘make Kremlin pay’ over Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

The west must support Russia’s anti-war activists

Letter: Granting asylum to opponents of Vladimir Putin’s war is the right thing to do, writes Darren Reynolds

Evening Standard

Meta takes down Russian misinformation network targeting Europe

The operation centred around roughly 60 websites that spread misinformation around the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Swedish security service opens inquiry into Nord Stream pipeline 'sabotage'

Sweden's security service (SAPO) said Wednesday that it would investigate unexplained explosions and leaks on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, calling them "aggravated sabotage."

The Independent UK

Advocacy group seeks new White House post on hostage cases

The Biden administration should create a new position at the White House National Security Council to focus on cases of Americans wrongfully detained in foreign countries

Reuters

Zelenskiy works the phone to rally support against Russia, thanks allies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called a number of foreign leaders on Wednesday as Moscow looked poised to annex a swath of Ukrainian territory and later thanked them for their support.

Irish Mirror

Government 'seriously concerned' Russia will attack underwater internet cables off Irish coast

'Putin is capable of anything at the moment'

Reuters

UN Security Council to meet Friday on damage to Nord Stream gas pipelines

The United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at the request of Russia to discuss damage to two Russian gas pipelines to Europe that has caused gas to spew into the Baltic Sea.

The Guardian - UK

Nord Stream blasts could herald new phase of hybrid war, say EU politicians

Norway to make military visible at oil and gas installations as bloc rounds on Russia for suspected act of sabotage

Reuters

Russia: action to be taken soon to meet aspirations of Ukrainian regions

Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday that action would be taken soon to meet the aspirations of four occupied Ukrainian regions to become part of Russia, a day after the completion of what Ukraine and the West said were illegal sham referendums.

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