Russia to Boost Defense Budget as Ukraine War Drags On

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea says it will back Russia until it achieves victory

Foreign ministers’ meeting in Moscow forges closer ties amid imminent deployment of thousands of North Korean troops against Ukraine. What we know on day 983. See all our coverage of the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns

With fewer men willing to fight, Russia is focusing on cash incentives for those who sign up, seeking to avoid an unpopular draft while still increasing the ranks of soldiers.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: Military holding off one of Russia’s fiercest offensives since invasion began, says Syrskyi

Top Ukrainian military commander’s comments come after Russia’s quickest monthly gains since start of war. What we know on day 984. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war Ukrainian ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region; Pro-Eu president wins Moldovan vote. What we know on day 985. United Nations Secretary-General ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

America and... the war in Ukraine

Could the US election result threaten support for Kyiv?

Russia’s elusive war aims

Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victory

World - Financial Times - October 19

FM pushes for significant NHS cash boost in budget

Eluned Morgan is keen to see investment in the English NHS, which would mean more for Wales as well.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Biden heading to Berlin for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine

President Joe Biden left Washington for Germany early Thursday for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine.

Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Mixed reaction to Zelenskyy’s ‘victory plan’; Video purportedly shows North Korean recruits collecting Russian military fatigues. What we know on day 970. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine

Russia has returned to Ukraine the bodies of 501 soldiers in what appears to be the biggest repatriation of war dead since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022

World - ABC News - October 18

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Russians in the area of Ukraine’s invasion have described seeing signs of violent encounters, as well as respectful treatment from Ukrainian troops.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Ukraine's military has been under severe pressure of late, in part due to Russia's greater manpower.

Zelensky unveils anticipated 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday publicly unveiled his “Victory Plan” for Ukraine’s defensive war against Russia, following closed-door pitches with world leaders and including ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test

Funding commitments raise questions over whether the money can deliver needed long-term transformation

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

U.S. Defense Sec. Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv Monday morning as concerns rise in Ukraine over the U.S. election and how that will affect the war ...

UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets

The funds are the UK's contribution to a $50bn (£38bn) loan package announced back in June.

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises

The two governments said they will coordinate more on defense, with British and German troops conducting joint military exercises on NATO’s eastern border.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Officials say German submarine-hunting planes will patrol the North Atlantic from a base in Scotland under a new Britain-Germany defense pact in response to the growing threat from Russia

World - ABC News - October 23

Evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, Defense Secretary Austin says

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, with lawmakers in South Korea saying 3,000 North Korean troops are supporting the Kremlin's war ...

Death of Yahya Sinwar is boost for Netanyahu but may not end war

Killing will throw Hamas into disarray and give encouragement to Israeli military and political officials. The death of Yahya Sinwar , the head of Hamas and mastermind of the 7 October attacks, ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

CEO of Europe defense company says region faces ‘wake-up call’ to boost spending

Countries have to start building capabilities and replenish stockpiles, said CEO of Swedish defense contractor Saab.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’

The BBC visits a key city under attack by Russia and finds eroded morale among its few remaining residents.

Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine

Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

Russia says it has captured the village of Levadne in southern Ukraine as it probes for weaknesses along the war’s roughly 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line before winter arrives

World - ABC News - October 14

Latest in Russia to Boost Defense Budget as Ukraine War Drags On

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea says it will back Russia until it achieves victory

Russia Showers Cash on Men Enlisting in Ukraine War, Bringing Prosperity to Some Towns

Ukraine war briefing: Military holding off one of Russia’s fiercest offensives since invasion began, says Syrskyi

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

America and... the war in Ukraine

Russia’s elusive war aims

FM pushes for significant NHS cash boost in budget

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

Biden heading to Berlin for talks on defense, trade and Ukraine

Ukraine war briefing: G7 defence ministers pledge ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine

Russia returns 500 dead soldiers to Ukraine

Ukraine Invaded Russia. Here’s What It Was Like for Civilians.

Ukraine in new mobilisation drive as Russia advances

Zelensky unveils anticipated 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine war

Austin, in Ukraine, Announces New Arms Shipment as U.S. Election Looms

NHS £25bn Budget boost puts pledge of ‘no cash without reform’ to test

U.S. Defense Sec. Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine

UK to boost Ukraine funding using £2bn from Russian assets

The UK and Germany Agree on New Defense Pact as Russia Threat Rises

Britain and Germany will sign a defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Britain and Germany sign defense pact to counter Russia's growing threat

Evidence of North Korean troops in Russia, Defense Secretary Austin says

Death of Yahya Sinwar is boost for Netanyahu but may not end war

CEO of Europe defense company says region faces ‘wake-up call’ to boost spending

Fighting Russia - and low morale - on Ukraine's ‘most dangerous front line’

Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

Russia says it captured a southern Ukraine village in a push before winter comes

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