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Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts in Kharkiv after Russian strikes
Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971. See all our ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
Iran could do with assistance from its powerful ally, Russia. The extent to which Moscow can — and will — help is uncertain, however.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of U.S. election
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Monday, in a show of solidarity with Kyiv just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Pentagon Chief, in Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Announces New Aid but Not Kyiv's Main Asks
Lloyd Austin announced $400 million more in military assistance but no agreement to allow the Ukrainians to use long-range missiles inside Russia.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Only Nato can secure a ‘West German’ future for Ukraine
Accession to the EU needs to be complemented by the security allianceWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns of 'clear' North Korea threat
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Monday morning for his third visit to the country since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.Top stories - ABC News - October 21 -
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Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN’s Guterres ‘to meet Putin’ in Russia
Secretary general did not immediately confirm trip which Ukrainian foreign ministry says ‘damages UN reputation’; two dead in Zaporizhzhia attack. What we know on day 972. See all our ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
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The Shitposting Cartoon Dogs Sending Trucks, Drones, and Weapons to Ukraine’s Front Lines
The North Atlantic Fella Organization, which started as a way to fight Kremlin propaganda, has raised millions of dollars to send vital equipment directly to soldiers fighting Russia.Tech - Wired - October 22 -
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U.S. to Give Ukraine Millions to Build More Long-Range Drones
The move, confirmed by a Pentagon official, is in line with a U.S. policy change aimed at shoring up Ukraine’s ability to fight the war against Russia with its own weapons.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
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Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer
Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia to Aid Fight Against Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III called the situation “very, very serious,” though he said that what the soldiers were doing in Russia was “left to be seen.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General, Andriy Kostin, Resigns Amid Draft Evasion Scandal
The prosecutor general stepped down after accusations that hundreds of officials obtained fake disability certificates. There have been no public allegations that he was involved in the scheme.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
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U.S. says North Korea sending troops to Russia as Ukraine war rages
Defense chief Lloyd Austin says the U.S. sees evidence that Kim Jong Un has sent troops to bolster Vladimir Putin's army amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
G7 Finalizes $50 Billion Ukraine Loan Backed by Russian Assets
The economic lifeline is expected to be disbursed by the end of the year.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
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U.S. Says North Korean Troops Are in Russia, Might Be Used in Ukraine War
Biden administration officials are still weighing a response as Moscow becomes more reliant on foreign assistance to reinforce its military offensive in eastern Ukraine.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
North Korea troops in Ukraine would escalate conflict, Putin's closest ally tells BBC
Vladimir Putin's closest ally speaks to Steve Rosenberg about the war, nuclear weapons and relations with the West.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
China May Chafe as North Korea Sends Soldiers to Fight Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to dispatch troops to help Russia subdue Ukraine may put another Kremlin ally, China, in a tough spot diplomatically.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
