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Zelensky's victory plan for Ukraine

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Politics - The Hill - October 16

Autocracies Against Ukraine

We explain North Korea’s decision to send troops to help Russia.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

The west’s halfhearted resistance to Russia

Ukraine’s friends can be much tougher with Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ — and other economic weapons

World - Financial Times - October 17

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

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partners

World - Financial Times - October 25

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

Engine donated to help firefighters in Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - October 16

US finalises $20bn loan to Ukraine

Treasury officials say at least half of the funds could be delivered to Kyiv before end of year

Business - Financial Times - October 23

ICC prosecutor announces renewed probe into alleged crimes in conflict-torn eastern Congo

The International Criminal Court prosecutor is renewing an investigation in Congo and focusing on allegations of crimes committed in the conflict-torn North Kivu province in the central African ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar killed, Israel says. Why it matters as Middle East conflict escalates.

Hamas' chief Yahya Sinwar was killed during an Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip, officials have confirmed. This development could signal the next phase of Israel's conflict in the Middle East ...

Mideast conflict looms over US presidential race as Harris, Trump jostle for an edge

The crisis in the Middle East is looming over the race for the White House as the campaign enters its final weeks

‘Utter ruin’: Gaza economy would take 350 years to return to pre-conflict level, UN says

Report says ‘intense military operations in Gaza have left unprecedented humanitarian, environmental and social catastrophe’. Middle East crisis – live updates Gaza’s economy has been left ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Trump, Harris offering contrasting plans on how they'll deal with Middle East conflicts

As the Biden administration continues to push for cease-fires in the Middle East, the two top contenders to take over the Oval Office, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, are putting out very different ...

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Putin’s battle to keep Georgia in Russia’s orbit

The country is holding elections that could decide whether it tilts towards Moscow or Brussels. Observers fear that violence may follow

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Why Are North Korean Troops in Russia?

Over the last month, North Korea’s role aiding Russia in its war in Ukraine has significantly escalated. U.S. officials reported that North Korean soldiers are already operating in the Kursk region ...