Category: 2. RussianAggression
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Ukraine use of long-range missiles could escalate conflict, says former UK official
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House Lord Kim Darroch, Britain’s former national security adviser, has warned that allowing long-range Storm Shadow missiles to be fired by Ukraine into Russia risks a… Continue Reading
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NATO Says ‘No Justification’ For Missile Attack On Grain Vessel In Black Sea
U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to meet amid signs they are growing more receptive to loosening restrictions on Ukraine’s use of donated long-range weapons, as Moscow issued stern warnings against granting Kyiv the capability to strike deeper into… Continue Reading
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Why Kyiv wants to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia
A Storm Shadow cruise missile fired from the Ukrainian border at the Khalino airfield just outside the Russian city of Kursk would cover the 100km distance in only six minutes — much quicker than most of Ukraine’s drones. For now, Kyiv does not publicly have permission from its western allies… Continue Reading
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49 Ukrainians Freed In Latest Prisoner Swap With Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to meet amid signs they are growing more receptive to loosening restrictions on Ukraine’s use of donated long-range weapons, as Moscow issued stern warnings against granting Kyiv the capability to strike deeper into… Continue Reading
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EU Condemns Alleged Iranian Missile Transfers To Russia, Mulls New Sanctions
Azerbaijan is laying the groundwork to boost its ambitions in the South Caucasus and is looking to China for help. In just two months, Baku’s ties with Beijing have quickly moved forward as the oil-rich country has inched closer politically and economically through a series of agreements that… Continue Reading
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Ukraine rushes to repair damaged energy plants in time for winter
Ukraine is preparing for winter, which energy experts predict will be the most difficult since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Russia’s intense rocket attacks over the spring and summer destroyed 90% of Ukraine’s thermal generation capacity, and Ukrainians are rushing to… Continue Reading
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Russia Expels 6 U.K. Diplomats as Tensions Mount Over Missiles
The move was made in response to “the numerous unfriendly steps taken by London,” Moscow said, as Britain signaled a willingness to allow Ukraine to use its long-range weapons. Continue Reading
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Russia Releases 45 Indians Fighting In Ukraine, 50 Remain
U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to meet amid signs they are growing more receptive to loosening restrictions on Ukraine’s use of donated long-range weapons, as Moscow issued stern warnings against granting Kyiv the capability to strike deeper into… Continue Reading
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Diplomacy Over Ukraine War Is About Bolstering Forces
For both Ukraine and Russia, battlefield gains now might provide an upper hand in any peace talks later. That’s reflected in their discussions over arms with allies. Continue Reading
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US and British leaders meet as Ukraine pushes to ease weapons restrictions
Washington — United States President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are meeting Friday amid an intensified push by Ukraine to loosen restrictions on using weapons provided by the U.S. and Britain to strike Russia. The talks come amid signs that the White House could be… Continue Reading