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Putin tells generals to abandon rules of war as Russia targets Kyiv civilians

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The Independent UK · Oct 2

Seoul's anger with Kyiv over POWs may be driven by worries about its ties to North Korea

South Korea’s president has threatened to take unspecified punitive steps against Ukraine if it refuses to apologize over its revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Hungary and Ukraine edge towards deal that could unlock EU talks

Kyiv will propose a new law on minority education rights, with a vote expected in October. Budapest has blocked EU accession talks until Ukraine adopts the laws agreed under an 11-point plan on Hungarians in Transcarpathia.

Euronews · Oct 2

Evidence of the very real trauma of war in Ukraine

Overnight on Wednesday, which marked 1,680 days since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia unleashed a heavy barrage of strikes against energy infrastructure in Kyiv and other major cities. As weather forecasters predict freezing overnight temperatures in coming days, many suspect this is the beginning of a…

The Conversation · Oct 2

Bono Says Ed Sheeran Didn't Want to Get Into Politics on U2 Song: 'I Just Want To Keep My Thing Free'

Bono says Ed Sheeran initially resisted political involvement in U2's Ukraine-inspired song, while defending artists' right to decide how publicly they engage with political issues.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

EU says oil reserve release possible amid US pressure

Good morning from Brussels. This Friday morning: how EU governments could move to release strategic oil reserves amid US pressure, and the EU closes the book on Ukraine’s $27 billion deficit.

Euronews · Oct 2

South Korea warns of 'further measures' if Ukraine refuses public apology over POW transfer disclosure

The POWs were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine.

Euronews · Oct 2

Russia is ‘tearing Kyiv apart’, mayor says, as Moscow’s bombing brings traffic to a halt

Russia is “tearing Kyiv apart”, the city’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Friday, as Russia pummelled key infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital. Russian drones have pummelled Kyiv’s Southern Bridge, forcing authorities to close traffic on it. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Oct 2

Putin sees ‘very big potential’ in India ties, backs joint use of global trade corridors

Vladimir Putin highlighted significant potential for economic collaboration with India, particularly in transport and shipping corridors. He expressed readiness for joint maritime initiatives following successful pilot voyages with China and South Korea. Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts towards resolving the Ukraine conflict through dialogue and mutual understanding. Meanwhile,…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

‘Will take additional measures’: South Korea warns Ukraine as North Korean POW row escalates

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday warned of unspecified “additional actions” against Ukraine unless Kyiv acknowledges what Seoul describes as a “confidentiality agreement” concerning the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers and issues an apology.

The Times of India · Oct 2