Kyiv open to 'constructive dialogue' after Seoul recalls its ambassador amid North Korean POW disclosure row Kyiv says it is open to “constructive dialogue” with Seoul despite its decision to recall its ambassador. South Korea’s decision comes just days after its president threatened to take punitive action against Zelenskyy’s violation of the non-disclosure agreement. Euronews · Oct 9
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Putin struck energy targets hours after Trump ‘ceasefire’ announcement The deal has not yet been confirmed by Ukraine or Russia The Independent UK · Oct 9
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy criticises US, calls for more Starlink access, amid deadly Russian assault Ukrainian president says expanded Starlink access will help nation target Russian ballistic-missile launchers. What we know on day 1,689 The Guardian - AU · Oct 8
Trump envoys, European officials to discuss ‘new ideas’ for Ukraine peace in Miami US President Donald Trump’s envoys will meet Ukrainian negotiators and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss a new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will present ideas developed during recent talks with both sides, one source said Thursday. France 24 · Oct 8
Ed Miliband announces new sanctions on Russia during visit to Ukraine The crackdown was announced as the Foreign Secretary visited the site of a Russian missile strike on a residential building in the Chernihiv region. Evening Standard · Oct 8
Why North Korea is at the heart of South Korea’s strange rift with Ukraine The unusual public confrontation between Ukraine and South Korea has raised questions about how relations between two nations facing the consequences of growing Russian-North Korean military cooperation deteriorated so sharply. Shweta Sharma reports The Independent UK · Oct 8
South Korea recalls ambassador to Ukraine in North Korean prisoner of war row Seoul said Kyiv's public disclosure of the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners endangered their families in North Korea, where relatives of those who fall into enemy hands face punishment. Ukraine has rejected South Korea's accusations. Euronews · Oct 8
Russian attack on bus kills at least 30 people near Ukraine frontline Zelenskyy says Kremlin deliberately targeted ‘ordinary public transport stop’ in Kramatorsk, with 18 wounded The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Ukraine faces a shortage of troops to relieve tired fighters at the front Ukraine is struggling with a shortage of combat-ready troops as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. While Ukraine has advanced drone technology, the lack of personnel restricts the exploitation of these innovations. Military officials report that many units are operating below full strength, leading to increased risk and… The Economic Times · Oct 8
South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute South Korea says it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine, stepping up its protest of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent revelation of a supposedly secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea The Independent UK · Oct 8
Rescuers pull bodies from rubble as Ukraine's death toll rises to 22 from a Russian missile strike Rescuers are searching through the rubble of a residential building hit by a Russian missile in Pryluky, Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 8
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky slams US and says Kyiv needs Starlink after Putin’s ‘horrifying’ bus attack US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are meeting Ukrainian representatives in Miami on Friday The Independent UK · Oct 8
Benjamin Netanyahu Uses Lego Video To Mark 7 Oct Attack as World Leaders Pay Tribute to Victims World leaders marked three years since the 7 October Hamas attack with tributes to victims, memorial events and renewed calls for a ceasefire and two-state solution. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Ukraine grapples with a shortage of troops at the front after over 4 years of war A shortage of combat-ready troops has plagued Ukraine ever since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
We Got This Covered · Oct 7 Truckers were told they could save $100 per refill using Trump’s ‘red dye’ diesel. Then they found out what major industry groups are actually saying "Deferral is not forgiveness."
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Bulgaria's president blames Russia's war in Ukraine for worsening security environment in Black Sea Bulgaria’s president says that Russia’s war against Ukraine has led to a significant deterioration of the security environment in the Black Sea region
The Times of India · Oct 7 ‘Russia pursuing deliberate strategy of terror’: EU sends €1.24 billion to Ukraine A Russian strike destroyed an apartment block in Pryluky, in the northern Chernihiv region, killing 13 people, including four children, and injuring about 50, Interior Minister Ihor Vyhivskyi said. Deaths were also reported in Kyiv and three other Ukrainian cities. In Kremenchuk, in the Poltava region, two people were killed…
The Economic Times · Oct 7 Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 19 in major attack that Kyiv saw coming Overnight, Russian forces unleashed a wave of missiles and drones across Ukraine, leading to civilian losses, with a toll of at least 19 lives, including four children. Despite their efforts to predict this aggression, the Ukrainian officials now face the aftermath of the brutal strikes. In retaliation, Ukraine has targeted…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Ukraine says Russia bombed apartment block as birthday gift for Putin Building in Pryluky destroyed, killing nine people including three children, officials say, night before Russian president’s 74th birthday
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 15 as Putin celebrates 74th birthday Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv, with many residents taking shelter in subways and metro stations
Euronews · Oct 7 Zelenskyy says Russia missile attack that killed 14 is birthday 'gift' to Putin Four children are among the dead after an overnight barrage that Ukraine's president said showed the urgent need for more air defences as Kyiv residents spent the night sheltering in subway stations.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Minister denies police brutality as student protests continue across France – Europe live, as it happened Nearly 460 schools are affected by continuing protests today, just over a half of those that joined the ‘day of mobilisation’ yesterday
France 24 · Oct 7 Russia launches one of its biggest strikes on Ukraine, killing at least 21 civilians Russian missiles and drones killed at least 21 people in Ukraine, including four children, in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called a “massive” strike on Wednesday. Ukraine has come under increased attack in recent weeks as Russian attacks have targeted energy infrastructure and rail and road transport.