The Dispatch

Russia strikes cities across Ukraine with cruise missiles

Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian cities of Odesa, Kropyvnytskyi, Kharkiv, Rivne and Lutsk on Thursday morning amid reports of a Russian cruise missile attack, Ukrainian news outlets Zerkalo Tyzhnya…

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Russia advances in Ukraine at fast pace, moving into Kurakhove

Russian forces have been advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace since the early months of the war, are moving into the strategic town of Kurakhove and have been exploiting…

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Russian forces capture British man fighting with Ukraine

Russian forces captured a British mercenary fighting with the Ukrainian army in Russia's Kursk region, which is still partially controlled by Kyiv forces, a security source told Russia's RIA state…

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Putin says Ukraine war is going global

President Vladimir Putin said that the Ukraine war was escalating towards a global conflict after the United States and Britain allowed Ukraine to hit Russia with their weapons, and warned…

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Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine

Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, in what would be the first use in war…

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Russia says new US base in Poland raises overall nuclear danger

Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that a new U.S. ballistic missile defence base in northern Poland will lead to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger and…

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Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 32 people jailed for ‘extremism’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 32 people who were convicted of extremism, according to the Pul Pervogo Telegram account which reports widely on his activities. It was the sixth…

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UPDATED: Russia says it shot down two British Storm Shadow missiles

Russian air defences shot down two British Storm Shadow cruise missiles, Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday in its daily report of events over the past 24 hours. "Air defences…

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US shuts Kyiv embassy during threat of ‘potential significant air attack’

The United States shut its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday due to "specific information of a potential significant air attack" and told its citizens in Ukraine to be ready to…

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Biden approves anti-personnel mines for Ukraine

President Joe Biden has approved provision of anti-personnel land mines to Ukraine, a U.S. official told Reuters, a step that could help slow Russian advances in its east, especially when…

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Kremlin says Russia-US hotline to deflate crisis not in use

A special hotline in place to deflate crises between the Kremlin and the White House is not currently being used, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, as nuclear risks rise amid…

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Russia starts making nuclear-resistant mobile bomb shelters

Russia has begun serial production of mobile bomb shelters that can protect against a variety of threats including shockwaves and radiation from a nuclear blast. The emergency ministry's research institute…

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Leading European foreign ministers publish joint statement on 1,000 days of Russian invasion

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the UK have issued a joint declaration of support for Ukraine after several of them met in Warsaw. In it,…

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Ukraine fires US long-range missiles at Russia, Moscow says

Russia's defence ministry says Ukraine has hit Russia with ATACMS missiles supplied by the US, Russian state media reported. RIA Novosti cited the ministry as saying Ukrainian troops launched six…

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UPDATED: Putin issues warning to US with new nuclear doctrine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved an updated nuclear doctrine, saying that Russia could consider using nuclear weapons if it was subject to a conventional missile assault on it…

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What Russia’s invasion has cost Ukraine as war reaches 1000th day

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine reaches its 1,000th day on Tuesday, a grim milestone in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Devastating human and material losses continue to mount,…

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Russian lawmaker says Biden is risking WW3 with missile decision

Russian lawmaker Maria Butina said on Monday that the administration of President Joe Biden was risking World War Three if it had allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike…

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Shifting red lines in West’s support for Ukraine now allows strikes deep into Russia

The United States will allow Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons such as ATACMS rockets, which have a range of up to 190 miles (306 km), to strike deep into Russia,…

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China car sales in Russia reach record levels

Chinese car sales in Russia have reached new highs, with the country becoming the top export market for Chinese automakers after Western brands withdrew due to sanctions. This surge in…

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Biden is sending aid to help Ukraine keep fighting next year, Blinken says

In its final months, the Biden administration is focused on maximising aid to Ukraine to help sustain its defence against Russia's invasion into next year, U.S. Secretary of State Antony…

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South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces

North Korean soldiers have engaged in combat operations against Ukraine alongside their Russian allies, South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday. Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the…

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Russia stages first missile attack on Kyiv since August

Blasts boomed across Kyiv on Wednesday morning after officials said Russia launched its first missile attack on the Ukrainian capital since August, forcing elderly women and small children to take…

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Medvedev Warns Europe on Escalating Ukraine Conflict

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused European leaders on Tuesday of seeking to dangerously escalate the Ukraine conflict following the re-election of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Medvedev, a senior…

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COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

This year's U.N. climate summit - COP29 - is being held during yet another record-breaking year of higher global temperatures, adding pressure to negotiations aimed at curbing climate change. The…

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Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic

A Russian Navy frigate equipped with new generation hypersonic cruise missiles has conducted drills in the English Channel and is carrying out tasks in the Atlantic Ocean, Russian news agencies…

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Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

The annual U.N. climate summit, opening in Baku, Azerbaijan, faces challenging negotiations on climate finance and trade amidst intensifying global climate impacts. Developing nations are pushing for substantial financial commitments,…

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Moldova says two Russian ‘decoy’ drones crashed on its territory

Moldova said two Russian "decoy" drones that are used to mislead Ukrainian air defences during attacks violated Moldovan airspace and crashed deep inside its territory on Sunday, endangering the population.…

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Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to assassinate him, and said Moscow was ready for…

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Putin says Ukraine must remain neutral for there to be peace

President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine should remain neutral for there to be a chance for peace, adding that the borders of Ukraine should be in accordance with the wishes…

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Kremlin says ‘let’s see’ if declared Trump victory will help end Ukraine war

The Kremlin reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, saying the U.S. was still a hostile state and that time would tell if…

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North Korean troops clashed with Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk

North Korean troops have engaged in clashes against Ukrainian forces that are fighting in the Russian Kursk region, the New York Times reported late on Tuesday, citing an unnamed senior…

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Kremlin says Moldovan election was unfair, questions Sandu’s legitimacy

Russia on Tuesday denounced Moldova's weekend election as unfair and said it did not see the winner, Maia Sandu, as the legitimate president of the country. Pro-Western Sandu defeated a…

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Russia launches Department of European Problems to deal with EU

Russia has a new governmental department to deal with the EU and NATO: The Department of European Problems. The unit already existed within Russia’s foreign ministry, but was previously known…

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Moldova’s pro-Western Sandu claims election win

Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party. With 98% of the ballots counted,…

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Moldova’s presidential run-off: who are the two candidates?

Moldova holds the second round of its presidential election on Sunday, pitting the incumbent, pro-Western President Maia Sandu, against former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo. Sandu won 42.49% in the first…

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North Korea will back Russia until victory in Ukraine, foreign minister says

North Korea will back Russia until it achieves victory in the Ukraine war, Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said on Friday at talks in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei…

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Georgian opposition calls for more protests as exit pollster says official result ‘impossible’

Three Georgian opposition parties who allege last weekend's election was rigged called for streets protests next Monday as an exit pollster said the official result, which gave victory to the…

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Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can’t North Korea help us?

Russia's envoy to the United Nations questioned why its allies like North Korea could not help Moscow in its war against Ukraine given Western countries claim the right to help…

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Zelenskiy says Russia won in Georgia and is on way to winning in Moldova

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the West should admit Russia has "won" in Georgia and is on its way to doing the same in Moldova unless Western rhetoric against crossing…

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Russia fires missiles to simulate ‘massive’ response to a nuclear attack

Russia test-fired missiles over distances of thousands of miles on Tuesday to simulate a "massive" nuclear response to an enemy first strike. "Given the growing geopolitical tensions and the emergence…

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In Georgian capital, Hungary’s Orban says election was fair

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Tuesday that the election in Georgia won by the ruling party was free and democratic, as he congratulated his Georgian counterpart Irakli Kobakhidze…

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No new limits on Ukraine’s use of US weapons if N.Korea enters fight, Pentagon says

The U.S. will not impose new limits on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins Russia's war, the Pentagon said , as NATO said North Korean military units…

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NATO chief says he can confirm North Korean troops are in Russia’s Kursk

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia and that North Korean military units have been deployed to the Kursk region.…

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US, EU call for probe after reports of Georgia election violations

The United States and the European Union called for a full investigation into reports of violations in an election in Georgia, where the president urged protests on Monday following the…

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Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops

President Vladimir Putin did not deny U.S. claims that North Korea had sent troops to Russia but said on Thursday it is up to Moscow how to run its mutual…

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Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin that the international situation was gripped by chaos but that Beijing's strategic partnership with Moscow was a force for stability amid the…

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Moldova’s Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after ‘unfair fight’

President Maia Sandu said Moldovans had won a "first battle in a difficult fight" for their future, a day after a slim majority of 50.46% backed EU accession in a…

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Ukraine blasts U.N.’s Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia

kraine's Foreign Ministry blasted U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres for what it said was his acceptance of an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a BRICS summit, while staying…

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UPDATED: Moldova’s Sandu decries vote meddling after slim majority backs EU accession

A slim majority of 50.39% voted "yes" in Moldova's crunch referendum on European Union accession, preliminary results showed, after President Maia Sandu said that Sunday's twin votes had been marred…

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Russian forces storming town in eastern Ukraine

Russian forces are fighting street-to-street battles with Ukrainian troops in the outskirts of the eastern Ukrainian town of Selydove as Moscow's forces push to gain control over the whole of…

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What to know about Moldova’s election and crucial vote on EU future

Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union.…

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Moldova votes on European future in shadow of alleged Russian meddling

Moldova's citizens vote on Sunday in a presidential election and an EU referendum that come at a pivotal moment in the tussle between Russia and the West for the future…

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EU and NATO Support Zelenskyy in his Recent Diplomatic Moves

As Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the NATO restaurant Thursday to dine with alliance boss Mark Rutte, there was one thing the Ukrainian president wouldn’t order: cold water. He came armed…

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Russia warns Israel to not even consider attacking Iranian nuclear facilities

Russia is warning Israel to not even consider striking Iranian nuclear facilities, state news agency TASS quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday. After Iran's missile attack…

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Russia says Zelenskiy ‘victory plan’ is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow

Russia denounced a "victory plan" presented by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, saying he was trying to push NATO into a direct conflict with Moscow. In his speech, Zelenskiy called on…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to pitch ‘victory plan’ to EU, NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy takes his "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, pitching for a NATO membership invitation and a major increase in military support for…

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Zelenskiy says North Korea is de facto taking part in war on Russia’s side

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that North Korea was a de facto participant on Russia's side in its war against Ukraine. In a speech to parliament, the Ukrainian…

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