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POLITICSOct 3In Latvia, the rise of political parties close to Russia sparks concern ahead of parliamentary electionsAs voting wraps up on Saturday, October 3, two populist parties are seeking to win over the Russian-speaking minority in the Baltic state. In Latvia, deep political disillusionment has created fertile ground for Russian propaganda.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTOct 3Pope's representative visits Ukrainian POWs in RussiaCardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Pope's special envoy for humanitarian affairs and president of the Italian Bishops' Conference, visited Ukrainian prisoners of war during a visit to Moscow.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 3Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by RussiaAn EU sanctions showdown could strengthen the position of Andris Kulbergs, but a coalition puzzle awaits.Politico Europe
CONFLICTOct 3Russian linked to GRU may have organized sabotage at Leipzig Airport — mediaUkrinform [en]
BUSINESSOct 3US-Ukrainian fund unveils first critical minerals dealThe U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (URIF) jointly unveiled several investment projects on Oct. 2, including the first-ever critical minerals deal with Ukrainian company BGV Group Management.kyivindependent · ukraine
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkraineRIGA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Latvians vote in ⁠a parliamentary election on Saturday that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris ⁠Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government.thestar_my · malaysia
DISASTEROct 3Minibus crashes into barrier near Odesa: One person killed, seven injuredA traffic accident involving a minibus occurred on the Kyiv–Odesa highway near the village of Nerubaiske in Odesa region during the day on October 2, leaving one person dead and seven injured.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2SBU exposes GRU agents who collected data on military personnel and guided strikes on KharkivUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2With more deaths than births in Ukraine, having babies becomes an act of national prideWith deaths outnumbering births in Ukraine by more than 3 to 1, having babies in a war-torn country becomes an act of national pride, and even survival. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from an underground bomb shelter turned delivery room.NBC News
WORLDOct 2Alabama native begs from Russian prison: ‘Just print that I need help’An Alabama native who has spent the last four years in Russian prisons has lost 25 pounds and half of his teeth, according to a story based on phone interviews with him. David Barnes told his story of being incarcerated…dothaneagle · united states of america
CONFLICTOct 2Vyhivskyi, US diplomats discuss Ukraine's needs in countering Russian strikesUkraine's Interior Minister Ivan Vyhivskyi discussed the security situation in Ukraine and the country's needs in countering Russian strikes during a meeting with U.S. Charge d'Affaires Paul Houston and William Solley, Head of the Law Enforcement Section at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2HUR identifies eliminated mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought against UkraineThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has identified a Russian mercenary from Sierra Leone who was killed in action.Ukrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2HUR identifies eliminated mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought against UkraineThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has identified a Russian mercenary from Sierra Leone who was killed in action.ukrinform · ukraine
POLITICSOct 2Bosnia’s elections explainedBosnia and Herzegovina votes on October 4 in an election that may determine whether it breaks its political deadlock.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Japan adds sanctions against Russia; targets 'shadow fleet'The Japanese government on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, targeting a so-called shadow fleet of vessels engaged in transporting sanctioned oil…Japan Today
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 2Russian airstrikes choke bridges across Dnipro River in KyivJapan Today
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 2Russian forces strike Kharkiv with Molniya drone, one person injuredUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Three injured in Russian strike on apartment building in DniproUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Russian guard and inmate killed aboard train carrying prisoners. Reports conflict over alleged riot.A prisoner being transferred attacked his guards aboard a Vladikavkaz–Adler train in Kabardino-Balkaria, RBC, Interfax, and TASS reported, citing law enforcement sources.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2South Korea's anger at Ukraine is 'about more than a secret'Oekraïne en Zuid-Korea liggen met elkaar overhoop over twee Noord-Koreaanse krijgsgevangenen. Aanleiding is een opmerking van de Oekraïense president Volodymyr Zelensky bij de Algemene Vergadering van de Verenigde Naties vorige week. Daar maakte hij bekend dat Oekraïne twee Noord-Koreaanse militairen had overgedragen aan Zuid-Korea. Dit schoot bij Zuid-Korea in het verkeerde keelgat, omdat afgesproken zou zijn de overdracht geheim te houden. Zuid-Korea zegt dat geheimhouding onder meer nodig was vanwege mogelijke risico's voor de militairen en hun familieleden in Noord-Korea. Maar er speelt voNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 2Trump takes a risky gamble by seeking to ease sanctions on RussiaLe Monde [en]
CONFLICTOct 2Ukraine ready to share experience of countering Russian aggression with Europe – ZelenskyUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 2Russia 'tearing Kyiv apart', mayor says, as strikes paralyse trafficEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2MFA asks Kazakhstan not to grant Russia's extradition request for detained UkrainianThe Embassy of Ukraine in Kazakhstan has asked the Kazakh side not to grant Russia's extradition request for Ukrainian citizen Liubov Rozhanska, who was detained in Astana.Ukrinform [en]