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CONFLICTOct 3How Russia provokes NATO. With Carlo MasalaPolitico Europe
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 3Russian attack sparks fire at business center in downtown DniproUkrinform [en]
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]
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 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 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]
WORLDOct 2Canadian who moved his family to Russia for ‘traditional values’ says he no longer recommends it: permanent residency would require signing a Defense Ministry contractCanadian farmer Arend Feenstra, who moved to Russia through a streamlined immigration program for citizens of “unfriendly” countries who share “traditional values,” has complained that he cannot get a permanent residence permit. The news outlet Nizhny Novgorod Onlain drew attention to his YouTube video.Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Where Does Russia’s Violent Imperialism Come From?A new book provides some helpful—if not always spot-on—answers.Foreign Policy
WORLDOct 2PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in Moscow for Russia friendlyThe Super Eagles have arrived in Moscow for Tuesday’s friendly against Russia, with Vince Osuji and John Otomewo replacing Wilfred Ndidi and Victory Akpe, who withdrew from the squad. The post PHOTOS: Super Eagles land in Moscow for Russia friendly appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTOct 2Kazakhstan detains Ukrainian woman at Russia's request as she traveled to pick up grandsonUkrinform [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGOct 2The New York Times obtains a purported Russian plan to cripple Ukraine’s power grid, including by cutting electricity and heat supplies to three major cities by 90%Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Parliamentary government and political competition are the oldest traditions in Russian politics. Where did they come from, and why did they disappear? Writer Mikhail Zygar explains in a new film.It’s hard to believe today, but Rus’ had a parliament before Britain did and a woman with the political stature of a prime minister five centuries before Margaret Thatcher. The Novgorod Republic was a state in which the prince was a hired manager, major decisions were made by the veche or popular assembly, and political culture resembled that of Western Europe in many ways. In his new film, Mikhail Zygar explains how this system emerged, why it lost out to Moscow, and why Vladimir Putin is so fond of Alexander Nevsky.Meduza [en]