Tuesday, November 8, 2022
“India Strongly Advises Return To Dialogue”: Jaishankar Tells Lavrov Ami...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Russia, held bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov comes amid growing global concerns over increasing hostilities between Moscow and Ukraine.
In the opening remarks by S Jaishankar at the meeting with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday, the External Affairs Minister said the talks would be devoted to the nations’ bilateral cooperation. But, amid high anticipations, Jaishankar also made a reference to the Ukraine conflict.
“Our meeting today, is of course, devoted to assessing the state of our bilateral cooperation; exchanging perspectives on the international situation and what that means to our respective interests. Where bilateral ties are concerned, you would agree that it is our objective today to fashion a contemporary, balanced, mutually beneficial, sustainable and long-term engagement. Especially as our economic cooperation increases, this is a significant imperative. We would be discussing how our shared goals are best achieved," Jaishankar said.
Russia Kills 110 Ukrainian Troops, Kyiv Rules Out Talks With Putin, “Ira...
Several explosions were reportedly heard in Kremenchuk in the Poltava Oblast on November 7. The Ukrainian military claims a group of mobilised Russian soldiers surrendered to them in Luhansk. Russian forces claim to have eliminated over 110 Ukrainian troops, 11 armoured vehicles and 13 motor vehicles during combat in Kherson. Ukraine’s air force says it launched 8 strikes on Russian military positions, including 4 on air defence systems.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, has said that Kyiv is ready to negotiate with the next Russian president. Italian newspaper La Repubblica claims the US and NATO believe that peace talks on Ukraine would be possible if Kyiv takes back Kherson.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready for peace talks, but not with Vladimir Putin | ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was vital to force Russia to participate in "genuine" peace talks, describing it as a destabilising force on a range of issues, including climate change.
Russia has hit Ukrainian infrastructure with a barrage of strikes over the past month that has destroyed around a third of the country's power stations leaving many cities facing frequent blackouts.
Ukraine hopes to use advanced air defense systems to prevent further loss of infrastructure from Russian strikes.Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Monday that the country had received its first NASAMS and Apside air defense systems.
"We will continue to shoot down the enemy targets attacking us. Thank you to our partners: Norway, Spain and the US," he wrote on Twitter.
Monday, November 7, 2022
How Russia is using Belarus for missile attacks on Ukraine | DW News
Ukraine's neighbor Belarus is playing a crucial role in this war. Russian president Vladimir Putin used the territory of Belarus, his closest military and political ally, as a staging ground for his February invasion. Russian forces have since launched missiles and drones into Ukraine from Belarus. Last month, the government in Kyiv boosted its forces in the north near Belarus, to counter possible future attacks from across the border.
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined DW to discuss the situation. She was the main challenger to Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko in a 2020 election and was then forced to leave her country under pressure. She joined DW from Strasbourg.
HIMARS Rockets Hit Luhansk, Ukraine Downs Russian Su-25 In Kherson, Over...
Russia says Ukrainian forces are concentrating a large number of tanks and armoured motor vehicles in the Kherson area. Over 10 settlements, including the city of Kherson, have had their electricity supplies cut off due a missile attack. Russia claims Ukraine fired 4 HIMARS rockets at the village of Melovatka in the Luhansk People’s Republic, damaging several houses. Latest satellite images reportedly show over 1,500 newly dug graves at a mass burial site near occupied Mariupol.
Meanwhle, Putin’s propagandist, has said that a Russian nuclear warhead could hit London in just 9 minutes. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had discussions with top aides of Putin.
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Decreto rave, Meloni: «Non siamo la repubblica delle banane»
«Ma questa difesa dei rave com'è compatibile con la battaglia sulla sicurezza dei luoghi di lavoro? C'è chi dice di aver venduto solo arrosticini, ma servono autorizzazioni per farlo. Non c'è qualche scemo che rispetta le regole e qualcun altro che non le rispetta. Questa Italia qui è finita», le parole di Meloni in conferenza stampa a Palazzo Chigi.
Tanzanie : 19 morts après le crash d'un avion dans le lac Victoria • FRA...
Un avion de ligne s'est écrasé dimanche dans le lac Victoria en Tanzanie alors qu'il tentait d'atterrir par temps orageux à l'aéroport de Bukoba, une ville située à proximité du lac. Au moins 19 personnes sont mortes. Les opérations de sauvetage se poursuivent alors qu'elles ont déjà permis de secourir une vingtaine de personnes sur les 43 que comptait le vol.
Why US Wants Zelensky To Rescind "No Talks With Putin" Ban, At Least In ...
The US is reportedly urging Ukraine to publicly soften its stand on talks with Russia amid global concerns over the war, as per media reports. The US wants Zelensky to project willingness to enter dialogue amid fears of “Ukraine fatigue” among partner nations. The Washington Post reports that US officials deem the “calculated move” necessary for support of other nations to Kyiv. Meanwhile, various polls show eroding support among Republicans for continuing to finance Ukraine’s military to fight the war. Rising inflation has also been partially linked to the war, raising questions about the future of US assistance to Ukraine. Is the US' security support slowly eroding because of its domestic and international pressure?
Italy's hard line on migration leaves hundreds stranded in Meditaerranea...
Gravitas: Joe Biden says Iran will be free
US President Joe Biden has vowed to "free Iran". At a rally today, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi hit back. Raisi said, "the great people of Iran won't bow their heads". Priyanka Sharma tells you more.
Why Russia's drones could make a difference in the Ukraine War | DW News
LATEST UPDATES | Fighting in Bakhmut: Russians say they have entered the...
There has been heavy fighting between Russia and Ukrainian forces in eastern city of Bakhmut.
Bakhmut Deputy Mayor says Russian soldiers tried to storm the city from several directions.
Bakhmut Deputy Mayor says residents are living in dire conditions, with people killed and wounded daily.
Ukraine says it is making further advances towards the southern city of Kherson.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said civilians should be moved from Kherson region.
China’s H-6K Bomber Has Russia’s Kinzhal-Like Hypersonic Missile l Threa...
An H-6K bomber of the PLA Air Force carrying two new-type missiles arrived in Zhuhai for the upcoming Airshow China 2022. While Chinese officials did not specify the weapon’s exact type, one of the missiles was seen with “2PZD-21” scrawled on its body. According to Global Times, the H-6K carried one such missile on each wing, citing visuals from the China Central Television (CCTV). The most striking observation made by experts was that these missiles bore a resemblance to the Russian Kinzhal aero-ballistic hypersonic missile. Are Chinese bombers capable of carrying hypersonic missiles?
Saturday, November 5, 2022
Explosions Rock Kherson, Iran Admits Giving Drones To Putin’s Army, Ukra...
Several explosions were heard in the Russian-occupied Kherson region as Russia rushes to evacuate citizens. The explosion comes after the Russian President endorsed citizens to evacuate before the final battle. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s forces claim to have killed 600 Russian troops in the last 24 hours. Watch the video to know more then what is currently happening in Ukraine.
Refugees in Europe: Where they come from and where they want to go | DW ...
The Balkan route taken by refugees into the EU has not been in the spotlight for some time. But it's still busy and getting busier. EU officials recorded more than 100,000 people without documentation entering the bloc from the western Balkans in the first nine months of 2022. Serbian visa rules make it relatively easy to go from there into the EU. DW's Idro Seferi went to the OBRA-novats Camp near Belgrade.
Meanwhile, Italy's new right-wing government has formally closed its ports to rescue ships run by humanitarian groups. That's as three ships with more than a thousand migrants on board remain stuck in limbo off the coast of Sicily. Crew are reporting worsening conditions on board, including the spread of sickness. Italy's interior minister said ships would be inspected at sea before any further steps are taken.
France and Germany urge Italy to help people stranded on NGO ships
Italy says it will allow the docking of one of three ships currently carrying refugees rescued from the Mediterranean. However, Italy will only carry out health checks.
Anyone not allowed to disembark will be told to stay on board and to leave Italian waters.
France and Germany are asking Italy’s new far-right-led government to grant a safe port to nearly 1,000 people.
Some have been stuck at sea for more than two weeks.
Al Jazeera's Sonia Gallego reports.
Elon Musk defends Twitter layoffs - BBC News
Elon Musk said he had ‘no choice’ but to slash staff numbers at Twitter, because the company is losing more than $4m (£3.5m) a day.
Half of the social media site’s staff are being let go, a week after the Tesla boss bought the company.
An internal email sent on Friday said the mass job cuts were "unfortunately necessary to ensure the company's success moving forward".
Mr Musk has been looking for ways to cut costs and make more money on the platform, such as proposing verified users pay $8 (£7) per month to keep their blue tick.
What we know about Ukraine and Russia's 'restricted' battle for Kherson ...
The city of Kherson, in Ukraine, was the biggest prize seized by Russia in the first month after its invasion on 24 February.
Now there are suggestions that Russia might be about to give up at least part of the city as it prepares defensive lines for the winter.
But finding out what is happening in Kherson is difficult, Ukraine has imposed reporting restrictions and most of the frontline remains off limits to journalists.
Friday, November 4, 2022
Panel: Trump’s 2024 Planning ‘Distracts’ Republicans From Campaigning
The Meet the Press NOW roundtable discusses the state of the midterm races, with Election Day just four days away. Kristen Welker, Doug Heye, and Cornell Belcher talk about the Democrats' handling of crime and the economy as an important midterm issue. Plus, the roundtable discusses the possibility of former President Trump's announcement of a 2024 presidential bid.
Russia Ukraine War Putin’s Nuclear Submarine Test Fires Bulava Ballistic...
Russian nuclear submarine Generalissimus Suvorov successfully fired a Bulava ballistic missile from the White Sea on November 3. The test comes amid heightened tension between Russian and NATO. Experts speculated the test was in response to US nuclear-powered submarine arriving in Gibraltar. Is US & Russia heading towards a submarine war? Watch the video to know more.
To endure Russian energy terror and such a challenge is our national tas...
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his address congratulated all warriors, veterans and relatives of heroes who serve in Missile and Artillery Troops and Engineering Troops. Ukrainian artillery became the strongest in Europe and one of the strongest in the world, Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted. The President also told about the damage to energy facilities in different areas across the country. About 4.5 million consumers have been temporarily disconnected from consumption under emergency and stabilization schedules. In particular, in Kyiv and ten regions: Kyiv region, Dnipropetrovsk region, Zhytomyr region, Zaporizhzhia region, Sumy region, Kirovohrad region, Kharkiv region, Chernihiv region, Khmelnytskyi region, Cherkasy region. For more details – watch full address.
NATO chief Stoltenberg urges Turkey to endorse Finland, Sweden accession...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that Sweden and Finland were ready to join the military alliance.
Stoltenberg said the two Nordic states had delivered on Turkey's demands, paving the way for accession.
"It's time to welcome Finland and Sweden as members of NATO," he told a press conference alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
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