Vladimir Putin has said he has no regrets over the war in Ukraine and warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to “global catastrophe”. The Russian president spoke at a press conference in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, and also said his country’s partial mobilization would be completed in two weeks. Putin, who said he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons to defend Russia’s “territorial integrity”, warned that a direct conflict with NATO troops was a “very dangerous step”. The Kremlin leader said the recent strikes in Ukraine that killed civilians were a response to an attack that destroyed the Kerch bridge, which links the Russian mainland to annexed Crimea. Asked if he regretted the conflict, he said “no” and insisted Russia did the right thing. He added, however, that “there is no need” for more massive strikes in Ukraine. “Now we have other duties,” he said.
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IMF countries reinforce calls for an end to the war in Ukraine
International Monetary Fund member countries issued a near-unanimous call on Russia on Friday to end the war in Ukraine, the head of the IMF’s steering committee said, calling the conflict the single biggest factor fueling inflation and slowing the global economy. But Nadia Calvino, Spain’s economy minister, told a news conference that Russia had again blocked consensus on issuing a joint communiqué during a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee. Calvino said the call for an end to the war was stronger than at the IMF and World Bank meetings in April, as the conflict causes food and energy insecurity, rising prices and risks to financial stability. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 09:38 1665821536
What is NASAMS? Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defense as allies rush systems in response to Russian missiles
On the ground, Ukraine’s military has been wresting chunks of ground from Russia in a series of blistering counter-offensives in recent months. It has demonstrated the ability to strike well behind enemy lines, particularly when it hit the Kerch Strait bridge that connects Crimea to the mainland, writes Richard Hall. But despite these successes, it remained vulnerable to air attack. Russia’s response to the strike on the strategically important bridge was hard and fast: more than 75 missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities across the country, hitting civilian and military targets. While not all of the missiles hit, it was a painful reminder of that vulnerability. Speaking after the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies to step up deliveries of advanced air defense systems. Read the full story below:
What is NASAMS? Ukraine’s allies send in advanced air defenses after missile attacks
Ukraine has heralded a “new era of air defence” as the US and UK rushed to deliver advanced systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile attacks, reports Richard Hall. Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 09:12 1665818497
Saudi Arabia announces $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone on Friday. The crown prince expressed the kingdom’s readiness to continue mediation efforts and support anything that contributes to de-escalation, SPA added. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 08:21 1665817200
Idaho man dies while volunteer fighting in Ukraine
In the days since Dane Partridge was fatally wounded while serving as a volunteer soldier in Ukraine, his sister has found moments of comfort in surprising places: First, a misplaced baseball cap was discovered in her laundry room, then in a photo of a battered truck. with only one tire intact. The 34-year-old Idaho man died Tuesday from injuries sustained during a Russian attack in Luhansk. A former U.S. Army infantryman, Partridge felt “spiritually called” to volunteer for the Ukrainian military as they defend the country from invading Russian forces, his sister Jenny Corey said. He flew to Poland on a one-way ticket in April, his backpack packed with body armor, a helmet and other tactical gear. Read the full report below:
Idaho man dies while volunteer fighting in Ukraine
Idaho man who volunteered to join Ukrainian army dies from shrapnel sustained during Russian attack on Luhansk Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 08:00 1665816000
Vladimir Putin has no regrets about the war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has said he has no regrets about the war in Ukraine and warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to a “global catastrophe”. Putin, who has said he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons to defend Russia’s “territorial integrity”, warned that a direct conflict with NATO troops was a “very dangerous step”. Asked if he regretted the conflict, he said “no” and insisted Russia did the right thing. He also said: “Bringing troops into a direct confrontation with the Russian military is a very dangerous step that could lead to a global catastrophe. I hope those who are talking about it have enough sense not to take such steps.” (via REUTERS) Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:40 1665815020
Putin says no more mass strikes – for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is no need for more massive strikes in Ukraine, days after the country has been heavily bombed since the start of the war. He said most of the strikes’ designated targets had been hit, adding that it was not intended to destroy Ukraine. Moscow’s goal of mobilizing 300,000 men would be met within two weeks, he said. It comes as Russian forces are mostly retreating and Ukraine is advancing, nearly eight months since the invasion. Speaking to reporters after a summit with regional leaders in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the Russian leader said the recent strikes had destroyed 22 of the 29 targets in Ukraine set by the military and were “taking” the remaining seven. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 07:23 1665814888
Putin warns of ‘global disaster’ if NATO troops clash with Russian forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to “global catastrophe”. Speaking at a news conference in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana on Friday, Putin also claimed he had no regrets over the invasion of Ukraine and that the partial mobilization of Russia’s troops should be completed within two weeks. He said a total of 222,000 reservists would be called up, down from the 300,000 figure originally cited by the defense ministry when the order was announced last month. Read the full story below:
Putin warns of ‘global disaster’ if NATO troops clash with Russian forces
The Russian leader also claims that he does not regret the invasion of Ukraine Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:21 1665814811
Elon Musk proposes to pull internet service from Ukraine after ambassador tells him to ‘shut down’
Elon Musk has asked the US Department of Defense to take over funding for his Starlink satellite network, a US official told the AP. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said the issue has been discussed in meetings and senior leaders are looking into the issue, with no decisions yet taken. The network of more than 2,200 low-orbit satellites has provided broadband internet to more than 150,000 ground stations in Ukraine. This morning, Musk tweeted that it is costing SpaceX $20 million to support Ukraine’s communications needs. Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:20 1665814498
US to send ammunition, military vehicles to Ukraine in latest aid package
The United States will send ammunition and military vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $725 million security assistance package aimed at bolstering the country’s defenses against a Russian invasion, the Defense Department said Friday. The package is the first since Russia’s barrage of missiles fired at civilian centers in Ukraine this week. It would bring total U.S. security assistance since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine to more than $17.5 billion. The contents of the latest package, first reported by Reuters, include high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs) and precision artillery, as well as medical supplies, the defense ministry said in a statement. President Joe Biden issued a statement directing the secretary of state to “direct the appropriation of up to $725 million in Defense Department defense articles and services and military education and training” to help Ukraine. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 07:14 1665813493
Air raid alerts are broadcast across Ukraine
Air raid sirens went off across Ukraine on Saturday. The Kyiv Independent tweeted that airstrike warnings were activated in every administrative division of Ukraine, with the exception of Russian-held Crimea. These alerts signal the threat of missile strikes. The report comes even as Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was “no need” for more massive strikes in Ukraine. He said after a summit in Kazakhstan that certain targets had already been hit and that he did not aim to destroy Ukraine. Vishwam Sankaran October 15, 2022 06:58
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Vladimir Putin has said he has no regrets over the war in Ukraine and warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to “global catastrophe”. The Russian president spoke at a press conference in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana, and also said his country’s partial mobilization would be completed in two weeks. Putin, who said he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons to defend Russia’s “territorial integrity”, warned that a direct conflict with NATO troops was a “very dangerous step”. The Kremlin leader said the recent strikes in Ukraine that killed civilians were a response to an attack that destroyed the Kerch bridge, which links the Russian mainland to annexed Crimea. Asked if he regretted the conflict, he said “no” and insisted Russia did the right thing. He added, however, that “there is no need” for more massive strikes in Ukraine. “Now we have other duties,” he said.
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IMF countries reinforce calls for an end to the war in Ukraine
International Monetary Fund member countries issued a near-unanimous call on Russia on Friday to end the war in Ukraine, the head of the IMF’s steering committee said, calling the conflict the single biggest factor fueling inflation and slowing the global economy. But Nadia Calvino, Spain’s economy minister, told a news conference that Russia had again blocked consensus on issuing a joint communiqué during a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee. Calvino said the call for an end to the war was stronger than at the IMF and World Bank meetings in April, as the conflict causes food and energy insecurity, rising prices and risks to financial stability. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 09:38 1665821536
What is NASAMS? Ukraine hails ‘new era’ of air defense as allies rush systems in response to Russian missiles
On the ground, Ukraine’s military has been wresting chunks of ground from Russia in a series of blistering counter-offensives in recent months. It has demonstrated the ability to strike well behind enemy lines, particularly when it hit the Kerch Strait bridge that connects Crimea to the mainland, writes Richard Hall. But despite these successes, it remained vulnerable to air attack. Russia’s response to the strike on the strategically important bridge was hard and fast: more than 75 missiles rained down on Ukrainian cities across the country, hitting civilian and military targets. While not all of the missiles hit, it was a painful reminder of that vulnerability. Speaking after the strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies to step up deliveries of advanced air defense systems. Read the full story below:
What is NASAMS? Ukraine’s allies send in advanced air defenses after missile attacks
Ukraine has heralded a “new era of air defence” as the US and UK rushed to deliver advanced systems to Kyiv in response to devastating Russian missile attacks, reports Richard Hall. Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 09:12 1665818497
Saudi Arabia announces $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone on Friday. The crown prince expressed the kingdom’s readiness to continue mediation efforts and support anything that contributes to de-escalation, SPA added. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 08:21 1665817200
Idaho man dies while volunteer fighting in Ukraine
In the days since Dane Partridge was fatally wounded while serving as a volunteer soldier in Ukraine, his sister has found moments of comfort in surprising places: First, a misplaced baseball cap was discovered in her laundry room, then in a photo of a battered truck. with only one tire intact. The 34-year-old Idaho man died Tuesday from injuries sustained during a Russian attack in Luhansk. A former U.S. Army infantryman, Partridge felt “spiritually called” to volunteer for the Ukrainian military as they defend the country from invading Russian forces, his sister Jenny Corey said. He flew to Poland on a one-way ticket in April, his backpack packed with body armor, a helmet and other tactical gear. Read the full report below:
Idaho man dies while volunteer fighting in Ukraine
Idaho man who volunteered to join Ukrainian army dies from shrapnel sustained during Russian attack on Luhansk Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 08:00 1665816000
Vladimir Putin has no regrets about the war in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has said he has no regrets about the war in Ukraine and warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to a “global catastrophe”. Putin, who has said he would be prepared to use nuclear weapons to defend Russia’s “territorial integrity”, warned that a direct conflict with NATO troops was a “very dangerous step”. Asked if he regretted the conflict, he said “no” and insisted Russia did the right thing. He also said: “Bringing troops into a direct confrontation with the Russian military is a very dangerous step that could lead to a global catastrophe. I hope those who are talking about it have enough sense not to take such steps.” (via REUTERS) Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:40 1665815020
Putin says no more mass strikes – for now
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is no need for more massive strikes in Ukraine, days after the country has been heavily bombed since the start of the war. He said most of the strikes’ designated targets had been hit, adding that it was not intended to destroy Ukraine. Moscow’s goal of mobilizing 300,000 men would be met within two weeks, he said. It comes as Russian forces are mostly retreating and Ukraine is advancing, nearly eight months since the invasion. Speaking to reporters after a summit with regional leaders in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, the Russian leader said the recent strikes had destroyed 22 of the 29 targets in Ukraine set by the military and were “taking” the remaining seven. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 07:23 1665814888
Putin warns of ‘global disaster’ if NATO troops clash with Russian forces
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any direct clash of NATO troops with Russia could lead to “global catastrophe”. Speaking at a news conference in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana on Friday, Putin also claimed he had no regrets over the invasion of Ukraine and that the partial mobilization of Russia’s troops should be completed within two weeks. He said a total of 222,000 reservists would be called up, down from the 300,000 figure originally cited by the defense ministry when the order was announced last month. Read the full story below:
Putin warns of ‘global disaster’ if NATO troops clash with Russian forces
The Russian leader also claims that he does not regret the invasion of Ukraine Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:21 1665814811
Elon Musk proposes to pull internet service from Ukraine after ambassador tells him to ‘shut down’
Elon Musk has asked the US Department of Defense to take over funding for his Starlink satellite network, a US official told the AP. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said the issue has been discussed in meetings and senior leaders are looking into the issue, with no decisions yet taken. The network of more than 2,200 low-orbit satellites has provided broadband internet to more than 150,000 ground stations in Ukraine. This morning, Musk tweeted that it is costing SpaceX $20 million to support Ukraine’s communications needs. Thomas Kingsley15 October 2022 07:20 1665814498
US to send ammunition, military vehicles to Ukraine in latest aid package
The United States will send ammunition and military vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $725 million security assistance package aimed at bolstering the country’s defenses against a Russian invasion, the Defense Department said Friday. The package is the first since Russia’s barrage of missiles fired at civilian centers in Ukraine this week. It would bring total U.S. security assistance since Russia’s February 24 invasion of Ukraine to more than $17.5 billion. The contents of the latest package, first reported by Reuters, include high-speed anti-radiation missiles (HARMs) and precision artillery, as well as medical supplies, the defense ministry said in a statement. President Joe Biden issued a statement directing the secretary of state to “direct the appropriation of up to $725 million in Defense Department defense articles and services and military education and training” to help Ukraine. Thomas Kingsley 15 October 2022 07:14 1665813493
Air raid alerts are broadcast across Ukraine
Air raid sirens went off across Ukraine on Saturday. The Kyiv Independent tweeted that airstrike warnings were activated in every administrative division of Ukraine, with the exception of Russian-held Crimea. These alerts signal the threat of missile strikes. The report comes even as Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was “no need” for more massive strikes in Ukraine. He said after a summit in Kazakhstan that certain targets had already been hit and that he did not aim to destroy Ukraine. Vishwam Sankaran October 15, 2022 06:58
