A Ukrainian attack on annexed territories would be considered an attack on Russia, the Kremlin said as it prepared to seize parts of its neighboring country. Vladimir Putin is set to officially declare parts of southern and eastern Ukraine as Russian territory on Friday, amid an international outcry over the move. Western leaders have said that annexation would be illegal and that they would not recognize the four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia – as part of Russia. Referendums were held last week on whether these Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine should become part of the territory. They were considered a fraud by Ukraine and Western allies. Mr Putin is due to give a speech and hold a ceremony for the annexation which is expected to become official in Russia on Friday. Meanwhile in Zaporizhia, at least 25 people were killed and 50 injured in a Russian missile attack on an aid convoy.
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Attacking annexed territories would be an attack on Russia, Kremlin says
The Kremlin has warned that it would consider an attack by Ukraine on areas to be annexed as an attack on Russia itself. “It would be nothing else,” said Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman. It came as Ukraine and the West refused to recognize the annexation of four regions into Ukraine that was due to take place on Friday. Dmitry Peskov says Russia would consider an attack on annexed territories an attack on Russia itself (via REUTERS) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 11:49 1664533812
Finland closes borders to Russians with tourist visas
Finland’s border with Russia has been closed to Russians on tourist visas, limiting one of the last easily accessible routes to Europe for Russians trying to escape the military mobilization. By midnight there were long queues at the border. Among the last to enter Finland were two cyclists who arrived shortly before 11 p.m., according to Finnish broadcaster YLE. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 11:30 1664531593
The death toll from convoy strikes is rising
The death toll from the Russian attack on a civilian convoy in southern Ukraine has risen. The general prosecutor’s office announced that 25 people were killed and 50 injured in the attack in Zaporizhia. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 10:53 1664530233
Full story: Putin will officially annex four regions today
Vladimir Putin is set to formally announce the annexation of four regions of Ukraine as Western leaders insist they will refuse to consider them part of Russian territory. He is expected to declare that Russia has absorbed parts of eastern and southern Ukraine on Friday, following referendums deemed fraudulent by Kyiv and beyond.
Putin to formally annex Ukrainian territories as West vows never to recognize move
“Putin is not allowed to change international borders using brute force,” the UK prime minister said Zoe TidmanSeptember 30, 2022 10:30 am 1664528202
Images of the deadly Russian strike on a convoy of civilians
Images are now emerging of the deadly Russian strike on civilian convoys in southeastern Ukraine. At least 23 people were killed in the attack on vehicles in Zaporizhia, which is due to be officially declared part of Russia later today. Kirill Tymoshenko, deputy chief of the Ukrainian president’s office, said four Russian missiles hit a car market as well as an area where civilians had gathered to pick up relatives. A policeman covers stands next to a truck damaged by the Russian missile attack (REUTERS) At least 23 were killed in the attack in southeastern Ukraine (REUTERS) A crater erupted from a Russian missile strike that hit a convoy of civilian vehicles in Ukraine (REUTERS) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:56 1664527033
Annexation ‘violation of international law’, UK PM says
Liz Truss has accused Vladimir Putin of violating international law as the Russian President plans to formally annex four Ukrainian regions. In a statement, the prime minister said: “Vladimir Putin has once again acted in violation of international law with a clear disregard for the lives of the Ukrainian people he claims to represent. “The UK will never ignore the sovereign will of these people and we will never accept the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia as anything other than Ukrainian territory. “Putin is not allowed to change international borders using brute force. We will make sure he loses this illegal war.” (AP) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:37 1664525893
“We’re just telling you that we have nuclear weapons,” says the Russian politician
Yevgeny Popov also described what he sees as Russia’s approach to nuclear weapons. “We do not threaten anyone with our nuclear weapons. We’re just telling you that we have nuclear weapons,” he argued. The Duma member said Russia would not use them first, but only in response to a nuclear attack on its soil. “Using nuclear weapons in the 21st century is a crazy decision. We’re not crazy,” Mr. Popoff said. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:18 1664524933
Russia ‘must defend’ people in Donbass, Putin supporter claims
Yevgeny Popov, a Putin supporter and member of the Russian Duma, was just on Sky News talking about Ukraine’s annexation and war. Asked about warnings from Western leaders that the annexation would be illegal, Popov said it was considered “legal for Russia” and claimed his country “must defend” the people in Donbass. “They have been living under Ukrainian bombardment for the last eight years,” he claimed. The politician was also asked about reports of Russians leaving the country after being called up for military service. “Yes, some are leaving Russia. But a lot more people – hundreds of thousands of people – are joining the army now,” he told Sky News. Putin’s supporter claimed the annexation was “legitimate” for Russia (Sky News) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:02 1664523793
“Serving Russia is a real job,” says the St. Petersburg billboard
Here is a picture from St. Petersburg today. The billboard bears the slogan: “Serving Russia is a real job.” Young men walk past billboard in Russian city (AFP via Getty Images) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 08:43 1664522713
ICYMI: Russian war dead have their sins forgiven, says Russian Orthodox Church
Russian soldiers who die on duty in Ukraine have all their sins forgiven, the patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church said in a sermon, comparing their sacrificial death to that of Jesus. Here’s a reminder of what happened earlier this week:
Patriarch of Moscow: Russian war dead are forgiven their sins
Russian Orthodox Church patriarch says Russian soldiers who die on duty in Ukraine have all their sins forgiven Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 08:25
title: “Ukraine War Latest Russia Warns Against Attacking Annexed Territories Before Taking Over " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-18” author: “Frances Greiner”
A Ukrainian attack on annexed territories would be considered an attack on Russia, the Kremlin said as it prepared to seize parts of its neighboring country. Vladimir Putin is set to officially declare parts of southern and eastern Ukraine as Russian territory on Friday, amid an international outcry over the move. Western leaders have said that annexation would be illegal and that they would not recognize the four regions – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia – as part of Russia. Referendums were held last week on whether these Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine should become part of the territory. They were considered a fraud by Ukraine and Western allies. Mr Putin is due to give a speech and hold a ceremony for the annexation which is expected to become official in Russia on Friday. Meanwhile in Zaporizhia, at least 25 people were killed and 50 injured in a Russian missile attack on an aid convoy.
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Attacking annexed territories would be an attack on Russia, Kremlin says
The Kremlin has warned that it would consider an attack by Ukraine on areas to be annexed as an attack on Russia itself. “It would be nothing else,” said Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesman. It came as Ukraine and the West refused to recognize the annexation of four regions into Ukraine that was due to take place on Friday. Dmitry Peskov says Russia would consider an attack on annexed territories an attack on Russia itself (via REUTERS) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 11:49 1664533812
Finland closes borders to Russians with tourist visas
Finland’s border with Russia has been closed to Russians on tourist visas, limiting one of the last easily accessible routes to Europe for Russians trying to escape the military mobilization. By midnight there were long queues at the border. Among the last to enter Finland were two cyclists who arrived shortly before 11 p.m., according to Finnish broadcaster YLE. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 11:30 1664531593
The death toll from convoy strikes is rising
The death toll from the Russian attack on a civilian convoy in southern Ukraine has risen. The general prosecutor’s office announced that 25 people were killed and 50 injured in the attack in Zaporizhia. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 10:53 1664530233
Full story: Putin will officially annex four regions today
Vladimir Putin is set to formally announce the annexation of four regions of Ukraine as Western leaders insist they will refuse to consider them part of Russian territory. He is expected to declare that Russia has absorbed parts of eastern and southern Ukraine on Friday, following referendums deemed fraudulent by Kyiv and beyond.
Putin to formally annex Ukrainian territories as West vows never to recognize move
“Putin is not allowed to change international borders using brute force,” the UK prime minister said Zoe TidmanSeptember 30, 2022 10:30 am 1664528202
Images of the deadly Russian strike on a convoy of civilians
Images are now emerging of the deadly Russian strike on civilian convoys in southeastern Ukraine. At least 23 people were killed in the attack on vehicles in Zaporizhia, which is due to be officially declared part of Russia later today. Kirill Tymoshenko, deputy chief of the Ukrainian president’s office, said four Russian missiles hit a car market as well as an area where civilians had gathered to pick up relatives. A policeman covers stands next to a truck damaged by the Russian missile attack (REUTERS) At least 23 were killed in the attack in southeastern Ukraine (REUTERS) A crater erupted from a Russian missile strike that hit a convoy of civilian vehicles in Ukraine (REUTERS) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:56 1664527033
Annexation ‘violation of international law’, UK PM says
Liz Truss has accused Vladimir Putin of violating international law as the Russian President plans to formally annex four Ukrainian regions. In a statement, the prime minister said: “Vladimir Putin has once again acted in violation of international law with a clear disregard for the lives of the Ukrainian people he claims to represent. “The UK will never ignore the sovereign will of these people and we will never accept the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia as anything other than Ukrainian territory. “Putin is not allowed to change international borders using brute force. We will make sure he loses this illegal war.” (AP) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:37 1664525893
“We’re just telling you that we have nuclear weapons,” says the Russian politician
Yevgeny Popov also described what he sees as Russia’s approach to nuclear weapons. “We do not threaten anyone with our nuclear weapons. We’re just telling you that we have nuclear weapons,” he argued. The Duma member said Russia would not use them first, but only in response to a nuclear attack on its soil. “Using nuclear weapons in the 21st century is a crazy decision. We’re not crazy,” Mr. Popoff said. Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:18 1664524933
Russia ‘must defend’ people in Donbass, Putin supporter claims
Yevgeny Popov, a Putin supporter and member of the Russian Duma, was just on Sky News talking about Ukraine’s annexation and war. Asked about warnings from Western leaders that the annexation would be illegal, Popov said it was considered “legal for Russia” and claimed his country “must defend” the people in Donbass. “They have been living under Ukrainian bombardment for the last eight years,” he claimed. The politician was also asked about reports of Russians leaving the country after being called up for military service. “Yes, some are leaving Russia. But a lot more people – hundreds of thousands of people – are joining the army now,” he told Sky News. Putin’s supporter claimed the annexation was “legitimate” for Russia (Sky News) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 09:02 1664523793
“Serving Russia is a real job,” says the St. Petersburg billboard
Here is a picture from St. Petersburg today. The billboard bears the slogan: “Serving Russia is a real job.” Young men walk past billboard in Russian city (AFP via Getty Images) Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 08:43 1664522713
ICYMI: Russian war dead have their sins forgiven, says Russian Orthodox Church
Russian soldiers who die on duty in Ukraine have all their sins forgiven, the patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church said in a sermon, comparing their sacrificial death to that of Jesus. Here’s a reminder of what happened earlier this week:
Patriarch of Moscow: Russian war dead are forgiven their sins
Russian Orthodox Church patriarch says Russian soldiers who die on duty in Ukraine have all their sins forgiven Zoe Tidman30 September 2022 08:25
