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Poland
Polish Opposition Wins Parliamentary Majority in Tight Vote
Political shift in Poland confirmed as final election results announced.
Oct. 17, 2023
Russia
Russia Transports N. Korean Arms Resupplies to Ukraine War Zone
The report by RUSI, a British think tank, joins an earlier US intelligence report stating over 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions were transferred from North Korea to Russia.
Oct. 17, 2023
Russia
‘They Smell Like Fresh Bread’ – Bakery Making Drones for Moscow’s Troops Makes Prime Time News in Russia
The Rossiya 1 state TV channel included the profile of a Russian bakery that doubles as a drone-manufacturing plant in its Sunday evening program.
Oct. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Doomed Russian Troops Assaulted Avdiivka in 70-Year-Old Vehicles
The latest photographic evidence of the Kremlin’s disastrous attempt to take the town shows a destroyed BTR-50, an armored personnel carrier that ceased production in 1970.
Oct. 17, 2023
Putin
Russia Revoking Ratification of Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Lawmaker Says
The move is a step towards the possible resumption of nuclear testing and could indicate the start of a new nuclear arms race.
Oct. 17, 2023
Poland
Poland's pro-EU Opposition Poised for Victory in Election with Record Turnout
Poland appears to be on the verge of a major political shift that should bring relief in Brussels and Kyiv.
Oct. 17, 2023
Putin
Putin in China to Meet ‘Dear Friend’ Xi
The two nations share a symbiotic alliance, with China appreciating Russia’s role as a bulwark against the West, and Moscow increasingly reliant on Beijing’s largesse in trade and geopolitical backing
Oct. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Says OSCE Faces 'Slow Death' if Russia Remains Member
Since the start of its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has blocked nearly all major OSCE decisions, Kyiv says.
Oct. 16, 2023
Georgia
Georgia's Top Court Clears Move to Remove President
Political crisis brewing in Georgia.
Oct. 16, 2023
UN
Qatar Acts as Intermediary to Return Ukrainian Children from Russia
Kyiv has identified nearly 20,000 children abducted by Russia. It’s hoped that the deal between Russia and Qatar will lead to some of them being returned to Ukraine.
Oct. 16, 2023
Israel
ANALYSIS: Ukraine Eyes Israel’s New ‘Iron Beam’ Missile Defense – Here’s What it Can Do
In response to attacks by Hamas, the IDF is bringing its new Iron Beam anti-missile system into service ahead of schedule. Ukraine has had its sights on this laser weapon for some time.
Oct. 16, 2023
Russia
Russia's Top Diplomat Lavrov Arrives in China: Moscow's Foreign Ministry
Beijing is hosting representatives of 130 countries to mark a decade of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) -- a key geopolitical project of President Xi to extend China's global reach.
Oct. 16, 2023
Poland
Polish Liberal Opposition Favoured in Election Exit Poll
Polish opposition parties are tipped to win a parliamentary majority in Sunday's election that would end eight years of rule by the populist Law and Justice (PiS) party, according to exit polls.
Oct. 16, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Bring Our Men Back!' - Relatives of Tatarstan Conscripts Demand Their Removal from Assault Groups
The relatives released a video message expressing concerns that their loved ones are being sent on offensives against the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Luhansk.
Oct. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Myth of Mr. Darcy: Tales from a Ukrainian in Britain
Britain has homed over 170,000 Ukrainians in response to the war. But with a new life comes fresh surprises, as Ukrainian readers of Jane Austen may be keen to note.
Oct. 15, 2023
Israel
Israel Readies to Invade Gaza Where One Million Have Fled Homes
Israel's military spokesmen have repeatedly said that the army is ready for a ground operation but awaiting a "political decision" on the timing.
Oct. 15, 2023
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