More from the ongoing situation on the banks of the Dnipro river now, and Vladimir Saldo has said he predicts the average life expectancy of a Ukrainian solider in the area is two days. Mr Saldo is the Russian-installed governor of the part of the Kherson region which Moscow controls. In a statement, he acknowledged that Ukrainian … Continue reading Russia’s response to Ukraine crossing Dnipro
Two emergency workers have been killed in southern Ukraine as they tried to extinguish a fire from an attack moments before, Ukrainian officials have said. At least seven other people were wounded in the strikes in the Zaporizhzhia region, in which Russian forces were said to have fired three missiles in about half an hour, … Continue reading 2 emergency workers killed after trying to put out fire in alleged Russian strikes
Russia's foreign ministry has reacted with concern to a comment from a junior Israeli minister who appeared to express openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear strike on Gaza. Asked in a radio interview about a hypothetical nuclear option, heritage minister Amihay Eliyahu, who has since been suspended by Benjamin Netanyahu over … Continue reading Israeli nuclear remark raises ‘huge questions’ – Russia
A Ukrainian major has died after he was accidentally blown up by a grenade given to him as a birthday present. Hennady Chastyakov was killed as he showed the gift to his teenage son at home on Monday, officials said. It was initially thought that the 39-year-old had been killed by a booby-trapped gift. But … Continue reading Ukrainian major dies from grenade received as a gift, 18-year-old son injured
Moscow claimed on Monday that the protests at an airport in the Russian Republic of Dagestan were the result of a "planned external provocation” by Ukraine. “The mass riots … that occurred in the Republic of Dagestan are the result of a planned and carried out external provocation aimed at undermining the harmonious development and … Continue reading Dagestan protests result of ‘planned external provocation’ by Ukraine – Moscow
A Ukrainian civilian was killed in an early-morning air attack on the southern Kherson region, its governor has said. At around 7.20am, Russia dropped a bomb on a residential area of the city of Beryslav, Oleksandr Prokudin said on Telegram. "It hit a house. Unfortunately, a 42-year-old man was fatally wounded." Kyiv drove Russian forces … Continue reading Civilian killed in Russian bomb attack, Kyiv says
Russia has tested its ability to deliver a massive retaliatory nuclear strike, Sergei Shoigu has said on state TV. "Practical launches of ballistic and cruise missiles took place during the training," the Kremlin said in a statement. Mr Shoigu was seen talking to Vladimir Putin about the exercise on state TV. The Kremlin said that … Continue reading Russia tests ability to deliver massive retaliatory nuclear strike – Defence minister
Two people have been injured in the latest round of Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kherson region. The roof and windows of a fire station were damaged in an air strike but the equipment inside remained intact and no one inside was injured, Ukraine's State Emergency Service said. Overnight shelling also heavily damaged a hospital in … Continue reading Russian strikes damage hospital, fire station in Kherson
Ukrainian farmers believe a new Black Sea corridor could allow exports of up to 2.5 million metric tons of food per month. Amounts in that quantity would see Ukraine almost nullify the losses made since Russia exited the Black Sea grain deal in July. Kyiv has since opened what it says is a temporary humanitarian … Continue reading New Black Sea route to offer hope for Ukrainian farmers
A host of Chinese businesses have signed deals with Russian counterparts in the wake of President Putin's visit to Beijing last week. Companies attending a regional conference in northeastern China signed cooperation deals in sectors ranging from manufacturing and logistics to e-commerce and agriculture, Chinese state media reported. China has deepened cross-border connectivity with Russia … Continue reading Chinese, Russian businesses sign deals after Putin-Xi meeting
Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva had her pre-trial detention extended to 5 December earlier this morning. She is accused of violating Russia's law on foreign agents. As we outlined in this blog last week, Ms Kurmasheva is a Prague-based journalist for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), which is funded by the US Congress and designated by … Continue reading Russian court extends detention of US journalist
Ukraine has received £1.3bn (€1.59bn) in a ninth tranche of financial assistance from the European Union, the country's prime minister has said. Denys Shmyhal said the bloc's budget support has already amounted to £13bn this year. He added that Ukraine expects to receive a further £15.7bn (€18bn) in 2024 under the EU's facility plan - which aims … Continue reading Ukraine receives £1.3bn boost from EU
Vladimir Putin has backed a new programme that aims to look after the children of those killed in the "special military operation" in Ukraine dubbed "children of heroes", it has been announced. Russian state news agency TASS said Mr Putin "demanded that special attention be paid to the children of special operation fighters and that … Continue reading Putin approves ‘children of heroes’ programme for families of soldiers killed in Ukraine
Germany is considering using an out-of-use airport to implement its geothermal plans, as Berlin looks to become more energy-independent – and cleaner. Geothermal energy is a form of thermal energy that has been exploited as a source of both heat and electric power. The site of the former Tegel airport is just one of many … Continue reading Germany increasing use of geothermal energy to reduce dependency on Russian gas supplies
On Thursday, Orano’s board approved a 30% production capacity increase for its Tricastin factory, in Southern France – Europe’s largest nuclear technology site. The project and its consequent financing will allow France to move away from its reliance on Russia. “In the current geopolitical context, the purpose of this increase in enrichment capacities is to strengthen … Continue reading France invests €1.7bn on uranium to cut ties with Russia
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