Ukraine Foreign Min Kuleba blames Russia for ‘bloody packages’ containing animal parts

Ukraine Foreign Min Kuleba blames Russia for ‘bloody packages’ containing animal parts After different Ukrainian embassies received threatening letters all across the world, Ukraine’s Foreign Min Kuleba claimed that Russia is behind the incidents. After different Ukrainian embassies received threatening letters all across the world, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba accused the Putin administration of the recent incidents. Kuleba believes that it is Russia that must be behind the whole ordeal. The accusation by Ukraine’s Foreign Minister comes after more than dozens of letters containing explosives and animal parts were…

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UK to provide advanced air defence missiles systems to Ukraine to deter Russian offensives

UK to provide advanced air defence missiles systems to Ukraine to deter Russian offensives Amid the relentless war in Ukraine, the United Kingdom, on Thursday, announced to donate of cutting-edge air defence missiles to the war-embattled nation. Amid the relentless war in Ukraine, the United Kingdom, on Thursday, announced to donate of cutting-edge air defence missiles to the war-embattled nation in order to protect itself against Russian missile strikes. While announcing the latest aid to Kyiv, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, confirmed the military equipment includes AMRAAM rockets– an advanced…

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Russia submits objections to Ukraine genocide case before International Court of Justice

Russia submits objections to Ukraine genocide case before International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice confirmed that it had received preliminary objections from Russia regarding the case related to allegations of genocide. Russia has submitted preliminary objections to a genocide case against Moscow filed by Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said on Thursday, October 6. Taking to its official Twitter handle, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed that it had received preliminary objections from Russia regarding the case related to allegations of genocide on October…

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Ukraine issues clarifications as Russia accuses Zelenskyy of calling for nuclear attack

Ukraine issues clarifications as Russia accuses Zelenskyy of calling for nuclear attack Ukraine on Thursday clarified Russia’s allegations against Zelenskyy and said he was referring to preventive sanctions to be applied before the invasion. As several Russian officials termed the recent speech of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “provocative” amid the ongoing war, Ukraine on Thursday clarified the allegations and said he was referring to preventive sanctions to be applied before the full-scale invasion, and “not provocating for a nuclear attack on Moscow”. The clarifications came as several top Russian officials,…

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Ukraine’s capital distributes anti-radiation pills in case of possible Russian nuke attack

Ukraine’s capital distributes anti-radiation pills in case of possible Russian nuke attack Amid the ongoing brutal war, Kyiv’s city council stated that in case of a Russian nuke attack on the capital, anti-radiation pills are being distributed Amid the ongoing brutal war in Eastern Europe, Kyiv’s city council stated that in case of a Russian nuke attack on the capital, potassium iodine pills are being distributed to evacuation centres. If taken right before or right away after exposure to nuclear radiation, potassium iodide tablets can assist in preventing the thyroid…

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Ukraine’s First Lady underscores effects of ‘brutal war’, calls Russia’s war ‘terrorism’

Ukraine’s First Lady underscores effects of ‘brutal war’, calls Russia’s war ‘terrorism’ Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska referred to the bombings of two schools, a library, a hospital, and a soccer stadium in Chernihiv as acts of terrorism Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska recently underlined the effects of the brutal war. During an interview with 60 Minutes, Zelenska referred to the bombings of two schools, a library, a hospital, and a soccer stadium in Chernihiv as acts of terrorism. She said, “[The Russians] try to frighten people to make them…

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UK says Russia likely used underwater drone to target Nord Stream pipeline: Report

UK says Russia likely used underwater drone to target Nord Stream pipeline: Report The UK has alleged that Russia is behind the cause of blasts and subsequent leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines that supply gas to Europe. The cause behind the blasts in Nord Stream gas pipelines was an alleged sabotage by Russia, citing a British defence source, the Times newspaper reported on September 28. The ‘attack’ on Nord Stream gas pipelines that caused large blasts in the Baltic Sea were “probably premeditated and planned for”,…

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India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off ‘expansion of autocracy’: Taiwanese Envoy

India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off ‘expansion of autocracy’: Taiwanese Envoy India and Taiwan are threatened by “authoritarianism” and it is high time for both sides to engage in “strategic collaboration”, Taipei’s de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger said on Sunday while referring to China’s aggressive behaviour in the region. India and Taiwan are threatened by “authoritarianism” and it is high time for both sides to engage in “strategic collaboration”, Taipei’s de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger said on Sunday while referring to China’s aggressive behaviour in the region. In an…

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What the war in Ukraine means for Asia’s climate goals| Explained

What the war in Ukraine means for Asia’s climate goals| Explained Europe’s need for gas means that they’re competing with Asian countries, driving up prices of fossil fuels and resulting in what Tim Buckley, the director of the thinktank Climate Energy Finance, refers to as “hyper-inflation.” The queues outside petrol pumps in Sri Lanka have lessened, but not the anxiety. Asanka Sampath, a 43-year-old factory clerk, is forever vigilant. He checks his phone for messages, walks past the pump, and browses social media to see if fuel has arrived. Delays…

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World Bank mobilises additional $530mn to support Ukraine as territories annexed by Russia

World Bank mobilises additional $530mn to support Ukraine as territories annexed by Russia “The toll of destruction, damage, and dislocation in Ukraine is staggering and continues to grow,” said Anna Bjerde, the World Bank regional VP for EU & Asia. World Bank on Oct 1, Saturday announced an additional $530 million in aid to support Ukraine as Moscow annexed four of its regions, as well as to cover essential “public services such as health, education, and social protection.” In a statement, the World Bank noted that the IBRD financing was…

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