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KYIV: Putin announced a partial military mobilisation, as Russian forces battle a Ukrainian counter-offensive that has regained some occupied territory.

The west has condemned Russia’s plans to hold urgent referendums in parts of Ukraine that are under Russian control.

The Guardian says The UN general assembly summit this week will be dominated by a struggle – between the US and its allies on one side and Russia on the other – for global support over the fate of Ukraine.

Russian cosmonaut Valery Polyakov has died at the age of 80.
Polyakov holds the record for the longest-ever trip to space – a massive 437 full days orbiting the Earth between 1994 and 1995 on the Mir space station.

The Metro says Vladimir Putin has admitted that Chinese President Xi Jinping has ‘questions and concerns’ over his invasion of Ukraine.

The Metro says Vladimir Putin is now believed to have survived seven attempts on his life after reports his limousine was allegedly attacked earlier this week.

Russia spent more than $300m to influence politicians in more than 24 countries since 2014, according to the US.

The i says Vladimir Putin is under pressure after Ukraine’s lightning counter-offensive in the eastern Kharkiv region led to Kyiv’s forces retaking an area the size of Greater London in 48 hours.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are to restrict entry to Russian civilians over the Russian invasion of Ukraine – as the war shows no sign of coming to an end.

Paul Urey, 45, was a British man who died in detention in July after being caputrued by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine

Actors Ben Stiller and Sean Penn have been banned from entering Russia following their comments of support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. 

Ukrainian PM has said the country and the EU must not waver in the face of Russian aggression as he urged the EU to provide more firepower. 

RUSSIA has once again sent the European Union into crisis mode by turning off gas supplies flowing into Europe. Russia Has once again halted gas…

Ukraine nuclear , TWO explosions have been reported at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant as Russia’s war continues to rage in Ukraine. Ukraine nuclear Russian-installed…

Vladimir Putin has been sent a chilling warning of an impending coup, which an expert has suggested would result in Russia’s powerful nuclear weapons being…

22 people have been killed by a Russian rocket which hit a Ukrainian train station.

Ukrainian cities have begun imposing curbs on events linked to Ukraine Independence Day on Wednesday, amid fears of intensified Russian attacks. The anniversary commemorates freedom…

Russia has accused Ukraine of killing the daughter of one of President Putin’s allies in a car bombing at the weekend.

Darya Dugina, 29, died on Saturday when a vehicle she was driving exploded near Moscow.

Russia is planning to expand its “comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations” with North Korea, President Putin has said. 

Spain’s government has sparked controversy after announcing that offices, shops, and other venues are banned from setting air conditioning below 27C in the summer.

Historic monuments and buildings in Berlin had their lights switched off overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, as part of a national effort to save energy amid fears of winter shortages.

France24 says Italian right-wing leader Matteo Salvini’s ties with Russia were again under scrutiny Thursday following questions about the run-up to the collapse of Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government.

VOA says The trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner resumed Tuesday in a Russian courtroom.

Euronews says Russia’s top diplomat said Moscow’s overarching goal in Ukraine is to remove from power its “unacceptable regime.”

Arab News says Russia defended its veto of a UN resolution that would have extended humanitarian aid deliveries to 4.1 million Syrians.