Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odessa, Ukraine says – POLITICO

Russia launches attacks on Kyiv and Odessa, Ukraine says – POLITICO

“The enemy once again used its drones against Kyiv,” Serhiy Popko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, said in a post on Telegram. “Russian drones entered the capital of Ukraine in several waves and from different directions.” The State Emergency Service said one person was wounded and warehouses and cargo trucks were damaged in Odessa during the … Read more

European Commission maps out ‘power grab’ over €1.2 trillion money pot – POLITICO

European Commission maps out ‘power grab’ over €1.2 trillion money pot – POLITICO

By radically changing the rules, the Commission wants to address “strategic dependencies” on foreign countries and boost the kind of pan-European industrial revival championed by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi in his landmark competitiveness report. The third and fourth pillars focus on enlargement and funding to foreign countries, and personnel costs, but there are … Read more

Ukrainians who fled from Vladimir Putin’s cruel war ‘now facing homelessness crisis in Scotland’

Ukrainians who fled from Vladimir Putin’s cruel war ‘now facing homelessness crisis in Scotland’

UKRAINIANS who fled for their lives from Vladimir Putin’s cruel war are now facing a homelessness crisis across Scotland, campaigners warned. Tens of thousands of refugees made their way here after the Russian despot invaded their homeland in February 2022. 9 Ukrainian refugees who fled the war and came to Scotland are facing a homelessness … Read more

Greta Thunberg blocks Brussels boulevard in fossil fuel protest – POLITICO

Greta Thunberg blocks Brussels boulevard in fossil fuel protest – POLITICO

Asked by POLITICO whether Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is a green champion, Thunberg shook her head and replied “no.” The 21-year-old founder of the Fridays for Future movement was later detained as Belgian authorities moved in to break up the demonstration. Among the demonstrators gathering at a simultaneous demonstration outside the Parliament on … Read more

Zelenskyy says victory plan is coming at allies’ meeting on Oct. 12 – POLITICO

Zelenskyy says victory plan is coming at allies’ meeting on Oct. 12 – POLITICO

Kyiv will present its victory plan — outlining “clear, concrete steps” to end the war with Russia — at a meeting of allies next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. Ukraine will discuss the plan at an Oct. 12 meeting of its allies, led by U.S. President Joe Biden, at Ramstein Air Base in … Read more

Watch terrifying moment Ukrainian jets launch British-French cruise missiles at Russian troops outside ‘key’ city

Watch terrifying moment Ukrainian jets launch British-French cruise missiles at Russian troops outside ‘key’ city

THIS is the heart-stopping moment Ukrainian forces fire British-French cruise missiles at Russian targets. Footage shows a Ukrainian aircraft striking two command centres of troops advancing towards a key city. 6 Footage shows Ukrainian jets blitzing Russain troops with western missilesCredit: Sky 6 The Ukrainian Armed Forces used Storm Shadow missiles gifted to themCredit: Sky … Read more

We should have given Ukraine more weapons earlier, says ex-NATO chief – POLITICO

We should have given Ukraine more weapons earlier, says ex-NATO chief – POLITICO

“Most allies were against that, pre-invasion … they were very afraid of the consequences,” he said. “I’m proud of what we have done, but it would have been a great advantage if it started earlier. “It maybe could even have prevented the invasion, or at least made it much harder for [Russia] to do what … Read more

Women’s choir promotes Ukrainian culture in Brussels

Women’s choir promotes Ukrainian culture in Brussels

After Russia invaded Ukraine, Yuliia Lebedynska moved to Brussels with her daughter and granddaughter. She was an entrepreneur in Ukraine but in Belgium, she found herself in a Ukrainian women’s choir. Valentina Vasileva has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: David Gogokhia Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic … Read more

Russia strikes Ukraine’s second-largest city

Russia strikes Ukraine’s second-largest city

Russia strikes Ukraine’s second-largest city – CBS News Watch CBS News A Russian “glide bomb” strike injured several people in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. This comes as Ukraine seeks U.S. permission to launch Western-made weapons deep into Russian territory. CBS News’ Holly Williams has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking … Read more

Mark Rutte is Mr. Nice Guy on day 1 at NATO toward the EU, Ukraine, Trump — even Putin – POLITICO

Mark Rutte is Mr. Nice Guy on day 1 at NATO toward the EU, Ukraine, Trump — even Putin – POLITICO

Still, that deep EU knowledge provides a marked distinction between Rutte (who was Dutch PM for 14 years) and his predecessor (who comes from non-EU Norway). “I’m good friends with all the senior leaders in EU, and I’m looking forward to working with them,” Rutte said, adding that he’s scheduled meetings with European Commission President … Read more