China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will begin a four-day visit to Russia for security talks on Monday, his foreign ministry said, the latest in a series of high-level visits and phone calls between the two countries. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). Issued on: 18/09/2023 – 07:35Modified: 18/09/2023 – 09:15 4 min 9:05am: Ukraine says recaptured 7 square kilometres from Russian forces last…
"Chinese foreign minister to visit Russia for security talks"Tag: Russia
All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine. Kim confident Putin will achieve ‘great victory’ North Korea’s leader said Moscow will emerge victorious against its enemies, during an exceptional visit to Russia aimed at strengthening ties, especially military ones. ADVERTISEMENT Vladimir Putin is widely believed to want North Korean ammunition for his grinding invasion of Ukraine. However, any such arms deal has not been officially disclosed, at this stage. Pyongyang needs food to combat chronic…
"Ukraine war: Putin will achieve ‘great victory’, EU lifts sanctions, Russia drone wave attacks"
Russia issued a chilling warning amid speculation the US may return some of its nuclear weapons to British soil for the first time in 15 years. Discussions over the possibility of Washington relocating some of its nuclear weaponry to Britain began after it was noticed the 2024 US Air Force budget argued in favour of the allocation of $50,000 for a project titled “surety dormitory” at RAF Lakenheath in Surrey. The item description read: “Current…
"Russia makes chilling threat as speculation grows over US sending nuclear weapons to UK | World | News"
Ukraine urged civilians near the northeastern front line to evacuate on Thursday as Russia ramped up an assault to capture territory already seized once during the conflict. Kupiansk and the surrounding areas of Ukraine’s Kharkiv region were recaptured by Kyiv’s forces in September but Moscow has since pushed back into the region. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). Issued on: 11/08/2023…
"Evacuations continue in northeastern Ukraine as Russia ramps up assault"
Vladimir Putin has not ruled out peace talks – but says there can be no ceasefire while Russia is under attack from Ukraine. The Russian president made the comments to journalists after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg. He said Moscow has not rejected talks on Ukraine – and an African peace initiative, or one from China, could be a basis for peace. However, Putin said that elements of these initiatives “are difficult or impossible…
"Putin says there can be no peace while Ukraine is attacking Russia | World | News"
Russia’s lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday to raise the maximum age at which men can be conscripted to 30 years from 27, increasing the number of young men liable for a year of compulsory military service at any one time. Last year, Russia announced a plan to boost its professional and conscripted combat personnel by more than 30 per cent to 1.5 million, an ambitious task made harder by its heavy but undisclosed…
"Russia raises maximum age for military conscription to 30"
Russia announced plans Thursday to stage elections in occupied parts of Ukraine in just three months, Moscow’s latest bid to signal that it is in control, even as a Ukrainian counteroffensive has pushed its forces back in some areas. The Ukrainian assault is in its early stages, and military experts say the decisive battles still lie ahead. But corpses of Russian soldiers and burnt-out armoured vehicles lining roads in villages newly recaptured by Ukrainian troops attested…
"Ukraine touts ground gains as Russia states intent to hold elections in occupied areas"
Inna Sovsun: Putin has stolen a year of my life Inna Sovsun isn’t thinking of Friday, February 24 as an anniversary. In common with millions of her countrymen and women, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to order troops into her country a year ago turned the life of the Ukrainian MP upside down – and, speaking via video link from Kyiv earlier this week, she was clear it is no time for celebration. Ms Sovsun,…
"Russia invasion: Ukrainian MP says Vladimir Putin ‘stole a year of my life’ | World | News"
Russia claims it has gained ground in Ukraine The Russian army said on Saturday it carried out “offensive operations” in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, enabling it to take “advantageous positions”. “As a result of offensive operations, units of the Eastern Military District took more advantageous lines and positions,” the Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement. It did not give any further details. Fighting in the Zaporizhzhia region intensified on Friday, as Russian forces…
"Ukraine war: Russia gains ground, Kyiv ire at tank ‘indecision’, Moscow air defence drill"
London Stock Exchange Toby Melville | Reuters LONDON — The U.K. economic contraction of 2023 will be almost as deep as that of Russia, economists expect, as a sharp fall in household living standards weighs on activity. In its 2023 macro outlook, Goldman Sachs forecast a 1.2% contraction in the U.K. real GDP over the course of this year, well below all other G-10 (Group of Ten) major economies. This is set to be followed…
"The UK recession will be almost as deep as that of Russia, economists predict"