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The weaponization of winter: Ukraine aims to stop Russia from regrouping as temperatures drop

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — On the desolate battlefronts of southern and eastern Ukraine, the clinging, clay-like mud of late autumn is beginning to congeal into iciness. As snow flurries and freezing temperatures set in, the last thing this country’s leaders want is for the war’s front lines to harden in place…

Los Angeles Times

EU plans to set up a new court to prosecute Russia's war on Ukraine – but there's a mixed record on holding leaders like Putin accountable for waging wars

A senior European Union official announced on Nov. 30, 2022, that the EU will work with the United Nations in the hopes of setting up a special court that would investigate and prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders for the crime of aggression in Ukraine.

The Conversation

US poses existential threat to Russia, says Putin’s leading diplomat

Putin’s foreign minister made several anti-Western claims in a rambling press conference

The Independent UK

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Ukraine says Russia 'distracting' air defences with dud nuclear-capable missiles

Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had found fragments of Russian-fired nuclear-capable missiles with dud warheads in west Ukraine, and that their apparent purpose was to distract air defences.

Reuters

Fresh large-scale attack by Russia 'imminent' as high activity spotted at key airbase

A massive build-up of Russia's long-range Tu-95 and Tu-160 bombers - which are capable of carrying missiles equipped with nuclear warheads - has been spotted at the Engels-2 airport

Daily Mirror

Security meeting overshadowed by Russia's war, ban on Lavrov

Europe’s largest security organization has opened a two-day meeting in Poland with strong denunciations of Russia’s war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin to make Russia a 'digital concentration camp' with QR code 'handcuffs'

Most Russians will be barred from leaving the country, as they were in Soviet times when they needed hated "exit visas" to go abroad, claimed Telegram channel General SVR.

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‘If you want to understand what Russia has done, come to Ukraine,’ Zelensky claps back at Musk

‘I think that either someone has influence over him, or he somehow draws conclusions on his own’

The Independent UK

U.S.-Russia intelligence services in touch on possible prisoner swap - Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that discussions with Washington about potential prisoner exchanges were being conducted by the two countries' intelligence services, and that he hoped they would be successful.

Reuters

Russian FM: US, NATO directly involved in Ukraine conflict

Russia’s foreign minister has accused the West of becoming directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine by supplying it with weapons and training its soldiers

The Independent UK

Ukrainians show their mettle amid blackouts, snow and attacks

No territorial gains in the 40th week of war as casualties mount and civilians go without water, heat and light.

Al Jazeera

Lavrov says Ukraine war affects prospects for nuclear talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow was willing to play a responsible part in nuclear arms control but it was impossible to discuss nuclear stability while ignoring Western involvement in the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

France backs plans for tribunal for Russian officials over Ukraine war

France is first major western country to publicly support proposal for special court to try for crime of aggression

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine news: Russia’s power grid strikes target west, claims Putin ally

Kremlin says Ukraine’s allies use energy facilities to ship arms

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Reuters

REUTERS NEXT - Have patience, Russia sanctions will work, Lithuania PM says

The European Union needs patience as it sanctions Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, as most measures will only have an impact in the medium and long term, Lithuania's prime minister said in an interview at  the  Reuters NEXT conference on Thursday.

Reuters

Russia says EU call for Ukraine tribunal illegitimate

The Kremlin on Thursday condemned a call by a top European Union official to create a special court to prosecute possible war crimes by top Russian officials in Ukraine, saying any such body would be illegitimate and unacceptable to Moscow.

Reuters

Russia accuses U.S. of direct Ukraine war role, but says it's open to potential talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States and NATO of playing a direct and dangerous role in the Ukraine war and said Washington had turned Kyiv into an existential threat for Moscow which it could not ignore.

Reuters

Ukraine sacks engineer accused of collaborating at occupied nuclear plant

Ukraine sacked a top engineer at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Thursday, accusing him of collaborating with Russian forces, and urged other Ukrainian staff at the plant to remain loyal to Kyiv.

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Evening Standard

Ukraine’s Kherson loses power after Russian shelling, says governor

The city had only regained its power supply last week, after it was recaptured by Ukraine from Russian forces

Reuters

Russia is ready to listen if anyone wants Ukraine talks - foreign minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow was ready to listen if anyone wanted to hold talks on Ukraine.

Reuters

Russia accuses West of undermining OSCE security body

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday big problems had accumulated in the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, accusing the West of spurning the chance to make the OSCE a real bridge with Russia after the Cold War.

Evening Standard

Putin’s attacks on key infrastructure too late to defeat Ukraine, says UK

Vladimir Putin has ordered his missile onslaught on Ukraine’s key infrastructure too late to have the “psychological” blow to break the will of its people, British defence chiefs said Thursday.

The Independent UK

China's Xi discusses trade, Russia, Taiwan with EU's Michel

China says president and ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is holding talks with visiting European Council President Charles Michel in Beijing

Reuters

Russia condemns German parliament for declaring Ukraine Soviet-era famine a genocide

Russia said on Thursday the German parliament's move to recognise the 1932-33 famine in Ukraine as a Soviet-imposed genocide was an anti-Russian provocation and an attempt by Germany to whitewash its Nazi past.

Manchester Evening News

Emergency three-hour blackouts are a real possibility in Greater Manchester this winter - this is how they would impact millions of people

Russia’s war in Ukraine has led to the supply of gas and electricity becoming more uncertain - sparking concerns for the colder months ahead.

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