Russia-Ukraine war

Ukraine hails ‘next step towards liberation’ as Russia retreats
Moscow says troops withdrawn from key city of Lyman to ‘advantageous lines’ following encirclement by Ukrainian forces.
Published On 1 Oct 2022
Russia accused of kidnapping head of Ukraine nuclear plant
Ihor Murashov arrested outside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility by Russian troops and he hasn’t been heard from since.
Published On 1 Oct 2022
24 killed after Ukraine evacuation convoy shelled: Governor
Kharkiv’s governor says attack on a civilian convoy in Kupyansy district is ‘сruelty that can’t be justified’.
Published On 1 Oct 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: Kadyrov urges use of nuclear weapon
Ukraine news from October 1: Head of Chechnya calls for more ‘drastic measures’ including martial law in border towns.
Published On 1 Oct 2022

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 220th day, we take a look at the main developments.

At least two massive underwater blasts caused this week’s damage to the Baltic Sea gas pipelines and methane leaks.

Resolution called for condemnation of ‘illegal’ referendums in Ukraine and for states to not recognise border changes.

Major leaks from Nord Stream gas pipelines off the coasts of Denmark and Sweden have been blamed on sabotage.

Joe Biden accuses Moscow of ‘trampling on the United Nations Charter’ as US targets hundreds in new sanctions package.

Russia’s move to proclaim the annexation of four Ukrainian provinces has drawn prompt rebuttals by Western countries.

President Vladimir Putin announced that four occupied regions of Ukraine would formally be incorporated into Russia.

President Zelenskyy to submit ‘accelerated’ NATO application after Putin annexes occupied Ukrainian regions.

The move has been condemned by Ukraine and Western countries and represents major escalation in seven-month war.

Everyday Ukrainians, officials, and many observers say Russia’s move is little more than a sham.

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