- 18 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityUkraine
Ukraine says Russian forces near Chernobyl could pose new radiation threat
(Reuters) -A senior Ukrainian official accused Russia on Sunday of "irresponsible" acts around the occupied Chernobyl power station that could send radiation across much of Europe, and urged the United…
In call with Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan stresses need for ceasefire
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone call on Sunday that a ceasefire and better humanitarian conditions were needed following Moscow's invasion…
Turkey says world cannot ‘burn bridges’ with Moscow
DOHA (Reuters) - Turkey and other nations must still talk to Russia to help end the war in Ukraine, Turkey's presidential spokesman said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv needed more…
Ukraine exports first grain by train to Europe – APK-Inform
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Traders have exported the first supplies of Ukrainian corn to Europe by train as the country's sea ports remain blocked due to the Russian invasion, APK-Inform…
UK says Russian sanctions could be lifted with Ukraine withdrawal – report
LONDON (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss says sanctions imposed on Russian individuals and companies could be lifted if Russia withdraws from Ukraine and commits to end aggression, the…
Russian forces take control of Chernobyl workers’ town, three dead – report
LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russian forces have taken control of Ukraine's Slavutych, where workers at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant live, and three people were killed, Interfax Ukraine news agency quoted…
Japan’s Kishida sees growing chance of Russia using nuclear weapons
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday the prospect of Russia using nuclear weapons was "increasingly real", welcoming a visit by the U.S. ambassador to Hiroshima,…
Chinese minister seeks normal India ties, Delhi says ease border tension first
By Krishna N. Das and Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India said ties with China could not be normal until their troops pulled back from each other on the disputed…
In Poland, Biden visits U.S. troops on NATO eastern flank
By Jarrett Renshaw RZESZOW, Poland (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday got a firsthand look at international efforts to help some of the millions of Ukrainian war refugees in…
Kremlin says U.S. talk of Russia using chemical weapons a tactic to divert attention
(Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that U.S. talk of Russia possibly resorting to chemical weapons in Ukraine was a tactic to divert attention away from awkward questions for…
Erdogan says Zelenskiy’s referendum call is “smart leadership” -media
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his Ukrainian counterpart comments on the need for a referendum for compromises with Russia was "smart leadership", broadcaster NTV and others cited…
Russia says it destroyed fuel depot outside Kyiv in missile strike
(Reuters) - Russia's armed forces destroyed a major fuel depot outside Kyiv in a missile strike, Russia's defence ministry said on Friday. Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov told a briefing that…
