Zelensky Says Gaza War Furthers Russian Aims

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Ukrainian president said Moscow was aiming to sow division in the region and the attack on Israel could distract allies from his country’s conflict.

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, left, and President Klaus Iohannis of Romania during an honor guard welcoming ceremony on Tuesday in Bucharest. | Daniel Mihailescu/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has accused Russia of wanting to precipitate conflict in the Middle East to undermine international support for Ukraine, in comments that reflect concern that the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas could distract attention from Kyiv’s fight.

In remarks released on social media on Monday night, Mr. Zelensky, who has repeatedly expressed support for Israel, also appeared to seek to rally support for his country at a time when Ukraine is facing stiff Russian resistance on the battlefield amid signs of wavering support among a few of its allies. » | Matthew Mpoke Bigg, Reporting from Kyiv | Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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Ukraine War: EU Ministers Meet in Kyiv Following US Funding Concerns - BBC News

Oct 2, 2023 | European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Kyiv in a show of support following signs Western resolve may be wavering.

The European Union’s most senior diplomat, Josep Borrell, has told the BBC that he is worried by the US’ decision not to include new support for Ukraine in a short-term funding deal.

The temporary measure, pushed through to avert a government shutdown, did not include $6bn (£4.92bn) in military aid for Kyiv - a top White House priority.

President Joe Biden has said the US will continue to support Ukraine.

'Impossible to Refuse to Fight': Russian Deserters Tell DW about Their Escape I DW News

Oct 2, 2023 | In 2022 Vladimir Putin amended Russia’s Criminal Code, making it nearly impossible to leave the army. Deserters face 15 years behind bars. But according to human right activists, at least 500 men have deserted from the Russian army since then. DW reporter Natalia Smolentceva met one former soldier who has been granted residency in Germany.

Zelenskyy Implores UN to Unite against Russia's Invasion | DW News

Sep 20, 2023 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has implored world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly to stand united against Russia's invasion of his country. He said Moscow must be pushed back so the world can turn to solving pressing global challenges. He also urged world leaders to attend a peace summit, to help stop the war and future ones.

In addition, Ukraine's security service has rejected a report by the New York Times suggesting a deadly explosion in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka earlier in September was caused by a Ukrainian missile. The newspaper says that evidence collected by its journalists strongly suggested the blast was the result of an errant Ukrainian air defense missile. The reporters came to the conclusion after studying missile fragments, satellite images, witness accounts and social media posts. Ukraine blames Russia for the attack which killed at least 16 people.

Timothy Snyder: Way to End Putin's War in Ukraine Is to Help Ukraine Win It

Sep 14, 2023 | Denmark has announced its largest military aid package yet to Ukraine, worth $833 million, as Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hold arms talks in the Far East. Yale University professor of history Timothy Snyder joins MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell to discuss.

Former NATO General: Western Self-deterrence Only Prolongs Ukraine War | Conflict Zone

Sep 13, 2023 | Retired British Army General Sir Richard Sherriff says NATO may eventually need to conduct operations against Russia if the war in Ukraine dragged on and became “a running sore” in Eastern Europe. The former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, also told DW that Western self-deterrence had prolonged the war and that the best way to end the Kremlin’s nuclear saber-rattling was to build a credible conventional defense in NATO.

Elon Musk ‘Committed Evil’ with Starlink Order, Says Ukrainian Official

THE GUARDIAN: Ukrainian presidential adviser says deaths of civilians ‘the price of a cocktail of ignorance and big ego’

Elon Musk said he did not want his company to be complicit in conflict escalation. Photograph: Gonzalo Fuentes/Reuters
A senior Ukrainian official has accused Elon Musk of “committing evil” after a new biography revealed details about how the business magnate ordered his Starlink satellite communications network to be turned off near the Crimean coast last year to hobble a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian warships.

In a statement on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which Musk owns, the Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak wrote that Musk’s interference led to the deaths of civilians, calling them “the price of a cocktail of ignorance and big ego”. » | Pjotr Sauer | Friday, September 8, 2023

Elon Musk ordered Starlink to be turned off during Ukraine offensive, book says: Biography alleges Musk told engineers to turn off communications network to hobble Ukraine drone attack on Russian warships »

Elon Musk affirme avoir empêché une attaque de l’Ukraine contre la flotte russe en mer Noire en ne répondant pas à une demande de Kiev : Le milliardaire, patron de SpaceX, Tesla et X (ex-Twitter), a assuré ne pas avoir voulu être « complice d’un acte de guerre majeur et d’une escalade du conflit ». »

Cuba Alleges Trafficking Ring Operated from Russia | DW News

Sep 5, 2023 | Cuba says it has uncovered a trafficking ring recruiting people to fight for Russia in Ukraine. The government in Havana believes nationals living in Russia as well as back home are being signed up under false pretenses. Cuba is a close ally of Russia - but after the allegations became known, the foreign ministry felt compelled to stress it is not involved in the war in Ukraine. It added that authorities are working to dismantle the network.

Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine: Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces »