Presented are links to reports from Reuters, the Associated Press, Tass, Agence France-Presse, teleSUR and Agencia EFE; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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U.S. considers HAWK air defense equipment for Ukraine, say U.S. officials, by Mike Stone | Reuters WASHINGTON — The United States is considering sending sending older HAWK air defense equipment from storage to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, two U.S. officials told Reuters. . . . . The Biden administration would use the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to . . . READ MORE . . .
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‘They took my big love’: Ukrainian woman searches for answers, by Erika Kinetz | AP OZERA, Ukraine — [This story is part of an AP/FRONTLINE investigation that includes the War Crimes Watch Ukraine interactive experience and the upcoming documentary “Putin’s Attack on Ukraine: Documenting War Crimes,” which premieres 10/9c Oct. 25 on PBS.] Click HERE to read.
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West is going to provide support for Ukraine for decades to come – Scholz. From Tass. BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said today that the West intends to provide assistance to Ukraine “for decades” to come, noting that a “Marshall Plan of the 21st century” was on the agenda. He was speaking at the opening of an international conference on the restoration of Ukraine. “Now is the moment to discuss what the future of Ukraine . . . READ MORE . . .
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UK’s new PM Sunak vows to support Ukraine to war’s ‘conclusion’. From AFP. LONDON — Britain’s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, vowed today to help Ukraine fight off Russia’s invasion even as he warned of difficult financial choices ahead for his government. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak called it a “terrible war that must be seen successfully to its conclusion”.
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30 progressive U.S. Democrats urge negotiated settlement of Ukraine conflict. From teleSUR. In a letter to President Biden Monday, 30 members of the U.S. House of Representatives urged a negotiated solution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. “We urge you to pair the military and economic support the United States has provided to Ukraine with a proactive diplomatic push,’ the letter said in part, “redoubling efforts to seek a realistic framework for a cease-fire.” Click HERE to read more, and HERE for text of letter.
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Lavrov: Kiev’s ‘dirty bomb’ threat to be discussed soon at UN. From teleSUR. The issue of Ukraine’s possible use of a “dirty bomb” will be discussed at the UN Security Council “today or tomorrow,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday. He said Russia had reliable evidence about such provocations. READ MORE . . .
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Representatives from 40 countries demand return of Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia. From EFE. ZAGREB, Croatia — Representatives of 40 countries and a number of international organizations are participating today in Zagreb in the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, a forum created to support the sovereignty of Ukraine and the return of territories occupied by Russia. Among the participants is U.S. House of Representqtives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who . . Click HERE to read in Spanish.
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Representatives de 40 países exigen la devolución del territorio ucraniano ocupado por Rusia. De EFE. ZAGREB, Croatia — Representantes de 40 países y varias organizaciones internacionales participan este martes en Zagreb en la primera Conferencia parlamentaria de la Plataforma de Crimea, un foro creado para apoyar la soberanía de Ucrania y reclamar la devolución de los territorios anexionados por Rusia. Entre los participantes figura la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes de EEUU, Nancy Pelosi, que reafirmará . . . Lea más AQUÍ en español.
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