Finland to block border amid Russian ‘instrumentalisation of migrants’
At midnight ‘devices to prevent entry’ will go up at four of the border crossings between the European neighbours.
Ukraine claims gains against Russian positions on Dnipro east bank
Ukraine shoots down nine out of 10 drones above several regions and gains ‘a foothold on several bridgeheads’ of the Dnipro river.
Russia loads missile with nuclear-capable glide vehicle into launch silo
Putin has said the Avangard hypersonic system is a response to a new generation of weapons developed by the US.
North Korea tests ‘new type, high thrust’ solid-fuel engines for IRBMs
The latest test in contravention of UN sanctions is part of Pyongyang’s ongoing effort to modernise its weaponry.
Russia, al-Assad step up Syria bombing amid world focus on Israel-Gaza war
Russian and Syrian regime attacks have killed 66 civilians since the start of October, and displaced 120,000 people.
US announces third round of sanctions targeting Hamas
US Treasury Department has said that the sanctions were jointly coordinated with the UK and target Hamas financing.
Russia turns to buybacks to resupply forces deployed in Ukraine: WSJ
The Wall Street Journal reports that Russia is engaging in export requisitions and buybacks to boost its depleting arsenal, as it continues its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine gets European Commission nod to start EU membership talks
Ukraine’s president hails move as ‘strong and historic step’ that paves way to a stronger EU.
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