Here’s what we’re reading today
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Here’s what we’re reading today:
Chechen leader Kadyrov bragged about using Ukrainian POWs as human shields during a drone attack on #Chechnya and blamed #Kyiv for the attack.
#Ukrainian intelligence reported that the strike possibly came from a neighbouring #Russian republics.
https://kyivindependent.com/kadyrov-claims-to-use-ukrainian-pows-as-human-shields/
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#Russia had 2 nuclear training exercises in the last 2 weeks. The last one took place during N Korean FM's visit to Russia.
This is the 1st training which used ballistic missiles capable of hitting the #US .
#Putin said this would be a 'last resort', but Russia should be ready.
https://news.sky.com/story/russia-carries-out-second-nuclear-training-exercise-in-two-weeks-13244011
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#Ukraine and #Russia are to renew talks to halt strikes on energy facilities.
These talks began this summer but stopped after Ukraine's entered the #Kursk region.
A #Kremlin source told the FT that until Russia pushes Ukrainian troops out of the Kursk region, a deal is unlikely.
https://www.ft.com/content/69a57022-aeed-4bfe-8ada-b2ccd38f162a
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Recently we covered the Georgian election that took place on the 26th October and about Georgia's struggle for democracy and life without Russia’s influence.
You can read the article by following the link!
https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/tbilisis-lipstick-girl-on-todays
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Here’s what Nastia is listening to today:
The Afternoon’s Hat - Arctic Monkeys
https://youtu.be/-DBlKIih4UQ?si=83wgQsFfORJi7rsk -
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