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.
Chechnya drone strike: Kadyrov claims to use Ukrainian POWs as human shields
Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov on Oct. 29 apparently boasted about using Ukrainian prisoners as human shields, claiming there were casualties among the captives after a drone strike on Chechnya.
The Kyiv Independent (kyivindependent.com)
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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.
Russia carries out second nuclear training exercise in two weeks
The nuclear drill comes as North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Russia on Tuesday - landing in the far east of the country on the way to Moscow.
Sky News (news.sky.com)
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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.
Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants
Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk region
(www.ft.com)
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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!
Tbilisi’s Lipstick Girl On Today’s Elections In Georgia
The country of Georgia has parliamentary elections today, facing a choice between EU alignment and Russian influence.
(www.counteroffensive.news)
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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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