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- Ukraine claims rapid pushback of Russian troops on two fronts
Ukrainian forces retook several villages in an advance along the strategic Dnipro River.
Straits Times. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:39:35 +0800. - Kyiv gives out potassium iodine pills to in preparation for nuclear attack on Ukraine's capital
Potassium iodine pills being distributed in Kyiv can help block the absorption of harmful radiation by the thyroid gland if taken just before or immediately after exposure to nuclear radiation.
Daily Mail. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:56:54 +0100. - Biden signs decree prohibiting US Treasury to exchange SDR held by Russia or Belarus
The bill was earlier approved by the US Congress
Tass. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:46:12 +0300. - Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine gains ground in south
Plus Elon Musk suggests buying Twitter at his original price and North Korea fires a missile over Japan
Jessica Cheung and Amelia Nierenberg. New York Times. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:40:11 +0000. - Ukraine war: The families who made it through the new Iron Curtain
The families fleeing Russian-occupied areas speak of their hopes and fears as the border hardens.
BBC News. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:33:05 GMT. - Ukraine regains Kherson villages from Russians
Russia's latest setbacks came as President Putin was due to sign into force annexation decrees.
BBC News. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:19:14 GMT. - World Bank Now Projects Return To Weak Growth In 2023 In Europe, Central Asia
The World Bank says countries in its Europe and Central Asia region will return to weak growth in 2023 "reflecting negative spillovers" from the war in Ukraine.
Radio Liberty. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:06:20 +0000. - Russia-Ukraine war: Plan to restart Europe's largest nuclear plant, still under occupation
Ukraine is considering restarting Europe's largest nuclear plant, which is occupied by Russian troops, to ensure its safety just weeks after fears of a radiation disaster prompted its shutdown, the facility operator's head ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 06:57:24 +1200. - Biden, Ukraine's Zelenskyy speak over the phone: 'Very good conversation'
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a "very good conversation" Tuesday morning, according to a senior Ukrainian official.
Brooke Singman. Fox News. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:53:46 GMT. - Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has formally ruled out talks with Russia following its illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories.
The Associated Press. Washington Times. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:32:58 -0400. - Elon Musk Slammed For Russia-Friendly Proposal To End War In Ukraine
"F-ck off is my very diplomatic reply to you," said one Ukrainian diplomat in response to Musk.
By Derek Saul, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:14:04 -0400. - Turkey launches first Ada-class corvette for Ukraine
Turkish shipbuilder RMK Marine launched the first MilGem (Ada)-class corvette on order for Ukraine, Hetman Ivan Mazepa (F 211), at its shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul, on ...
Janes 360. Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:05:10 Z. - Poland demands $1.3 trillion in war damages from Germany
Yahoo. 2022-10-03T11:10:28Z. - Editorial: Is Putin Bluffing the West or the other Way Around?
The West never wanted to become a party to Russia's war against Ukraine. But Putin's annexation plans and his nuclear arsenal are now threatening that strategy. From this point on, restraint is the only responsible policy.
Spiegel Online. Sun, 2 Oct 2022 19:46:22 +0200. - Oil and gas companies must pay fair share of windfall profits: Rod Sims
The former competition tsar says multinational oil and gas companies must share massive windfall profits driven by the Ukraine war as the Albanese government prepares the ground for tax reforms.
Dana Daniel. Sydney Morning Herald. Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:00:00 +1100. - Ukraine says Russians shell evacuation convoy, killing 20
"His detention by (Russia) jeopardizes the safety of Ukraine and Europe's largest nuclear power plant," said Energoatom President Petro Kotin said, demanding the director's immediate release.
Ap. ABC News. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 14:54:53 +0000. - Russia blindfolds, detains Ukraine nuclear plant chief
Russian forces blindfolded and detained the head of Europe's largest nuclear plant, Ukraine's nuclear power provider said Saturday, reigniting long-simmering fears over the plant's security.
Jon Gambrell, Yuras Karmanau. Washington Times. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:37:29 -0400. - Turkey Rejects Russia's Annexation of Ukrainian Territory
Turkey's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it rejects Russia's annexation of four regions in Ukraine, adding the decision is a "grave violation" of international law. ...
Voice of America. Sat, 01 Oct 2022 04:02:58 -0400. - Uzbekistan Says Won't Deport Russians Fleeing Conscription
Uzbekistan has no plans to deport Russians who are fleeing en masse to Central Asia to evade conscription amid Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, the Tashkent government said on Friday. ...
Voice of America. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:12:01 -0400. - Zelensky thanks US for advanced air defense systems, calls for more help
CORRECTION: Ukraine has not yet received the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS). ...
Ellen Mitchell. The Hill. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 16:09:59 +0000.
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Facts About Eastern Europe
The Republic of Belarus' capital city is Minsk, and its national currency is the Belorusian Rouble. Belorusian and Russian are the primary languages used in Belarus, and in 2020, the population of Belarus was estimated at 9,449,323.
The Czech Republic's capital city is Prague, and its national currency is the Koruna. Czech is the nation's official language, and in 2020, the Czech Republic's estimated population was 10,708,981.
The Republic of Hungary's capital city is Budapest, and its currency is the Forint. Magyar is the primary language used by Hungarians, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 9,660,351.
The Republic of Moldova's capital city is Chisinau, and its currency is the Leu. Moldovan's official language is Moldovan, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 4,033,963.
The Republic of Poland's capital city is Warsaw, and its currency is the Zloty. The primary language used in Poland is Polish, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 37,846,611.
Romania's capital city is Bucharest, and its national currency is the Leu. Romania's official language is Romanian, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 19,237,691.
The Slovak Republic's capital city is Bratislava, and its currency is the Koruna. Slovakia's official language is Slovak, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 5,459,642.
Ukraine's capital city is Kiev, and its currency is the Hryvnia. Ukrainian and Russian are Ukraine's primary languages, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 43,733,762.