http://feed.informer.com/digests/PAZ5XAQQ1J/feeder Russia and Ukraine News Review Respective post owners and feed distributors Tue, 27 Nov 2018 05:28:04 -0500 Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:ab8137fd-cf15-b2f0-1e16-41d4a316de79 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:50:46 -0500 <p>A Western official has reportedly denied a claim by Ukraine’s air force that the Russian military fired the missile for the first time</p><p><strong>Hungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the north-eastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is “greater than ever”, its defence minister said.</strong></p><p>Reuters quotes <strong>Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky</strong> from a video he posted on Facebook saying:</p><p>We still trust that there will be peace as soon as possible, through diplomacy instead of a military solution. However, to prepare for all possibilities, I ordered the recently purchased air control and air defence systems and the capabilities built on them to be installed in the north-east. The threat of the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is greater than ever.</p><p>This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic alliance in the strategic sphere.</p><p>This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Volodymyr Zelenskyy Vladimir Putin World news Martin Belam Photograph: State Emergency Service Of Ukraine/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/asia/putin-russia-north-korea-animals.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:1f86158f-614c-f2f8-66ec-2f5057b0ac50 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:03:01 -0500 Vladimir Putin also presented a lion to Pyongyang Zoo, one of the more than 70 animals he sent as an emblem of the deepening friendship between the two nations. Russia North Korea International Relations Putin, Vladimir V Kim Jong-un Embargoes and Sanctions Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Animals Birds Lions Zoos Politics and Government Smithsonian National Zoological Park Moon Jae-in Jin Yu Young https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/russia-fired-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-dnipro-says-ukraine World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:7fa3b7a9-48b4-4466-c19a-882501dfae46 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:31:29 -0500 <p>Use of weapon, which can carry nuclear payload, would mark its first use in any armed conflict if confirmed</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy">Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates</a></li></ul><p>Ukraine’s air force has said Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the city of Dnipro, which if confirmed would be the first time that the long-range weapon has been used in any armed conflict.</p><p>However, ABC News reported, citing western officials, that this was an exaggeration and the weapon used was in fact a shorter-range ballistic missile, similar to the types used repeatedly by Russia against Ukraine during the war.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/russia-fired-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-at-dnipro-says-ukraine">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe World news Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor Photograph: Associated Press https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:c5713734-2b92-f6c3-4abc-4a5a5dcd1310 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:21:34 -0500 <p>Ukraine’s air force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an area to the south-east of Vologograd</p><p><strong>Hungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the north-eastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is “greater than ever”, its defence minister said.</strong></p><p>Reuters quotes <strong>Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky</strong> from a video he posted on Facebook saying:</p><p>We still trust that there will be peace as soon as possible, through diplomacy instead of a military solution. However, to prepare for all possibilities, I ordered the recently purchased air control and air defence systems and the capabilities built on them to be installed in the north-east. The threat of the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is greater than ever.</p><p>This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic alliance in the strategic sphere.</p><p>This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Volodymyr Zelenskyy Vladimir Putin World news Martin Belam Photograph: AP https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:e92e8336-511f-2b64-c7e2-f41400b183e8 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:52:10 -0500 <p>Ukraine’s air force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an area to the south-east of Vologograd</p><p><strong>Hungary announced overnight it is to install an air defence system in the north-eastern part of the country as the threat of an escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is “greater than ever”, its defence minister said.</strong></p><p>Reuters quotes <strong>Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky</strong> from a video he posted on Facebook saying:</p><p>We still trust that there will be peace as soon as possible, through diplomacy instead of a military solution. However, to prepare for all possibilities, I ordered the recently purchased air control and air defence systems and the capabilities built on them to be installed in the north-east. The threat of the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war is greater than ever.</p><p>This is another frankly provocative step in a series of deeply destabilising actions by the Americans and their allies in the North Atlantic alliance in the strategic sphere.</p><p>This leads to undermining strategic stability, increasing strategic risks and, as a result, to an increase in the overall level of nuclear danger.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Volodymyr Zelenskyy Vladimir Putin World news Martin Belam Photograph: SPUTNIK/Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/asia/100000009837725/putin-russia-north-korea-animals.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:ca4ba747-2e15-0105-40a9-dd211831fe22 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:18:40 -0500 An airplane full of crates carrying the animals, including two bears and a lion, landed in Pyongyang for what Russian state media described as “Vladimir Putin’s gift to the Korean people.” Russia North Korea Zoos Putin, Vladimir V Airlines and Airplanes Animals Bears Pyongyang (North Korea) Moscow Zoo via Associated Press https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:97c96e60-2acb-d1e3-25e8-f43edae8d55c Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:46:24 -0500 <p>Strikes come after UK lifts ban on using the British-made missiles on targets in Russia; US closed embassy in capital citing risk of ‘significant air attack’</p><p><strong>Ukraine’s military claims overnight to have shot down six cruise missiles fired at the country by Russia.</strong></p><p>Ukraine claims in addition that intercontinental ballistic missile was fired from Russia’s <strong>Astrakhan</strong> region, which is to the south-east of Volgograd, and borders the Caspian Sea.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/21/russia-ukraine-war-live-storm-shadow-missiles-kyiv-putin-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Volodymyr Zelenskyy Vladimir Putin World news Martin Belam Photograph: David Pimborough/Alamy https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/nov/21/world-conflict-zones-increased-by-two-thirds-past-three-years-report-ukraine-myanmar-middle-east-africa World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:35679fab-e17d-5298-069f-974423729b95 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:01:39 -0500 <p>Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity Index</p><p>The proportion of the world engulfed by conflict has grown 65% – equivalent to nearly double the size of India – over the past three years, according to a new report.</p><p>Ukraine, Myanmar, the Middle East and a “conflict corridor” around Africa’s Sahel region have seen wars and unrest spread and intensify since 2021, according to the <a href="https://uploads.guim.co.uk/2024/11/20/Global_conflict_zones_grow_by_two_thirds_since_2021,_topping_6_million_km2_-_Report.pdf">latest Conflict Intensity Index (CII)</a>, published by risk analysts Verisk Maplecroft.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/nov/21/world-conflict-zones-increased-by-two-thirds-past-three-years-report-ukraine-myanmar-middle-east-africa">Continue reading...</a> Global development Conflict and arms Ukraine Myanmar Middle East and north Africa Africa Sahel World news South and central Asia Europe Kaamil Ahmed Photograph: 24th Mechanized Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces/AFP/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2024/nov/21/whats-behind-escalating-violence-ukraine-missiles-north-korea-podcast World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:75fe1ead-61c5-0cac-49b3-deb4b03bdd79 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:34 -0500 <p>From long-range missiles being launched to North Korean troops being drafted in, Dan Sabbagh looks at whether the rapid escalation could signal the beginning of the end of the conflict</p><p>Tuesday marked 1,000 days of the Ukraine war – a conflict that for months had seemingly no end in sight. Russia has been advancing, but its progress has been grindingly slow, with Ukraine’s resistance struggling with a lack of weapons and aid. Both sides have had problems with morale and recruitment.</p><p>Over the past week, things have changed. Russia has drafted in North Korean troops, while Ukraine has hit Russia with long-range missiles provided by the US. Dan Sabbagh is in Ukraine and explains how hits to the energy grid could make the difference on the ground, and how important the use of North Korean troops could be given the lack of willing Russian conscripts.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2024/nov/21/whats-behind-escalating-violence-ukraine-missiles-north-korea-podcast">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia US politics Presented by Michael Safi with Dan Sabbagh; produced by Hannah Moore and Rudi Zygadlo; executive producers Homa Khaleeli and Sami Kent Photograph: Efrem Lukatsky/AP https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/21/as-a-sudanese-australian-it-is-heartbreaking-to-see-the-devastating-war-in-my-homeland-overlooked World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:1d053a47-277f-8afa-534c-a7250823424c Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:29:10 -0500 <p>The plight of refugees from Sudan may not be dominating the headlines, but it is the largest displacement crisis in the world</p><ul><li>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></li></ul><p>Last month, the Australian government announced new visa pathways for displaced <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/16/temporary-australian-visas-for-palestinians-a-first-step-but-longer-stay-options-needed-advocates-say">Palestinians from Gaza</a> and <a href="https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/ukraine-visa-support/offer-of-resolution-status-visa-case-by-case-basis-ukrainian-786-temp-humanitarian-concern-visa-holders">Ukrainians</a>, providing much-needed relief for communities facing immense hardship. While this is a step in the right direction, it starkly highlights a painful feeling: the Sudanese crisis – a full-fledged famine driven by a preventable proxy war – has been overlooked.</p><p>On 15 April 2023, war broke out in Sudan, plunging the country into chaos as rival military factions clashed for control. This violent conflict has led to widespread destruction, displacing millions and triggering a humanitarian catastrophe. Stories of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/28/sudan-militia-accused-of-mass-killings-and-sexual-violence-as-attacks-escalate">sexual assault and other horrific acts</a> continue to underscore the dire circumstances faced by those remaining in Sudan.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed">Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email</a></strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/21/as-a-sudanese-australian-it-is-heartbreaking-to-see-the-devastating-war-in-my-homeland-overlooked">Continue reading...</a> Australian immigration and asylum Sudan Palestinian territories Gaza Ukraine Refugees Africa Sara Sinada Photograph: Jsarh Ngarndey Ulrish/AP https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/putin-north-korea-animals-gift-african-lion-brown-bears-cockatoos-ukraine-war Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:f6a64788-332b-e237-b7e5-98a437ee0dc1 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:29:08 -0500 <p>Russian president transfers more than 70 animals from Moscow to Pyongyang amid strengthening ties with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un during Ukraine war</p><p>Russia has transferred more than 70 animals, including an African lion, two brown bears and 45 pheasants to a zoo in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.</p><p>The animals transferred from Moscow Zoo, were “a gift from Vladimir Putin to the Korean people”, the government said. The delivery also included two domestic yaks, 40 mandarin ducks and five white cockatoos.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/putin-north-korea-animals-gift-african-lion-brown-bears-cockatoos-ukraine-war">Continue reading...</a> Russia North Korea Kim Jong-un Vladimir Putin World news Staff and agencies Photograph: Russia&#x27;s natural resources ministry/AFP/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/ukraine-war-briefing-we-will-regain-crimea-through-diplomacy-not-force-says-zelenskyy World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:2a8de984-cadd-54d8-e972-d6461dc625a8 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:04:15 -0500 <p>President says Ukraine would not legally acknowledge invaded areas as Russian in exchange for peace; Kyiv says embassies fell for Russian ‘psychological attack’. What we know on day 1,002</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/21/ukraine-war-briefing-we-will-regain-crimea-through-diplomacy-not-force-says-zelenskyy">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine World news Russia Europe Volodymyr Zelenskyy Warren Murray with Guardian writers and agencies Photograph: Ukraine Presidency/Ukrainian Pre/Planet Pix/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/europe/100000009833781/ukraine-atacms-russia.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:3e0231e0-b0f3-7127-e631-283031d649a0 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:48:26 -0500 The next two or three months in Ukraine are likely to be exceedingly violent, in a war that has already been the deadliest in Europe in the past 80 years. Marc Santora, who has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the war with Russia, explains why. Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Russia Ukraine United States Marc Santora, Nikolay Nikolov, James Surdam and Laura Salaberry https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/ukraine-russia-british-long-range-missiles.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:b97054ee-efd0-8332-1367-9db1cb735a12 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:41:37 -0500 Britain allowed Ukrainians to use Storm Shadows a week after President Biden authorized the use of American-made missiles inside Russia, a shift from a more cautious military strategy. United States International Relations Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Defense and Military Forces Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Relations Great Britain Russia Ukraine Helene Cooper https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/us/politics/ukraine-russia-uk-storm-shadow-missiles.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:aa925e91-0421-05b4-091f-9dc0e6f60955 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:41:37 -0500 Britain allowed Ukrainians to use Storm Shadows a week after President Biden authorized the use of American-made missiles inside Russia, a shift from a more cautious military strategy. United States International Relations Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Defense and Military Forces Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Relations Great Britain Russia Ukraine Helene Cooper https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/georgia-russia-wine-sanctions.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:04fa1a14-75c8-f0dc-1dcf-3ee41909144c Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:10:30 -0500 Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets. Wines International Relations Politics and Government Georgia (Georgian Republic) Russia Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Ivan Nechepurenko and Emile Ducke https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:66041e31-5cdb-4c1a-6575-051727784578 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:06:48 -0500 <p>This live blog is now closed. You can read all our Ukraine war coverage here:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ukraine">See all our Ukraine war coverage</a></li></ul><p>In a television interview in France, foreign minister <strong>Jean-Noël Barrot</strong> has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.”</p><p>The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy World news Fran Lawther (now); Maya Yang, Amy Sedghi with Martin Belam, Vicky Graham and Philip Wen (earlier) Photograph: Maria Senovilla/EPA https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:c46962bf-403d-3e88-9cd6-d895cee3e2a2 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:46:41 -0500 <p>Ukrainian president hails mines as important part of arsenal in statement; aid groups condemn ‘unethical’ decision, saying mines risk harming civilians</p><p>In a television interview in France, foreign minister <strong>Jean-Noël Barrot</strong> has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.”</p><p>The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy World news Fran Lawther (now); Maya Yang, Amy Sedghi with Martin Belam, Vicky Graham and Philip Wen (earlier) Photograph: Maria Senovilla/EPA https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-uk-missiles-strike-russia World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:68ea52bd-6378-42de-19cc-f981cfc6dbab Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:38:04 -0500 <p>Storm Shadow missile attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied long-range weapons to strike within Russia</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ukraine">Ukraine</a> has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia">Russia</a> for the first time since the beginning of the conflict, multiple sources have told the Guardian.</p><p>The decision to approve the strikes was made in response to the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/zelenskyy-north-korea-100k-troops-ukraine-war-1000-days">deployment of more than 10,000 North Korean troops</a> on Russia’s border with Ukraine, which UK and US officials warned was a significant escalation of the near three-year conflict.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-uk-missiles-strike-russia">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia UK news Europe World news Foreign policy Politics Military Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Andrew Roth in Washington Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2024/nov/20/volodymyr-zelenskyy-thanks-us-for-decision-to-provide-landmines-video World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:dfe49fe5-896f-f0aa-58ce-68a5763b6586 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:12:15 -0500 <p>The Ukrainian president hailed his US counterpart, Joe Biden, for the decision to provide landmines to Ukrainian troops. The latest $275m aid package also includes drones, Himars ammunitions and artillery. It comes days after Biden lifted restrictions on the use of long-range missiles by the Ukrainian army</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Zelenskyy welcomes US decision to give landmines to Ukraine amid criticism from aid groups – Russia-Ukraine war live</a></p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2024/nov/20/volodymyr-zelenskyy-thanks-us-for-decision-to-provide-landmines-video">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy Joe Biden Vladimir Putin Europe Photograph: X | Volodymyr Zelenskyy https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/20/defence-secretary-denies-scrapping-navy-vessels-to-cut-costs-is-black-day World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:b53cb923-8f55-d766-895a-c554af40c0d6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:06:21 -0500 <p>John Healey said some had already been decommissioned in practice and confirmed retirement of some helicopters</p><p>The defence secretary, John Healey, has announced he will scrap £500m of British navy vessels and army drones as part of cost-saving measures in what was described as a “black day” for the new government.</p><p>Two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned, with the savings reinvested into the defence budget. Healey blamed the move on a “dire inheritance” left by the previous Tory administration.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/20/defence-secretary-denies-scrapping-navy-vessels-to-cut-costs-is-black-day">Continue reading...</a> Defence policy Royal Navy Ministry of Defence John Healey UK news Military Labour Politics Ukraine Daniel Boffey Photograph: Luron C Wright/PA https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/sweden-denmark-undersea-cable-sabotage-navy-investigation Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:dd9ec77f-2765-b82b-784c-a196191d9f87 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:45:35 -0500 <p>Investigators gather evidence at two Baltic sites while Danish navy is shadowing Chinese cargo ship</p><p>Swedish police investigating the believed sabotage of two fibre-optic undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have said a Chinese ship off the coast of Denmark was “of interest” as Danish officials said its navy was shadowing a Chinese-registered cargo ship.</p><p>The ship, identified by Denmark as the Yi Peng 3, passed the two cables on Sunday and Monday about the time it is believed they were severed in a suspected malicious attack. The ship has been shadowed by a Danish navy vessel since it was located in waters between Sweden and Denmark.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/sweden-denmark-undersea-cable-sabotage-navy-investigation">Continue reading...</a> Sweden Denmark Finland Lithuania China Russia Estonia Europe Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent and Pjotr Sauer Photograph: Mikkel Berg Pedersen/AP https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/us-ukraine-anti-personnel-mines.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:d6f9a450-461f-271d-040b-317b290376fd Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:45:12 -0500 The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two. United States International Relations Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States Defense and Military Forces Defense Department Austin, Lloyd J III Russia Ukraine Andrew E. Kramer and Helene Cooper https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:12668c66-2013-ba60-dfbf-e7de754ea649 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:43:02 -0500 <p>Guardian understands missiles have been used for first time the day after US-made missiles hit Russian targets</p><p>In a television interview in France, foreign minister <strong>Jean-Noël Barrot</strong> has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.”</p><p>The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy World news Maya Yang (now); Amy Sedghi with Martin Belam, Vicky Graham and Philip Wen (earlier) Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/how-might-russia-respond-uk-us-ukraine-hit-it-missiles-nuclear World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:f0d5e304-acf6-6ce1-abbb-7b409d9d3881 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:37:23 -0500 <p>Moscow has rattled its nuclear sabres, but experts say an increase in hybrid, ‘grey zone’ warfare is more likely</p><p>Moscow has threatened to retaliate for the decision taken by the US and the UK <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/putin-warns-us-over-using-long-range-missiles-by-signing-new-nuclear-doctrine-ukraine">to allow their long-range missiles to be used in strikes inside Russian territory</a>, and warned that nothing is off the table. Earlier this week, the Kremlin announced a formal <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/02/ukraine-war-briefing-russia-says-it-will-change-nuclear-doctrine-due-to-western-escalation-in-ukraine">change in its nuclear doctrine</a> which specifically envisages a possible nuclear response to Nato-assisted strikes on Russian soil. So, how far is Vladimir Putin prepared to go?</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/how-might-russia-respond-uk-us-ukraine-hit-it-missiles-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Russia Ukraine Nuclear weapons UK news US news Europe Julian Borger Photograph: Vyacheslav Prokofyev/AP https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/20/defence-secretary-denies-scrapping-navy-vessels-to-cut-costs-is-black-day World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:83c87859-6003-abed-6254-6e6e0e248f86 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:26:31 -0500 <p>John Healey said some had already been decommissioned in practice and confirmed retirement of some helicopters</p><p>The defence secretary, John Healey, has announced he will scrap £500m of British navy vessels as part of cost-saving measures in what was described as a “black day” for the new government.</p><p>Two former Royal Navy flagships, a frigate and two support tankers will be decommissioned, with the savings reinvested into the defence budget. Healey blamed the move on a “dire inheritance” left by the previous Tory administration.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/20/defence-secretary-denies-scrapping-navy-vessels-to-cut-costs-is-black-day">Continue reading...</a> Defence policy Royal Navy Ministry of Defence John Healey UK news Military Labour Politics Ukraine Daniel Boffey Photograph: Luron C Wright/PA https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/nov/20/ben-jennings-vladimir-putin-russia-nuclear-weapons-cartoon World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:ed4370ac-c892-414c-fa15-3eb3313fc234 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:12:13 -0500 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2024/nov/20/ben-jennings-vladimir-putin-russia-nuclear-weapons-cartoon">Continue reading...</a> Russia Ukraine Vladimir Putin World news Europe Ben Jennings Illustration: Ben Jennings/The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2024/nov/20/cop-29-ukraine-and-palestinian-delegation-warn-of-environmental-impact-of-war-video World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:b210bb24-d2a0-4cde-9a29-62f46771a2c2 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:41:29 -0500 <p>Ukraine's environmental protection minister, Svitlana Grynchuk, and the Palestinian chair for the environmental quality authority, Nisreen Tamimi, raised the alarm on the ecological impact of war in their countries and beyond. Grynchuk said Russia's 'unlawful reporting' of its carbon emissions on Ukrainian territory was undermining the integrity of the Paris agreement. Tamimi said the rebuilding effort in Gaza would release an estimated 30m tonnes of carbon dioxide</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2024/nov/20/cop29-climate-summit-live-updates-baku-azerbaijan">Cop29 live: campaigners say talks are ‘reaching point of real emotion’</a></p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2024/nov/20/cop-29-ukraine-and-palestinian-delegation-warn-of-environmental-impact-of-war-video">Continue reading...</a> Cop29 Ukraine Israel-Gaza war Environment World news Photograph: Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:9aa35662-9d82-3567-dcf0-76f4137318b2 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:54 -0500 <p>Defence secretary John Healey announced moves including decommissioning two Navy flagships as part of plans to save up to £500m</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Defence policy John Healey Housing Social housing Local government Justin Welby Nigel Farage Andrew Sparrow Photograph: LA(Phot) Dave Griffiths/PA https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:0fb0863d-ad80-261b-4cbd-b365877d8731 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:30:54 -0500 <p>This live blog is closed</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Defence policy John Healey Housing Social housing Local government Justin Welby Nigel Farage Andrew Sparrow Photograph: LA(Phot) Dave Griffiths/PA https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2024/nov/20/atacms-what-are-the-missiles-ukraine-has-fired-into-russia-for-the-first-time Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:67994f5d-5f89-2164-3dd6-8735b562a3dc Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:44:49 -0500 <p>American and Ukrainian officials have confirmed Kyiv employed US-made Atacms missiles to strike targets within Russia. The Kremlin stated that six missiles were launched at the town of Karachev, with fragments from one reportedly causing a significant explosion.</p><p></p><p>In response, Russia has announced it is adjusting its nuclear doctrine. The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow would interpret any attack against it carried out by a non-nuclear state using weapons supplied by a nuclear state as a joint assault. But what exactly are Atacms, and why has their deployment unsettled Russia so deeply?</p><p></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/18/atacms-missiles-what-are-they-why-they-important-for-ukraine">Atacms: what are the missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia for first time?</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Russia-Ukraine war live</a></p></li></ul> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2024/nov/20/atacms-what-are-the-missiles-ukraine-has-fired-into-russia-for-the-first-time">Continue reading...</a> Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russia Nuclear weapons Ukraine Europe Guardian Staff Photograph: AFP/Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/us-embassy-ukraine-warning.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:9d2196ef-2569-9591-e1e1-7c72ede149fc Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:40:14 -0500 The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the warning. Kyiv (Ukraine) Ukraine Russia Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Marc Santora https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/us-embassy-ukraine-warning.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:0a19ce02-5652-bdde-0b95-a14fdf9a99d6 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:29:57 -0500 The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the warning. Kyiv (Ukraine) Ukraine Russia Diplomatic Service, Embassies and Consulates Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Marc Santora https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-uk-missiles-strike-russia World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:4ef233d2-2619-040c-7715-81bd4bca9062 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:50 -0500 <p>Storm Shadow missile attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied weapons to strike within Russia</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates</a></li></ul><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/ukraine">Ukraine</a> has fired UK-made Storm Shadow missiles into <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia">Russia</a> for the first time since the beginning of the conflict, multiple sources have told the Guardian.</p><p>The decision to approve the strikes was made in response to the deployment of more than 10,000 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/zelenskyy-north-korea-100k-troops-ukraine-war-1000-days">North Korean troops</a> on Russia’s border with Ukraine in what UK and US officials have warned was a major escalation of the nearly three-year-old conflict.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-uk-missiles-strike-russia">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Weapons technology Russia UK news Europe World news Dan Sabbagh in Kyiv and Andrew Roth in Washington Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:cec72615-ae83-d5b7-fd65-993bde3ff633 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:48:45 -0500 <p>Defence secretary John Healey announced moves including decommissioning two Navy flagships as part of plans to save up to £500m</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Defence policy John Healey Andrew Sparrow Photograph: LA(Phot) Dave Griffiths/PA https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:ecbd98d2-b4d0-5239-7692-5095b4dc6b68 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:35:30 -0500 <p>Defence secretary John Healey says ‘outdated military capabilities’ are being taken out of service</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Defence policy John Healey Andrew Sparrow Photograph: LA(Phot) Dave Griffiths/PA https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/sweden-denmark-undersea-cable-sabotage-navy-investigation Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:27b97040-fc71-1a4e-8e59-69c1b9481516 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:14:51 -0500 <p>Investigators are gathering evidence at two Baltic sites while Danish navy is shadowing a Chinese cargo ship</p><p>The Swedish navy said it had an “almost 100%” picture of the vessels at the sites of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/baltic-sea-cables-damage-sabotage-german-minister">suspected sabotage of undersea cables</a> in the Baltic as Danish officials said the country’s navy was shadowing a Chinese cargo ship.</p><p>Specialist Swedish underwater search crews were at the site of the Finnish-German cable – one of two undersea fibre-optic cables that were damaged – gathering evidence for Swedish investigators on Wednesday. A cable between Sweden and Lithuania was also damaged.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/sweden-denmark-undersea-cable-sabotage-navy-investigation">Continue reading...</a> Sweden Denmark Finland Lithuania China Russia Estonia Europe Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondent and Pjotr Sauer Photograph: Mikkel Berg Pedersen/AP https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:5d7dadd8-7b3b-eba7-c122-4d3925d0d16b Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:34:34 -0500 <p>Deputy PM made the comment while appearing in Keir Starmer’s place at PMQs</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Andrew Sparrow Photograph: Reuters https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/us-ukraine-anti-personnel-mines.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:a0dcd4e7-bdf4-01bb-4433-5a43d132ff56 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:33:30 -0500 The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two. United States International Relations Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States Defense and Military Forces Defense Department Austin, Lloyd J III Russia Ukraine Andrew E. Kramer and Helene Cooper https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:169a45e9-d709-e075-34cd-11f77b99f1b3 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:16:11 -0500 <p>US defence secretary confirms decision to allow weapons, which are banned in scores of countries</p><p>In a television interview in France, foreign minister <strong>Jean-Noël Barrot</strong> has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.”</p><p>The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy World news Martin Belam (now) with Vicky Graham and Philip Wen (earlier) Photograph: Press service of the 24th mechanized brigade named after King Danylo/AFP/Getty Images https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-attacks-trump.html NYT > Russia urn:uuid:eccfba95-6e4a-ccf6-4167-a6f15aa9d9a4 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:09:26 -0500 Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties. Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Defense and Military Forces Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Donbas (Ukraine) Pokrovsk (Ukraine) Luhansk (Ukraine) Donetsk (Ukraine) Russia Ukraine United States Drones (Pilotless Planes) Trump, Donald J Marc Santora and Tyler Hicks https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear Russia | The Guardian urn:uuid:0e9fd3a9-41bd-278e-bfb9-fca2ed807e98 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:41:03 -0500 <p>Ukrainian intelligence agency says messages warning of ‘particularly massive’ strike are ‘typical of Russian psychological operations’</p><p>In a television interview in France, foreign minister <strong>Jean-Noël Barrot</strong> has dismissed Vladimir Putin’s approval of a new nuclear doctrine yesterday as rhetoric, and, Reuters reports, said “We are not intimidated.”</p><p>The change in nuclear doctrine yesterday lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of nuclear weapons, with a significant development being that Russia says it now considers a nuclear response justified if it is on the receiving end of aggression by a non-nuclear power that is being aided by a nuclear power.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/nov/20/russia-ukraine-war-live-biden-us-weapons-missiles-putin-nuclear">Continue reading...</a> Ukraine Russia Europe Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy World news Vicky Graham (now) with Martin Belam and Philip Wen (earlier) Photograph: Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:4734a637-4d9f-c85a-b796-5b6608500b7c Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:35:06 -0500 <p>Alex Burghart says inflation is rising and asks about farming as Angela Rayner says Tories raised taxes to highest level ever</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Andrew Sparrow Composite: BBC https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/20/first-thing-us-embassy-in-kyiv-closes-over-threat-of-significant-attack World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:bd5a42c4-ace8-a05f-cb56-a3d99c5989af Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:57:19 -0500 <p>It comes as the Kremlin rules out a ‘freeze’ in the conflict. Plus, 204 industrial farming lobbyists attend Cop29</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2018/sep/17/guardian-us-morning-briefing-sign-up-to-stay-informed">Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here</a></strong></li></ul><p>Good morning.</p><p>The US embassy in Kyiv <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-landmines-biden-approves">closed on Wednesday</a> because of a potential significant air attack. “Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place,” the consular service said.</p><p><strong>Why has Biden approved missiles and landmines now?</strong> The US feels these measures are necessary for Ukraine to keep fighting, and commensurate with Russia’s deployment of North Korean troops. About 10,900 North Korean soldiers in Kursk have been fighting in elite Russian airborne and marine units, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/20/ukraine-war-briefing-us-and-uk-slam-russias-irresponsible-nuclear-rhetoric">according to</a> a lawmaker on the intelligence committee of the South Korean parliament. Biden is also acting before Donald Trump returns to the White House and potentially seeks negotiations.</p><p><strong>How many aid trucks is Israel letting cross the border?</strong> So far in November, Israel says it has allowed in an average of 88 trucks a day, a fraction of the 600 a day that aid agencies say are necessary to meet basic needs. In the northern third of Gaza, where Israeli forces are waging a weeks-long offensive that has killed hundreds of people and displaced tens of thousands, famine conditions may have already set in, experts say.</p><p><strong>How have food prices changed?</strong> The market fluctuates, but before the war a sack of flour cost 40 shekels ($10.68) and milk powder cost 30 shekels. Now, in the center and south of the strip, where most of the population has fled, prices have reached 375 shekels ($100.17) and 300 shekels respectively – if supplies can be found.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/20/first-thing-us-embassy-in-kyiv-closes-over-threat-of-significant-attack">Continue reading...</a> US news Ukraine Russia World news Gaza Israel-Gaza war Donald Trump Jem Bartholomew Photograph: Ukrainian Armed Forces/Reuters https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com urn:uuid:6b05fedc-7381-1009-ab84-f0869fae8262 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:42:08 -0500 <p>Shadow Cabinet Office minister says inflation is going up as deputy prime minister says Labour government is supporting farmers</p><p><strong>Alex</strong> <strong>Burghart</strong> says he agrees with Rayner’s remarks on Ukraine.</p><p>He gets on to his question, and it is a short one. What is the government doing to cut inflation.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2024/nov/20/farming-inheritance-tax-keir-starmer-angela-rayner-uk-politics-live">Continue reading...</a> Politics UK news Labour Conservatives PMQs Angela Rayner House of Commons Farming Inheritance tax Keir Starmer BBC Social media Technology Peter Kyle David Lammy Ukraine Donald Trump Andrew Sparrow Composite: BBC