Russia news LIVE: Ukraine liberates more than 30 settlements in Kharkiv, as Putin’s brutal invasion is pushed back

Draft IAEA board decision requires Russia to go away Europe’s largest nuclear energy plant

A draft decision launched forward of IAEA’s Board of Governors assembly subsequent week has known as on Russia to go away the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant.

The UN’s nuclear division has condemned Russia’s “persistent violent actions in opposition to nuclear amenities in Ukraine.”

This comes as fears of a Chornobyl-style catastrophe proceed to develop round Europe.

Norway to ship 160 Hellfire missiles to Ukraine

Norway will ship roughly 160 Hellfire missiles to Ukraine, because the democratic West appears to help Ukraine in its battle in opposition to Putin’s forces.

Norwegian Protection Minister Bjorn Arild Gram reported the bundle may even embody launching pads, steerage items, and evening imaginative and prescient units.

Norway is only one of a number of international locations sending army, monetary, and humanitarian help to Ukraine, with Britain taking part in a number one position.

What did Her Majesty need to say about Russia’s Vladimir Putin?

The Queen met Vladimir Putin at Buckingham Palace when he made a state go to to the UK in 2003.

He made the Queen anticipate 14 minutes for him to reach on the Palace – which prompted the Her Majesty to have a delicate dig at him later.

In accordance with then-Dwelling Secretary David Blunkett, his information canine reacted defensively in direction of Putin in the midst of the go to.

“The one time I met Vladimir Putin was again in 2003 on an official go to and my then canine barked very loudly,” he advised the BBC.

“I did apologise to the Queen who was clearly internet hosting. I don’t suppose I’m giving something away after I mentioned, ‘Sorry your Majesty in regards to the canine barking.’

She mentioned, ‘Canines have fascinating instincts, don’t they?’”

Putin threatens to fully shut off Europe’s fuel if value cap is imposed

Russian despot Vladimir Putin has threatened to fully shut off Europe’s fuel provide if the EU goes forward with its proposed value cap.

Addressing a discussion board in Vladivostok, he mentioned: “Will there be any political selections that contradict the contracts? Sure, we simply received’t fulfil them. We is not going to provide something in any respect if it contradicts our pursuits.”

Quoting a Russian fairy story he added: “We’d solely have one factor left to do. As within the well-known Russian fairy story, we’d sentence the wolf’s tail to be frozen.”

Two staff at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant overwhelmed to demise, officers declare

Two Ukrainian staff on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant have reportedly been overwhelmed to demise by Russian troops.

In accordance with the president of Ukraine’s nuclear vitality company, round 200 staff are presently underneath Russian occupation on the plant.

Many of those staff have been topic to torture, the report claims.

Russian losses proceed to mount as Putin’s bloody invasion rages on

In accordance with Ukraine’s Defence Ministry, Russian forces have misplaced one other 650 personnel taking the overall to 51,900.

An extra 10 tanks and 18 armoured automobiles have been additionally destroyed.

This comes Ukraine makes profitable features within the space of Kharkiv, the place troops have been seen elevating Ukrainian flags as they push Russia again.

Ben Wallace granted particular award by Ukrainian authorities

Ben Wallace, the British defence secretary, has been granted a particular award by Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukraine’s defence minister, Oleksii Reznikov, took to Twitter to thank Wallace for Britain’s commitment to aiding Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

Ukrainian army shares video of liberated Kharkiv territories

The official web page of the Ministry of Protection of Ukraine has shared footage of the not too long ago liberated space of Kharkiv.

Within the triumphant video, Ukrainian flags might be seen being raised atop buildings, as relations are reunited and Russian forces are pushed again.

The video reveals Ukrainian folks taking to the streets to pay tribute to their troops.

Ukraine’s minister of defence meets with Ben Wallace

Ukraine’s minister of defence met with Ben Wallace, the Uk’s defence secretary, at Ramstein Air Base yesterday.

Taking to Twitter, Oleksii Reznikov declared: “UK army help has been dramatically strengthening the Ukrainian military.

“We consider that the reality and democracy will prevail over tyranny. Our partnership is robust and getting even stronger”.

Nato calls on Ukraine’s allies to supply winter uniforms

Temperatures in Ukraine can fall nicely under freezing within the winter, and now Nato Secretary-Common Jens Stoltenberg has known as on the nation’s allies to supply cold-resistant uniforms.

“The winter is coming, it will be onerous, and due to this fact we’d like each to proceed to produce weapons and ammunition but in addition winter clothes, tents, turbines and all the particular gear which is required for the winter,” he mentioned.

“Partly as a result of the scale of the Ukrainian military has simply elevated a lot, they want extra of this type of winter gear, and Nato is especially targeted on how we will present tens of hundreds of, for example, winter uniforms,” he went on to say.

Draft IAEA board decision requires Russia to go away Europe’s largest nuclear energy plant

A draft decision launched forward of IAEA’s Board of Governors assembly subsequent week has known as on Russia to go away the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Energy Plant.

The UN’s nuclear division has condemned Russia’s “persistent violent actions in opposition to nuclear amenities in Ukraine.”

This comes as fears of a Chornobyl-style catastrophe proceed to develop round Europe.

Norway to ship 160 Hellfire missiles to Ukraine

Norway will ship roughly 160 Hellfire missiles to Ukraine, because the democratic West appears to help Ukraine in its battle in opposition to Putin’s forces.

Norwegian Protection Minister Bjorn Arild Gram reported the bundle may even embody launching pads, steerage items, and evening imaginative and prescient units.

Norway is only one of a number of international locations sending army, monetary, and humanitarian help to Ukraine, with Britain taking part in a number one position.

What did Her Majesty need to say about Russia’s Vladimir Putin?

The Queen met Vladimir Putin at Buckingham Palace when he made a state go to to the UK in 2003.

He made the Queen anticipate 14 minutes for him to reach on the Palace – which prompted the Her Majesty to have a delicate dig at him later.

In accordance with then-Dwelling Secretary David Blunkett, his information canine reacted defensively in direction of Putin in the midst of the go to.

“The one time I met Vladimir Putin was again in 2003 on an official go to and my then canine barked very loudly,” he advised the BBC.

“I did apologise to the Queen who was clearly internet hosting. I don’t suppose I’m giving something away after I mentioned, ‘Sorry your Majesty in regards to the canine barking.’

She mentioned, ‘Canines have fascinating instincts, don’t they?’”

Vladimir Putin pens letter to Britain, following Her Majesty’s passing

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has penned a letter to the United Kingdon, following Her Majesty’s passing yesterday.

In his message, he mentioned the Queen “rightfully loved the love and respect of her topics, in addition to authority on the world stage”.

“I want you braveness and resilience within the face of this tough, irreparable loss,” mentioned Putin.

“Might I ask you to go on honest condolences and help to members of the royal household and the whole folks of Nice Britain.”

Rebuilding Ukraine to value $350 billion, World Financial institution reviews

A World Financial institution report has recommended Ukraine’s restoration from Russia’s invasion might value a staggering $350 billion.

Presently, Ukraine has already misplaced $252 billion on account of Russia’s brutal invasion.

“The influence of the invasion might be felt for generations, with households displaced and separated, disruptions to human improvement, destruction of intrinsic cultural heritage and reverse of a constructive financial and poverty trajectory,” the report mentioned.

Ukraine ‘large value’ for Russia, US official reviews

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed Putin’s bloodthirsty battle in Ukraine has come at a “large value” to the Russian folks.

“There are an enormous variety of Russian forces which can be in Ukraine and sadly, tragically, horrifically President Putin has demonstrated that he’ll throw lots of people into this at large value to Russia,” he mentioned.

This comes simply days after Putin claimed Russia has “misplaced nothing” for the reason that battle in Ukraine started.

The most recent replace on the battle in Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence offered a brand new replace on the battle in Ukraine at the moment, with a concentrate on the latest army workouts in Belarus.

The assertion reads: “Preventing continues in southern, japanese and northern Ukraine.

“On 08 September 2022, the army of Belarus, Ukraine’s northern neighbour, began routine coaching workouts to regain territory taken by ‘enemy forces’ and safe their borders. The workouts are as a consequence of final till 14 September 2022.

“The drills might be performed near Brest close to the Polish border, across the Belarusian capital Minsk and within the north-eastern area of Vitebsk.

“Though Russia’s use of Belarusian territory was instrumental in Russia’s failed advance on Kyiv early within the invasion, Belarusian forces have restricted offensive capabilities and there’s a distant probability that they’ve deployed forces into Ukraine.

“It’s extremely unlikely that these workouts are a sign of preparations for direct Belarusian involvement within the Ukraine battle.”

New iPhone nonetheless obtainable to Russians, regardless of sanctions

The brand new iPhone 14 will nonetheless be obtainable for Russians to buy, regardless of the plethora of buying and selling sanctions presently positioned on the nation, in keeping with a authorities official.

“If shoppers need to purchase these telephones, you’re welcome. They’ll have that probability,” Business and Commerce Minister Denis Manturov advised Russia’s RIA Novosti information company.

This comes regardless of Apple claiming to have stopped operations within the nation.

Poland, Baltic states to restrict Russian journey within the coming weeks

Starting September 19, Poland and the Baltic states will restrict the entry of Russian vacationers.

These plans have been confirmed by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

In motion, this may see Russian vacationers having to undergo lengthy and costly routes to enter these international locations.

US Defence Secretary praises Ukrainian troops

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has praised the success of Ukraine’s forces in Kharkiv and Kherson.

“We see success in Kherson now, we see some success in Kharkiv and in order that could be very, very encouraging,” he advised a press convention in Prague.

‘Russian airstrike hits hospital’

In accordance with Ukrainian officers within the area a Russian airstrike has hit a hospital in Ukraine’s Sumy area.

In accordance with reviews, the assault has induced casualties and resulted within the premises being destroyed.

United Nations deeply involved

The United Nations’ has warned that Russia just isn’t permitting entry to Ukrainian prisoners of battle.

They’ve mentioned they’re deeply involved about their welfare.

Matilda Bogner mentioned in Geneva: “The Russian Federation has not offered entry to prisoners of battle held on its territory or in territory underneath its occupation.” 

She added: “That is all of the extra worrying since we now have documented that prisoners of battle within the energy of the Russian Federation and held by the Russian Federation’s armed forces or by affiliated armed teams have suffered torture and ill-treatment.”