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Ukraine Slams Russia's 'Dirty Bomb' Claims as 'Dangerous' Lies

Ukraine slammed Russia on Sunday for alleging Kyiv was planning to use a radioactive bomb in its own territory, calling the claims "dangerous" lies and prompting Western allies to warn Moscow against using any pretext for escalating the conflict. Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with his British, French and…

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Russia brings Ukraine 'dirty bomb' claim to U.N. as West rejects it as false

The United States warned on Monday there would be severe consequences if Russia used a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, while Russia took its claim that Kyiv was planning to deploy a "dirty bomb" to the United Nations.

Reuters

False flag? Russia says Ukraine plans to detonate a ‘dirty bomb’

Ukraine responds by calling the allegation an ‘absolute absurdity’ as concerns over an escalation in the war rise.

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Pentagon chief tells Russia's Shoigu he rejects any Russian pretext for escalation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a phone call on Sunday that he "rejected any pretext for Russian escalation" in Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

Reuters

Russia's Shoigu holds second call with U.S. defense secretary in three days

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday for the second time in three days and held a flurry of calls with three other counterparts from NATO countries.

Reuters

Weapons shortages could mean hard calls for Ukraine's allies

Weapons stockpile shortages across Europe could force hard choices as Ukraine’s allies balance their own needs at home with the needs of Ukraine in its fight against Russia

The Independent UK

France pushes for investigation into use of drones in Ukraine conflict

France, Britain and Germany have asked the United Nations to conduct an "impartial" investigation into Iranian drones the West says Russia is using in the war in Ukraine. Despite the escalation in the conflict, France is insisting on the importance of keeping communication lines open with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 241

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 241st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches 36 rockets in ‘massive attack’; power outages in central and western Ukraine after shelling – as it happened

Ukrainian president says most missiles fired overnight were shot down; over 1 million people without electricity after attacks on power stations

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 241 of the invasion

36 rockets launched in a ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine, says Zelenskiy; Russia targets energy facilities in western Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

‘Much softer’: Is Russia eyeing a way out of the Ukraine war?

The war’s sharp turn raises questions about whether the US and Moscow should engage in negotiations to avoid escalation.

Al Jazeera

Pentagon Declines to Offer Details on US-Russia Defense Call

The Pentagon on Friday declined to offer specifics about the first call since May between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart beyond saying that Austin emphasized a need for lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine. A Pentagon spokesperson told a televised news briefing that Austin…

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Pentagon declines to offer details on U.S.-Russia defense call

The Pentagon on Friday declined to offer specifics about the first call since May between U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Russian counterpart beyond saying that Austin emphasized a need for lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

U.S., Russian defense chiefs speak amid Ukraine war -Pentagon

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, and emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the war in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Pentagon.

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U.S., Russian defence chiefs speak, call was needed to clear up misunderstandings -Moscow

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke for the first time since May on Friday and a top Russian diplomat said the call was needed to eliminate misunderstandings, TASS news agency reported.

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US military will provide assistance for members seeking abortions

Military says it will cover travel expenses for service members in states with abortion bans, among other support.

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The Pentagon will pay for service members to travel for abortions

The new policy and others come from a new memo from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin aimed at addressing concerns of service members about abortion access after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Axios

Department of Defense to give travel funds for troops seeking abortions

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Roe v. Wade's overturn impacted the military's readiness and recruiting efforts.

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Tribune News Service

Editorial: Resolve needed amid Russian missile strikes

Russia's response this week to an attack on a critical Crimean bridge reflected the difference between the governments in Kyiv and Moscow.

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US Pushes Allies to Assemble Patchwork Air Defenses for Ukraine

The United States is pressing allies to hastily build for Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment -- some ultra-modern, others older -- to protect strategic targets from Russian strikes. The effort was given added urgency after Moscow pummeled Ukraine with missiles this week, damaging energy facilities nationwide…

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Russia and NATO are both holding nuclear drills despite rising tensions

Moscow and NATO are both proceeding with nuclear exercises, even as tensions escalate over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats to use “all means available” — including atomic weapons — to defend land he claims to be Russian.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NATO Chief Warns Russia Not to Cross ‘Very Important Line’

Russian President Vladimir Putin would be crossing a “very important line” if he were to order the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Thursday, with the military alliance and Russia both due to hold nuclear exercises in coming days. NATO is holding its exercise, dubbed…

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As NATO holds more nuclear talks, Russia warns of World War III

While NATO leaders discuss nuclear preparedness during a closed-door meeting, Moscow warns against Western involvement.

Reuters

We will not be intimidated by Russia's nuclear threats, NATO tells Moscow

NATO will closely monitor Russia's upcoming nuclear exercise but not be cowed into dropping support for Ukraine by Moscow's veiled nuclear threats, the alliance's chief said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: US weapons systems Ukraine will or won't get

Ukrainian leaders are pressing the U.S. and Western allies for air defense systems and longer-range weapons to keep up the momentum in their counteroffensive against Russia and fight back against Moscow’s intensified attacks

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