New satellite images show that PUTIN’S enormous submarine was seen transporting the Poseidon torpedo across Arctic waters.
Belgorod, Russia’s monster submarine that weighed 30,000 tons, vanished from NATO’s radar. NATO issued a warning and Belgorod was removed. spottedAgain, in the Artic Ocean over Russia
It is the largest active submarine in the world. The Russian Navy added it to their fleet in July. “city killer”.
Russia insists it has full control of Europe’s largest nuclear power station in Zaporizhzhia. It is owned by Energoatom. However, Zelenksy has asked the Ukrainian workers not to sign any paperwork.
Russia has announced that it will sign all Ukrainian workers for the Russian nuclear power plant giant Rosenergoatom. This is to ensure that one reactor can restart after six have been shut down.
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Reports claim that he avoided mobilization and now faces serious criminal charges
It has been reported by human rights lawyer Pavel Chikov that a 32-year-old man in the city of Penza is facing serious criminal charges for refusing to sign call-up papers following Putin’s mobilisation.
The charges carry a possible two year prison sentence.
This is the first known criminal case against a man accused of avoiding mobilisation in Russia.
Putin orders his troops to take over Zaporizhzhia power plant
The dictator has told his military that they need to take over the nuclear power plant.
Ukraine has told the workers in the plant not to sign any documents, reported AP press.
Reactor to be restarted at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant
International Atomic Energy Agency previously announced that all six reactors of Europe’s largest power plant had been shut down.
It has been confirmed that one is back up and running.
In a statement, the IAEA said: “Senior Ukrainian operating staff informed IAEA experts present at the ZNPP that preparations are underway to start unit 5 at reduced power to produce steam and heat for the needs of the plant.”
‘Ukraine continues to make progress’
In its latest analysis, the Ministry of Defence noted that Ukraine has continued to liberate land from Putin’s forces this week.
The statement reads: “Ukraine continues to make progress in offensive operations along both the north-eastern and southern fronts. In the northeast, in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine has now consolidated a substantial area of territory east of the Oskil River.
“Ukrainian formations have advanced up to 20 km beyond the river into Russia’s defensive zone towards the supply node of the town of Svatove.
“It is highly likely that Ukraine can now strike the key Svatove-Kremina road with most of its artillery systems, further straining Russia’s ability to resupply its units in the east.
“Politically, Russian leaders will highly likely be concerned that leading Ukrainian units are now approaching the borders of Luhansk Oblast, which Russia claimed to have formally annexed last Friday.”
Head of UN’s IAEA on way to Kyiv
The head of UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, is heading to Ukraine to discuss the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Rafael Grossi said that “the need for a Nuclear Safety and Security Protection Zone” is needed urgently.
Russia hints ‘certain territories will be returned’
Dmitry Pesko the Kremlin spokesperson has suggested that some territories within the four regions in Ukraine that Russia has annexed may be returned.
According to Russian media group RBC reports Mr Peskov said: “Read the order. There is legal wording there. In general, of course, there we are talking about the territory in which the military-civilian administration operated at the time of admission [to Russia].
“But I repeat once again: certain territories there will be returned , and we will continue to consult with the population that expresses a desire to live with Russia.”
Russian sub spotted in chilling satellite pics
Satellites have spotted Russia’s massive mega submarine.
Belgorod has now been spotted in satellite pictures by expert naval observers operating in the Barents Sea – a part of the Arctic Ocean.
The relatively shallow waters are key proving ground for Putin’s navy with the sea’s coasts belonging to Russia and Norway.
Pictures first released by naval warfare researcherH I Suttonshow the submarine surfaced in the Barents on September 22.
Russian troops face being encircled
Thousands of Russian troops face being encircled on the west bank of the Dnipro after the only bridges across the four-mile-wide river were blitzed with US and UK long-range rockets.
Moscow’s RIA Novosti state media outlet quoted Kherson official Kirill Stremousov as saying troops were “conducting a regrouping in order to gather their strength and deliver a retaliatory blow.”
Russian troops are expected to fall back to the Inhulets river, just a few miles east of the city.
Zelensky vows ‘we do not stop’
A village of Snihurivka had been freed by Ukraine’s armed forces and President Zelensky hailed it a “fast and powerful advance in the south”.
He said: “Dozens of settlements have already been liberated from the Russian sham referendum this week alone.
“In particular, according to the military reports from the Kherson region: the settlements of Lyubymivka, Khreshchenivka, Zolota Balka, Bilyaivka, Ukrainka, Velyka and Mala Oleksandrivka, and Davydiv Brid were liberated from the occupier and stabilized.
“And this is far from a complete list.”
He added: “Our warriors do not stop. And it’s only a matter of time before we oust the occupier from all our land.”
The President met with his top military advisors today to discuss the “further liberation of Ukrainian territories.”
Putin makes ‘corrections’ to the partial mobilisation
Vladimir Putin has made “corrections” to the partial mobilisation drive announced last month after signing a new decree.
He informed teachers on state television, that the decree would defer conscription for additional categories of students.
This would mean that those enrolled at accredited private universities, and certain postgraduate students would not be conscripted.
Italian Air Force scrambled to intercept Russian fighter jets flying into Nato airspace
Four Russian warplanes have been intercepted after they flew into Nato airspace.
Italian Air Force fighter planes were scrambling after Putin’s jets were detected straying into airspace belonging to Poland and Sweden from the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.
Rome sent four Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Poland as part of a Nato air policing mission back in July – with the warplanes stationed at Malbork Air Base.
Nato and Russia remain at loggerheads over Putin’s war in Ukraine – with Moscow continuously raising the spectre of a wider conflict if the West continues to help Ukraine.
Man facing serious criminal charges after reports claim he avoided mobilisation
Pavel Chikov, a human right lawyer, has reported that a Penza 32-year old man is facing serious criminal charges after refusing to sign the call-up papers in response to Putin’s mobilization.
These charges could lead to a two-year sentence in prison.
This is the first criminal prosecution against a man charged with avoiding Russian mobilisation.
UK’s MoD release intelligence map
The Ministry of Defence have issued their latest intelligence map suggesting that there is “likely Ukrainian advances” towards the port city of Kherson.
Russia are currently focusing their advances in the Donbas region following their recent loss of Lyman.
EU announces new set of sanctions for Russia
Ursula von der Leyen took to Twitter today to announce the 8th set of EU sanctions for Putin’s Russia.
This comes just days after the dictator announced the annexation of four Ukrainian regions.
These sanctions centre on placing a cap on Russian oil.
Ukrainian energy company claims it will control Zaporizhzhia power plant
Contrary to the reports from Russia today, Ukraine’s state energy company, Energoatom, claims it will be in control of the Zaporizhzhia power plant.
“All further decisions regarding the operation of the station will be made directly at the central office of Energoatom,” Energoatom chief Petro Kotin said.
“We will continue to work under Ukrainian law, within the Ukrainian energy system, within Energoatom.”
Ukraine’s counteroffensive continues in northeast and southern regions
In its latest analysis, the Ministry of Defence noted that Ukraine has continued to liberate land from Putin’s forces this week.
The statement reads: “Ukraine continues to make progress in offensive operations along both the north-eastern and southern fronts. In Kharkiv Oblast in the northeast, Ukraine has now consolidated substantial territory east of Oskil River.
“Ukrainian formations have advanced up to 20 km beyond the river into Russia’s defensive zone towards the supply node of the town of Svatove.
“It is highly likely that Ukraine can now strike the key Svatove-Kremina road with most of its artillery systems, further straining Russia’s ability to resupply its units in the east.
“Politically, Russian leaders will highly likely be concerned that leading Ukrainian units are now approaching the borders of Luhansk Oblast, which Russia claimed to have formally annexed last Friday.”
Kyiv hands out anti-radiation meds as nuclear fears rise
The city council of the Ukrainian capital has confirmed that anti-radiation pills are being shared with its citizens.
The pills will reportedly contain potassium iodine, a chemical that blocks the absorption of radioactive fallout.
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Zelensky meets with top military officials to discuss ‘further liberation of Ukrainian territories’
Today, Zelensky met with his top military advisors to discuss the “further liberation of Ukrainian territories.”
Discussions also centred on “stabilizing the situation in the newly de-occupied areas.”
This comes as Ukraine liberates “dozens” of settlements from Putin’s forces.
Recap: What did Liz Truss say about Ukraine in her Conservative party speech?
Here is what the PM said about the war in Ukraine today.
“The Ukrainian people aren’t just fighting for their security, but for all of our security. This is a fight for freedom and democracy around the world.
“Putin’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory is just the latest act in his campaign to subvert democracy and violate international law.
“We should not give in to those who want a deal which trades away Ukrainian land. They are proposing to pay in Ukrainian lives for the illusion of peace.
“We will stand with our Ukrainian friends, however long it takes. Ukraine can win. Ukraine must win. And Ukraine will win.”
CIA boss brands Putin ‘dangerous and reckless’
If Russian President Vladimir Putin is cornered, he could become “dangerous and reckless,” said Bill Burns.
Putin has “gotta be concerned, not just about what’s happening on the battlefield in Ukraine, [but] what’s happening at home and what’s happening internationally,” Burns told CBS.
He went on to discuss China backing out of its previous “friendship without limits” pledge after denying Russia military aid.
Liz Truss slams Putin in Conservative party conference speech
The PM vowed to support Ukraine for “however long it takes” in her speech today.
She branded the invasion of Ukraine “illegal” and slammed the annexation of 15% of the country.
Mrs Truss has been firm on her pro-Ukraine stance since taking on the position of Prime Minister.
Europe’s largest nuclearPower plant will be supervised by Russian occupiers
Russian forces will now operate its nuclear power plant after the Zaporizhzhia Region was annexed.
According to Reuters the Russian Foreign Ministry announced today that they had made this decision.
Rafael Grossi (head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA) will visit Moscow in the next few weeks to discuss the plant.
Russian antiwar journalist escapes home arrest
Marina Ovsyannikova was the star of the show when she staged a walkout during live news broadcasts earlier this year. She held a sign reading: “stop the war.”
The journalist was put under house arrest in August and placed in detention until October 9.
Now, Mrs Ovsyannikova has admitted that she escaped this arrest.
“I consider myself completely innocent, and since our state refuses to comply with its own laws, I refuse to comply with the measure of restraint imposed on me as of 30 September 2022 and release myself from it,”Reutersreports she said on Telegram.
Irishman is killed in action for Ukraine
Rory Mason, 23, was fighting in Kharkiv when he was killed on September 28.
Rory’s dad Rob, who was devastated by the tragedy, released the following heartbreaking statement. “Rory had been a private young man full of drive, purpose, and conviction.
“We are deeply saddened about his death but we are immensely proud of his courage, determination, and selflessness in immediately signing up to support Ukraine.
“Rory wasn’t politically active, but he was a strong believer in right and wrong and he couldn’t turn his back on injustice.
“He had a long-standing interest in Eastern Europe, in travel and in learning new languages, including Russian.”
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Partial mobilisation a ‘fatal error’, former ambassador says
Sir Andrew Wood (ex-British ambassador to Yugoslavia & Russia), has attacked Putin’s decision of partially mobilizing the Russian reserve force, branding it a “sinister”. “fatal error.”
Sky News reported that he said the decision to send 300,000 more troops was a mistake. “chaotically ill-done”.