Under pressure, Russia resorts to brinkmanship, hints at dam bombing
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that if the dam broke, it would flood 80 towns and cities, affecting thousands.
Russia conducts nuclear drills as Ukraine holds out in east
On Oct 24, Russian foreign ministry posted photographs of apparent nuclear materials on social media it said depicted "Ukraine's capacities to create the 'dirty bomb’”.
Western officials finalising plans for Russia oil-price cap
The Biden administration sees the price cap as a way to cut oil revenues for Russia while keeping the oil supply flowing and avoiding price spikes.
Putin blames West for Ukraine war, plays down nuclear fears
Accusing the West of inciting the war in Ukraine, he said they were playing a “dangerous, bloody and dirty” game that was sowing chaos across the world.
Ukraine eyes cooperation treaty at November Asean Summit
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation believes Russia’s invasion may have increased Ukraine's interest in becoming a party to the treaty.
Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine advised to evacuate from major cities
Nearly 500 Vietnamese nationals are residing in Ukraine but so far there have been no recorded casualties, a diplomat said.
Putin declares martial law in 4 recently annexed Ukrainian regions
He also issued a decree restricting movement in and out of eight regions adjoining Ukraine.
Putin ‘wants to attend’ Bangkok Apec summit but it’s complicated: Thai foreign minister
Bearing in mind Putin’s “complicated travel arrangements” Don Pramudwinai said, however, that no member country had said it would stay away from the Bangkok meet.
China warns of security to its citizens in Ukraine
The appeal was made by the Foreign Ministry and China's embassy in Ukraine in a news release.
China urges dialogue, engagement for Ukraine crisis
China also called on the international community to increase humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and its neighboring countries to ensure proper resettlement of the people affected…