Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine’s energy supply ahead of winter. Over the weekend, nearly a million people were without power, and Ukrainians are worried about another harsh winter. Ukraine and Russia are meeting today for new peace talks.
ConflictsEuropean representatives will be at the table when Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi, France’s foreign minister says. Vladimir Putin is sending a close adviser who has made uncompromising demands in previous peace talks. The Russian delegation will also include ministers and military leaders.
ConflictsThe Democrats' victory in the US midterm elections could be good news for Ukraine, despite President Donald Trump's veto power. “I think he will be forced to shift his policy somewhat in Ukraine's favour,” says US expert Jan Hallenberg.
Conflicts80-year-old leftist veteran Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro as nearly 159 million Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday, with a close election expected in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
World politics80-year-old leftist veteran Lula da Silva faces right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro when nearly 159 million Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday. A close election result is expected in an increasingly polarized political landscape.
World politicsUN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is in the Syrian capital, Damascus, is calling on the world to lift sanctions against the country.
World politicsThe government is contributing an additional SEK 1.4 billion to the World Bank. This will enable the bank to lend SEK 4.2 billion to Ukraine, according to Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M).
Swedish politicsOn the Albanian coast, species-rich wetlands are being plowed over for a luxury resort with strong ties to the Trump family. People are protesting. The raging "flamingo revolution" is driven by long-standing anger at the country’s government, which is plagued by allegations of corruption. "We’ve had enough," says protester Akil Cala.
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