Russian lawmakers toughen punishment for soldiers
The Associated Press
Russia’s Kremlin-controlled lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved legislation that toughens punishment for soldiers breaching their duties, in an apparent effort to boost discipline in the ranks amid the fighting in Ukraine.
Ukraine warns of ‘nuclear terrorism’ after strike near plant
Karl Ritter and Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
A Russian missile blasted a crater close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine on Monday, damaging nearby industrial equipment but not hitting its three reactors. Ukrainian authorities denounced the move as an act of “nuclear terrorism.”
Zelenskyy says world must ‘choose sides’ as he beams in to revived Clinton event
Nahal Toosi and Ryan Heath, Politico
The Ukrainian leader’s interview with the former U.S. president underscored the continued draw of the Clinton brand.
German gas storage 90% full ahead of winter despite Russian cuts
Deutsche Welle
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Germany has a chance of getting through the winter “comfortably” despite the lack of Russian gas. Germany is on track to meet a 95% storage capacity target by November.
US private equity firm in talks to buy Russian-owned refinery in Italy
Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli, Financial Times
Crossbridge Energy Partners emerges as frontrunner to acquire Lukoil facility.
Macron says UK and France must ‘move on’ from Truss remarks
Pippa Crerar, The Guardian
Two leaders appear to smooth over tensions in first bilateral talks in New York but avoid awkward topics.
UK to cut business energy prices by more than half
David Sheppard, Financial Times
Government seeks to stop wave of corporate collapses this winter.