Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone attacks cause power cuts in Russia; UK imposes travel bans and asset freezes on officials in annexed Ukraine

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone attacks cause power cuts in Russia; UK imposes travel bans and asset freezes on officials in annexed Ukraine
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The UK has imposed sanctions on several named officials in annexed Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks in the Kursk region left settlements and a hospital without power, the governor has said.

Russian athletes have been given the green light to take part in the upcoming Paralympics.

But an independent appeals tribunal upheld their subsequent appeal based on a"technicality", with the IPC reconsidering its decision today.UK freezes assets and imposes travel bans on officials in annexed regions of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously confirmed the delivery of the US Abrams tanks in Kyiv and highlighted their crucial role in defending against Russia.

"The Abrams tank....has protection against ammunition detonation. [This tank] does not have it. If ammunition detonates, there is no chance to survive," said tank driver Vitalii, 29. Mr Kiir and Mr Putin also discussed political and security matters in South Sudan, which is preparing for its first presidential election in December next year.

The decision lies with the Norwegian Nobel Committee, made up of five members chosen by the Norwegian parliament. Several Russian military bloggers have admitted they self-censor most of their reporting, echoing a wider trend in how Moscow discusses certain battle areas, the Institute for the Study of War has reported.

Another blogger said it was important to keep certain information secret and know when to stay quiet. The recent approval allows Intesa to sell all its shares in Russia, providing hope for smoother exits for other banks facing similar challenges due to complex regulations and Western sanctions. Viktor Orban told state radio that the bloc could not avoid the question of whether it can"seriously consider membership for a country, to start accession talks with a country that is at war".

The EU is set to decide in December whether Ukraine can begin negotiations for membership, and all 27 member countries must agree. Diplomats believe Hungary may be an obstacle.

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