🇺🇦 Ukraine: journalist dies in Russian custody, Ukraine approves Tax increase

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Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchina, 27, has died in Russian custody, Ukrainian officials confirmed. Roshchina, known for her fearless reporting from Russian-occupied territories, went missing in August 2023 while covering the occupation in eastern Ukraine. Her death was confirmed by Russian authorities, though the circumstances remain unclear. Roshchina had previously been detained by Russian forces in 2022 and released after 10 days. Her case has drawn international condemnation, with the Committee to Protect Journalists holding Russian authorities responsible and demanding a thorough investigation. Recognized for her courage, Roshchina was honored with the “Courage in Journalism” award in 2022.

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The NYT

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves Biggest Tax Increase of War to Support the Army

The Ukrainian Parliament voted on Thursday to approve its biggest tax hike since Russia’s full-scale invasion began more than two years ago, resorting to a politically unpopular move to raise funds for its grueling war effort.

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The moral case for supporting Ukraine is strong; The selfish case is stronger. In a world of bad options, supporting Ukraine is still the cheapest, safest and easiest. www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe...

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— Luke McGee (@lukemcgee.bsky.social) October 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM

WHITAKER: Would you meet with Putin to negotiate a solution to the war in Ukraine? HARRIS: Not bilaterally without Ukraine, no ... if Trump were president, Putin would be sitting in Kyiv right now

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.bsky.social) October 8, 2024 at 12:09 PM

Two articles very much worth reading. "For all the current despondency about Ukraine’s prospects, Russia is far from achieving its main aim: of gaining control over Donetsk and Luhansk provinces ... by the end of this year." Gift link: econ.st/4dHBiNM 1/

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— Judah Grunstein (@judah-grunstein.bsky.social) October 12, 2024 at 2:50 AM

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