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Moscow explains why it calls Kiev government a ‘regime’![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Kremlin refers to Kiev as a "regime" because of its treatment of the Russian-speaking population in Ukraine. No sane administration can seriously speak about discriminating against part of its own population, Dmitry Peskov said. The political forces that came to power in the wake of the 2014 Western-backed Maidan coup have been "dangerous," he said.
Ukraine can't use Western weapons due to soldier shortage: report![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ukraine's army is suffering a manpower shortage, an aide to its president told Time magazine. The lack of soldiers means Ukraine isn't able to make proper use of Western-provided gear, he said. Many Ukrainian men are trying to escape enlistment.
Ukraine official says it can't properly use its Western kit because it has so few soldiers left, report says![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ukraine's army is in dire need of manpower, an aide to its president told Time magazine. The lack of soldiers means Ukraine isn't able to make proper use of Western-provided gear. As well as suffering casualties, many Ukrainian men are trying to escape enlistment.
Russia displays Western shell fragments used by Ukraine to attack civilians![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russia's deputy ambassador to the UN has shown fragments of Western-supplied shells and missiles. He said they were used to attack civilians in Donbass and other Russian regions. Dmitry Polyansky said Kiev's backers have been turning a blind eye to its atrocities since 2014.
Taliban suspend consular services in Vienna, London for lack of transparency![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Taliban are suspending consular services at two Afghan embassies, London and Vienna. The move is over their lack of transparency and cooperation with authorities in Kabul. Most of Afghanistan's embassies and consulates are staffed by people from the former Western-backed administration.
Taliban suspend consular services in Vienna, London for lack of transparency![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Taliban are suspending consular services at two Afghan embassies, London and Vienna. Most of Afghanistan's embassies and consulates are staffed by people from the former Western-backed administration. The international community remains wary of officially recognizing the Taliban as the legitimate rulers of Afghanistan.
Taliban suspend Afghan consular services in Vienna and...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Taliban suspend Afghan consular services in Vienna and London for lack of transparency, coordination. Services affected include the issue and extension of passports and visas. Most of Afghanistan's embassies and consulates are staffed by people from the former Western-backed administration.
B.C. Rogers technicians vote overwhelmingly to back strike![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Rogers must fulfill list of conditions in Shaw merger or face stiff financial penalties. Canada's industry minister described the scope of the conditions and financial ramifications of the Shaw-Rogers merger on Friday as “unprecedented” There are 21 conditions for Rogers in the deal, including that they must establish a Western headquarters in Calgary.
Western University Homecoming parties underway on Broughdale Avenue![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Homecoming festivities have kicked off on Broughdale Ave. and the surrounding area. Western advised students and other attendees to not gather in off-campus neighbourhoods. City officials warned there could be consequences for any unsanctioned gatherings that aren't under control.
Sports on TV for Sunday, September 24 | AP News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
AFL: Western at Gold Coast. NHRA: Qualifying, zMAX Dragway, Concord, N.C. NASCAR Cup Series: The AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400, Playoffs - Round of 12, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas. FIM Motocross: The MX2, Matterly Basin, Great Britain (Taped) NFL FOOTBALL: Tennessee at Cleveland, Denver at Miami, New England at NY Jets, Buffalo at Washington, Indianapolis at Baltimore. MLB: San Francisco at LA Dodgers (Kay-Rod Cast)
Ukrainian Soldier Says Challenger 2 Tanks Like a 'Sniper Rifle'![img](/img/external-link.svg)
British-donated Challenger 2 tanks rolling out in Ukraine's counteroffensive are like "a sniper rifle among all tanks," a Ukrainian soldier says. The U.K. became the first of Ukraine's allies to pledge Western-made main battle tanks with its 14 Challenger 2s. The heavily armored Challengers, weighing in at just under 70 tons, arrived in the war-torn country in late March.
Ukraine has to clear 10-mile-wide path to break through Russia defense![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Russia's extensive defenses are forcing Ukraine to clear a path 10 miles wide. Ukraine needs the space to protect its Western-made tanks and vehicles. Troops appeared to have pushed into Russia's main defensive line southeast near Zaporizhzhia.
Sports on TV for Friday, September 1 | AP News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
AFL: Gold Coast at Carlton1 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Western at Geelong5 a.M. ( Saturday)AUTO RACING: Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza.
Ontario universities pull course info from public sites for safety, faculty want more say![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Several Ontario universities are removing course location and other information from their public websites. The move comes after a triple stabbing at a University of Waterloo gender studies class in June. Western, Queen’s, Carleton, Trent and Laurier universities all said they were reviewing current safety practices.
F-16s already touched down in Ukraine – Head of Ukraine's Air Force![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Head of Ukraine’s Air Force, has said that Ukrainian pilots have experience operating Western-made F-16 fighter jets. He also said that Ukraine is currently preparing its runways for F- 16 jets.
Sports on TV for August 19 - 20 | AP News![img](/img/external-link.svg)
FS2 — AFL: West Coast at Western 2:30 a.m (Sunday) FIFA World Cup: Sweden vs. Australia, Third-Place Match, Brisbane, Australia. NASCAR ARCA Menards Series: The Dutch Boy 100, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ill.
Clarence Avant, `Godfather of Black Music' and...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Clarence Avant helped launch careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers. Avant brokered the sale of Stax Records to Gulf and Western in 1968. As he rose in the entertainment industry, Avant became more active politically.
Shippers warned to stay away from Iranian waters over seizure threat as U.S.-Iran tensions high![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East warn shippers to stay away from Iranian waters. Warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S. A similar warning went out to shippers earlier this year ahead of Iran seizing two tankers.
Pentagon watchdog finds some Western weaponry sent to Ukraine was stolen before being recovered last year![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Criminals, volunteer fighters and arms traffickers in Ukraine stole some Western-provided weapons and equipment. The plots to steal the weaponry and equipment were disrupted by Ukraine’s intelligence services. The Defense Department inspector general report noted that the ability to track and monitor all of the US equipment pouring into Ukraine faced “challenges”
Ukraine's forces are facing 'tough battles' and taking losses early in its offensive, but war experts say it has a lot left to hammer Russian lines![img](/img/external-link.svg)
There are reports of heavy personnel and equipment losses in some sectors. "It is important not to exaggerate the impact of initial losses of Western or any other equipment," ISW says.