News round-up Thursday, 05 October 2022.

“‘The European Political Community is far from a smokescreen’ ”

— (www.lemonde.fr)

1. Conclusion of the day's news:

2. 'The European Political Community is far from a smokescreen'

   Historian and political philosopher Luuk van Middelaar says the founding of the 'European Political Community' in Prague on Thursday will allow Europeans to show Moscow and the rest of the world that they are united. (Le Monde)

3. Nord Stream leaked less methane than feared

   Last week, massive gas plumes were spotted in the Baltic Sea above the pipelines in what the international community has said appeared to be an act of sabotage. (Le Monde)

4. Sweden and Finland rejoin forces and sign defensive pact with the U.S. (ABC.ES)

5. Ukraine president urges world not to give in to Russia’s ‘nuclear blackmail’ during Australian address | Ukraine | The Guardian

Links:

1. 'The European Political Community is far from a smokescreen' (lemonde.fr)

2. Nord Stream leaked less methane than feared (lemonde.fr)

3. Finlandia negocia un acuerdo de defensa con Estados Unidos (abc.es)

4. Finlandia negocia un acuerdo de defensa con Estados Unidos (abc.es)

5. Ukraine president urges world not to give in to Russia’s ‘nuclear blackmail’ during Australian address | Ukraine | The Guardian