UN investigators find Russia committed war crimes by targeting civilians in Ukraine

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UN investigators say Russia committed war crimes; Oleshky corridor announced

On Monday, UN-mandated human rights investigators said Russian authorities committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by attacking civilians and vital energy infrastructure. Russia said it will open a humanitarian corridor to the occupied town of Oleshky, where residents are reported to be trapped by minefields, shelling and drones. Disputes over Starlink access in Ukraine continued over the weekend, even as Ukraine said its connection had been restored.

• Russia says it will open a humanitarian corridor to occupied Oleshky, where residents have reportedly been eating weeds and pickles to survive. A localised ceasefire deal covering the town was reported on Saturday.
• Ukraine's defence minister said on Saturday that a stable connection to Starlink and Starshield had returned. Elon Musk said he was behind a speed restriction, and on Sunday Ukrainian adviser Serhii Beskrestnov disputed Musk's claim that the military breached the terms of service.
• Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the US are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi next month.
• Maritime analysts say nearly 50 commercial vessels have been attacked in the Black Sea in October, halting much traffic. NATO has stepped up maritime security.