Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing - Oct. 11, 2022

ANKARA (AA) - Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments around the world.

At least 11 people were killed Monday in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and several other cities, according to the country's authorities.

Russia's president instructed 14 newly elected governors Monday to make sure that partial mobilization measures were being conducted properly in their jurisdictions.

Belarus announced Monday that it had reached an agreement with Russia to deploy a joint military group amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to replace Arne Schoenbohm, the head of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), local media reported Monday, citing sources close to the minister.

Moldova's Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador after three cruise missiles crossed the country's airspace.

Following the latest Russian strikes, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he agreed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to hold an urgent G7 meeting.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday “strongly" condemned Russia’s attacks on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and other cities.

Russia and Türkiye’s presidents may meet in the Kazakh capital Astana later this week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

The building that houses the visa office of the German embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv was hit by Russian missiles, a German Foreign Ministry spokesman said Monday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that targets in Ukraine were hit in response to the explosion on the Kerch Bridge and other "terrorist attacks" carried out by Ukraine's intelligence service.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday condemned Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine and pledged continued support for the Ukrainian people.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is currently the deputy chairman of the country's Security Council, on Monday called Russia's mass strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure "the first episode."

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply shocked" by Russia's latest missile attacks on Ukraine, which resulted in widespread damage to civilian areas and led to dozens of people being killed and injured, a spokesperson said Monday.

The US vowed Monday to remain steadfast in its support for Ukraine after Russia carried out mass strikes throughout the country that targeted critical infrastructure and civilian sites.

Scotland will hold a second independence referendum on Oct. 19 next year if the Supreme Court allows it, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced Monday.

Ukraine's Security Service on Monday put Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the country's wanted list.

US President Joe Biden on Monday sharply denounced Russia’s attacks across Ukraine that targeted key infrastructure and civilian sites, calling them yet another reminder of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "utter brutality."

Biden pledged to continue providing Ukraine with the weapons it needs to defend itself from Russian attacks, including advanced air defense systems, following the Kremlin's widespread strikes Monday.