Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 583 As the war enters its 583rd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 583 of the invasion Putin met with a former top Wagner mercenary commander; Orbán sounds caution over Ukraine’s attempt to join EU The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Ukraine recap: Ukraine and allies maintain optimism despite slow progress on the battlefield At a press conference after talks with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, this afternoon, Nato secretary general Jens Stoltenberg sounded like a man determined to take a “glass half full” attitude when he said that “every metre that Ukrainian forces regain is a metre that Russia loses”. The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
Germany and Israel sign 'historic' missile shield deal Germany on Thursday signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe's defence against air attack. Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2023
NATO's secretary-general meets with Zelenskyy to discuss battlefield and ammunition needs in Ukraine NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the war and needs of troops The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023
Czech gov’t plans to buy 24 F-35 stealth fighters in $6.5bn defence spend Czech PM Petr Fiala says purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets tells military allies ‘that they can count on us’. Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2023
Russia reminds Hillary Clinton of her own gaffe in response to dig at Putin Speaking of Ukraine war, Clinton said ‘too bad Vladimir, you brought it on yourself’, to which Kremlin pointed out 2009 mistake The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023
Russia accuses Ukraine's Western allies of helping attack its Black Sea Fleet headquarters Russia has accused Ukraine’s Western allies of helping plan and conduct last week’s missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet’s headquarters in Crimea The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
Hillary Clinton mocks Putin over Nato expansion: ‘Too bad, Vladimir. You brought it on yourself’ ‘We always said, people are not forced to join Nato, people choose and want to join Nato’ The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023
At UN, North Korea says the US made 2023 more dangerous and accuses it of fomenting an Asian NATO North Korea is accusing the United States of making 2023 an “extremely dangerous year." The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
Europe’s ‘mini-Trumps’ survived his fall. Now they’re hoping for his comeback From Orbán in Hungary to Fico in Slovakia, populists are looking to a Trump win to boost their power in the EU, says Paul Taylor of the Friends of Europe thinktank The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023
Biden Administration Forgives $37M In Student Debt For University Of Phoenix Victims FTC investigation leads to relief for borrowers as Biden's broader debt forgiveness plan faces hurdles. Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
Serbia demands that NATO takes over the policing of Kosovo's north after a deadly shootout Serbia’s president has demanded that NATO-led troops stationed in Kosovo take over the security from Kosovo police in the north of the country The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023
US offers Poland rare loan of $2 billion to modernize its military The Biden administration says it is offering $2 billion in loans to Poland to support the defense modernization of the ally which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023 Prime Minister Orbán says Hungary is in no rush to ratify Sweden's NATO bid Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says his country is in no hurry to ratify Sweden’s bid to join NATO, suggesting the Nordic country could face further delays in becoming a member of the military alliance
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023 Kosovan PM Albin Kurti says talks with Serbia have reached deadlock Kurti claims EU special envoy to talks has lost neutrality and there is ‘no moving further with this method’
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 RAF Typhoon fighter jets complete ‘crazy’ take-off and landing on single-lane road for first time Exercise takes place as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ‘reminds us all of the need to be able to disperse our aircraft and be more unpredictable’
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 One Kosovo police officer killed and another wounded in an attack in the north, raising tensions Kosovo’s prime minister says one police officer has been killed and another wounded in an attack he blames on support from neighboring Serbia
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 US says India will ‘not get special exemption’ on row over Sikh killing in Canada ‘Regardless of the country, we will stand up and defend our basic principles’
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 ‘Need to breed’ fear of Nato conflict risk among Russian military, peers told Former Nato secretary general Lord Robertson of Port Ellen warned against the West feeling nervous of Russian escalation over Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2023 Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments Al Jazeera looks back at key UN General Assembly speeches as world leaders and top diplomats gather for 78th session.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to respect their pledges after a meeting of leaders ends in acrimony The European Union is urging Serbia and Kosovo to respect an agreement meant to end tensions between them and set their relations on a more normal path
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Kosovo's prime minister blames EU envoy for the failure of recent talks with Serbia Kosovo’s prime minister has accused the European Union special envoy in the normalization talks with Serbia of not being “neutral and correct.”
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 China's foreign minister Wang Yi heads to Moscow after meeting US national security adviser China’s top foreign policy official is heading to Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power