Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 562 As the war enters its 562nd day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
Kosovo's president says Serb investigators are dragging their feet over attacks on NATO peacekeepers Kosovo's president has accused Serbian investigators of dragging their feet over an inquiry into attacks on NATO peacekeepers The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin quits politics for London job Sanna Marin will work for a British non-profit organisation Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
Former PM Sanna Marin quits Finnish politics to join Tony Blair Institute Marin, who stepped down as leader of the Social Democrats after finishing third in April’s election, to resign as MP The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe's youngest leaders, quits politics Former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, who was one of Europe’s youngest leaders and a strong voice in supporting Ukraine, says she's quitting Finnish politics and will join a London-based non-profit organization The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Nato boss give verdict on Ukraine’s chances of breakthrough by winter However, Kyiv has made progress – albeit slowly – and Moscow has seen its combat effectiveness undermined by the number of tanks and other vehicles destroyed The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Turkey asks the EU to take bold steps to advance its membership bid, while the EU urges reforms Turkey’s top diplomat has reaffirmed his country's resolve to join the European Union and urged the 27-member bloc to take courageous steps to advance its bid The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
NATO member Romania says it has found drone pieces from Russian attacks in Ukraine on its territory Romania’s defense minister says that pieces, apparently of a drone from Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine’s port on the Danube River, have been found on the territory of his country The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose? The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023
Nato pledges ‘strong solidarity’ with Romania over likely Russian drone debris Romanian president deplores potential ‘serious violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Romania, a Nato ally’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Nato should respond more aggressively to Russia, says Polish general Rajmund Andrzejczak also said North Korea will not sell weapons to Russia without agreement of China The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Return of US nuclear weapons to UK would be an escalation, says Russia Moscow says it would respond with ‘countermeasures’, after US air force budget item hinted at possible move The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023
At a stroke, Slovakia could soon become Russia’s newest ally Robert Fico, the former PM who showers praise on Moscow and models himself on Viktor Orbán, is leading the polls for the coming elections, says documentary-maker John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
The BBC’s Katya Adler: ‘I was never in danger of taking myself too seriously’ After 30 years of frontline reporting, the Europe editor still loves conversing with irate callers and is not above a laugh at her own expense The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2023 With elections behind them, leaders of Greece and Turkey look to reset relations Historic rivals Greece and Turkey look closer to a rapprochement as their leaders step up efforts to improve ties after receiving strong election mandates this year. Foreign ministers from the two neighbours are set to meet on Monday, but analysts warn substantial obstacles still need to be overcome.
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023 What is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ hypersonic intercontinental nuclear missile? Vladimir Putin hasa repeatedly tried to talk up the specifications of the RS-28 Sarmat
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023 Top issues in Grant Shapps’ in-tray as new UK defence secretary Ben Wallace’s successor faces major issues on several fronts including Ukraine and a British military seeking more investment
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 US, Indonesia and 5 other nations hold war drills amid China concerns Soldiers from the U.S., Indonesia and five other nations are participating in a combat exercise on Indonesia’s main island of Java amid concerns about China’s aggression
The Week · Aug 31, 2023 Sunak reshuffle: Grant Shapps to replace Ben Wallace as defence secretary Rishi Sunak has reshuffled his top team by appointing Grant Shapps as the new defence secretary to replace the outgoing Ben Wallace.
Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023 OPINION - Is the US going cold on Ukraine? Zelensky ‘don’t abandon us plea’ at secret summit as fears grow over Biden resolve
The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023 What is top of the in-tray for new Defence Secretary Grant Shapps? Mr Shapps takes over as Defence Secretary at a key moment in debates about the future of the UK armed forces.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2023 ‘That’s our guy’: how UK military chief became key Nato liaison in Ukraine Adm Sir Tony Radakin recognised in Washington and Kyiv as an increasingly important actor
The Week · Aug 25, 2023 What is the Wagner Group? The head of the Wagner Group of mercenaries has reportedly been killed in a plane crash, putting Russia’s internal security and the future of the controversial military unit in jeopardy.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023 Libya's stability at greater risk with turmoil in Niger and Sudan, UN warns Libya’s stability is at greater risk following recent militia clashes and amid turmoil in neighbouring Sudan and Niger, the country's special UN envoy said Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 ‘A well-founded fear of persecution’: Read letter granting Afghan pilot UK asylum in full Victory for The Independent after five-month campaign backed by military chiefs, politicians and celebrities for pilot’s right to stay in UK