Changing tack, UN to seek a ‘unified Libyan government’ before elections In a shift of policy, UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily called for a unified government before elections take place. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Russia’s Medvedev warns Georgian breakaway regions could be annexed Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accuses West of creating tensions over Georgia by discussing NATO membership. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Libya's stability at greater risk after deadly militia clashes, turmoil in Niger and Sudan, UN says The U.N. special envoy for Libya says the oil-rich North African country’s stability is at greater risk following recent militia clashes and amid the danger of spillover from the turmoil in neighboring Sudan and Niger The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Albanian leader makes conciliatory comments after not being invited by Greece to regional meeting Albania’s prime minister has responded to not being invited by Greece to a dinner for top officials from nine Balkan nations and the European Union by saying that in “such turbulent times” Europe’s unity is “larger than what divides us.” The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
Poland's leader says Russia's moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, shifting regional security Poland’s President Andrzej Duda says that Russia already is in the process of shifting some short-range nuclear weapons to neighboring Belarus The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
‘If it escalates it could be World War III’: RAF Typhoon intercepts Russian jets in dramatic encounter RAF pilot duels with Russian jets in skies above Europe The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023
‘The last campfire in Swedish society’: Sommar i P1, the radio show that unifies a nation Hosting one of these 90-minute episodes has been compared to receiving a knighthood – with guests ranging from Greta Thunberg to Sven-Göran Eriksson The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023
King Charles and Prince Harry “peace talks” are reportedly not happening It was speculated father and son would meet on 17 September The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
Zelenskyy vows retaliation for Chernihiv attack that killed seven people and wounded almost 150 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed stern retaliation for a Russian missile strike in the center of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv that killed seven people and wounded almost 150 others the day before The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023
‘Wagner is victim of its own brand name’: How much of a threat does mercenary group pose in Belarus? Any attempt to breach Ukraine’s northern border would make no logistical sense, experts tell The Independent The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023
Joe Biden aims for a Middle East hat-trick. He’s delusional and out of time The US president is pushing for a Saudi-Israel deal, a breakthrough on Palestine and an understanding with Iran. But the ‘American century’ is long gone The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023
‘Wagner is victim of its own brand name’: How much of a threat does mercenary group pose in Belarus? Any attempt to breach Ukraine’s northern border would make no logistical sense, experts tell The Independent The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
Zelenskyy visits NATO candidate Sweden for 1st time since full-scale war with Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Sweden for the first time since the full-scale Russian invasion of his country The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023
Is Belarus the next serious threat to the West? Belarus would be willing to use nuclear weapons in the face of foreign “aggression”, said the country’s president, Alexander Lukashenko. The Week · Aug 18, 2023
Salon · Aug 18, 2023 What's next in Ukraine? Nothing good Zelenskyy and the West rolled the dice on a spring offensive — and now Ukraine is worse off than it was last year
The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 541 of the invasion Nato chief says only Ukraine can decide conditions for peace; US approves sending F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 Nato chief downplays idea Ukraine could give up land for membership Jens Stoltenberg says comments by key Nato aide are not policy and path to peace is to support Ukraine militarily
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023 After backlash, NATO chief says only Ukraine can decide on talks to end war Stoltenberg’s chief of staff suggested earlier that Kyiv could give up land to Russia in return for NATO membership.
Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2023 Why did clashes break out in Libya’s Tripoli? Fighting between the 444 Brigade and the Special Deterrence Force has raged this week after months of relative peace.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 540 of the invasion Nato official apologises for saying Ukraine could give up territory to Russia; Russia shoots down Ukrainian drones near Moscow
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023 Libya fighting leaves 55 dead, dozens injured: Medics Fighting between rival groups began on Monday night in Tripoli, and ended after the release of a commander on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 Ukraine hits back after Nato official suggests it could give Russia land in return for membership Kyiv rejects suggestion possible peace deal could see land given up in return for Nato membership
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 Lithuania to temporarily close two checkpoints with Belarus amid tensions on border Lithuania has decided to temporarily close two of its six checkpoints with Belarus this week amid growing tensions with its eastern neighbor, an ally of Russia
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023 Nato official apologises over suggestion Ukraine could give up land for membership Secretary general’s chief of staff says statement was ‘mistake’ and part of wider discussion – but does not completely rule out idea
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023 Poland holds huge military parade as war rages in neighbouring Ukraine Poland’s Armed Forces Day parade marked the 103rd anniversary of victory over the Soviet Union in the Battle of Warsaw.