Russia to hold Victory Day parade with no military hardware amid Ukraine strike fears Annual event in Red Square to feature no armoured vehicles or missile systems for first time in two decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Another Russian oil facility burns after Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach A new long-range drone attack has reportedly set an oil facility in Russia's Perm region on fire The Independent UK · Apr 29
EU chief warns billions could be wasted if energy aid is not well targeted as the Iran war bites European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is warning EU countries to focus their energy aid on vulnerable households and industries The Independent UK · Apr 29
US ambassador to Ukraine steps down after ‘differences of opinion with Trump’ The four-year war continues to rage with US-led efforts to end the war on hold The Independent UK · Apr 29
Inside Ukraine’s battle to defeat the dreaded Shahed – Russia’s most feared weapon About 15-20% of the Shaheds sent by Russia are powered by jet engines The Independent UK · Apr 29
Russia holds Victory Day parade without tanks and missiles for first time since Ukraine war The event usually showcases military hardware and armoured vehicles as a display of Russia’s military might The Independent UK · Apr 29
Russia struggles to contain ‘massive’ fire at oil refinery after third Ukrainian strike in two weeks Vladimir Putin points to strike on Black Sea port facility as evidence of growing attacks against civilian infrastructure The Independent UK · Apr 29
Marxists and monarchists: the group hoping to unite Iran’s exiled opposition Iran Freedom Congress, which has met in London, aims to be a ‘pluralist movement’ supporting those inside country The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
Ukraine war briefing: More woe for Russian oil as Tuapse refinery hit again Putin condemns drone attack; King Charles to US Congress – Ukrainians need your 9/11 spirit; acting US ambassador to leave Kyiv. What we know on day 1,526 The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
US ambassador to Ukraine appointed by Trump steps down after less than a year in the job Julie Davis will retire amid reports she had grown frustrated with Donald Trump, a claim denied by the state department The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
Trump's Shameful Effort to Deport Russian Dissenters Fleeing Putin The administration seeks to deport them back to Russia, in spite of overwhelming, moral, legal, and strategic reasons not to do so. Reason · Apr 28
Trump Slams German Chancellor Merz Over Claim That Iran Is 'Humiliating' U.S. In Negotiations President Donald Trump slammed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his claim that Iran is "humiliating" the U.S. in negotiations to end the war. International Business Times · Apr 28
Iran War Pushes U.S. Gas Prices To Highest Level Since War Began as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Gas prices were near $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.19 since late February, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. International Business Times · Apr 28
War With U.S. And Israel Pushes Millions Of Iranians Toward Unemployment As Economy Tanks While sanctions and inflation already battered the Iranian economy before the war with the United States and Israel, the conflict has pushed millions of Iranians closer to unemployment and poverty, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 28
The Independent UK · Apr 28 US jury is deliberating in trial of alleged ISIS militant charged in deadly Kabul airport bombing A jury in Virginia is deliberating in the trial of an alleged Islamic State militant accused of helping plan a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport during the U.S. military’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 The Guardian view on the politics of central Europe: in search of a new left Editorial: Social democratic parties are suffering an almost total wipeout, as rightwing nationalism flourishes on the EU’s eastern flank
The Times of India · Apr 28 Ukraine downs record 33,000 Russian drones in March as production scales up Ukraine shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones in March, the highest monthly figure since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion more than four years ago, as Ukraine scales up production of interceptor drones but struggles with a shortage of trained operators, according to AP reports.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions Ukraine accuses Israel of allowing the import of grain it claims Russia stole from occupied territories
International Business Times · Apr 28 Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Darijo Srna expects Ukraine to unite behind Shakhtar in Conference League semi Srna’s team face Crystal Palace in Poland in the first leg of their European tie on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 Journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from prison in Belarus in US-brokered swap deal Sakharov prize winner was given eight-year sentence after process widely condemned as politically motivated
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Belarus frees journalist Andrzej Poczobut in prisoner swap Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 prisoners released as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West
Evening Standard · Apr 28 'Pep Guardiola or Jurgen Klopp would struggle at Shakhtar, it's amazing what we have achieved' Club CEO declares “Ukrainian football is alive” as sporting director hails manager and players ahead of Crystal Palace semi-final
Evening Standard · Apr 28 Iranian Embassy in London recruiting martyrs to ‘sacrifice their lives’ for the regime Messages on Telegram have uncovered recruitment efforts by the embassy, raising security fears for Britain
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Ukraine says it shot down record 33,000 Russian drones last month The military has also established a new command within the air force to bolster the nation’s capabilities