The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Goodbye to the Soviet Union – archive, 1991

On 2 September 1991, the Congress of People’s Deputies voted for the dissolution of the Soviet Union, allowing its republics to opt for independence

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

'Putin set to target UK': Britain on alert after PM Burnham's Ukraine visit, missile tech transfer

Britain has been warned to prepare for possible Russian retaliation after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Ukraine and the UK’s decision to share technology that could help Kyiv produce long-range missiles.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Russia planning to use nukes? Why CIA chief made 'emergency' visit to Moscow; report

Russia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an “emergency” meeting amid fears that the Kremlin could resort to nuclear weapons or target Ukraine’s Western allies, DailyMail reported.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and Son Arrested Over Corruption Charges

Armenia's ex-president Robert Kocharyan and his son were arrested on corruption charges, sparking political controversy. The arrests follow a heated parliamentary debate and accusations of political motivation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Donald Trump sends Saudi civil nuclear deal to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation as condition

The United States has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This pact will only proceed if Riyadh agrees to normalize relations with Israel. Congress has ninety days to review the proposed thirty-year agreement for potential nuclear proliferation concerns. The deal facilitates US companies' involvement in…

The Times of India · Aug 26

Marine’s release from Russian prison reignites calls to free other Americans with health problems

The State Department has said it is aware of concerns about medical care and continues to raise the issue with the Russians

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Iran faces strait of Hormuz paradox as strategic value of chokehold erodes

Internal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterway

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more

President won’t name supplier and has previously said he ‘does some things I can’t even share’ to obtain vital air defence missiles. What we know on day 1,645

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26

Ukraine Continues Attacks On Russian Online Retailers. Putin Vows To Retaliate.

Ozun, Russia's second largest online retailer, has been hit with several Ukrainian attacks.

International Business Times · Aug 25

America’s might has failed in Iran – an ‘economic D-Day’ is also unlikely to succeed

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Donald Trump opens a new front in his Middle East war, it has become clear the foray is a bigger disaster for the United States than Vietnam or Pearl Harbor

The Independent UK · Aug 25