Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections PM makes opposition to support for Ukraine central to Fidesz campaign as it loses ground over cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025
Once a shadowy dealmaker, one-time Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal Tymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify Ukrainian minister says more than 800 attacks recorded since start of year as Moscow seeks to destroy country’s logistical capabilities The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: mass production of Ukrainian ‘Octopus’ interceptor drones begins Defence ministry says locally developed technology tested in combat and shown to work against Russia’s deadly Shaheds. What we know on day 1,361 The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025
Macron to host Zelensky in Paris amid dispute over frozen Russian funds President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday, as France seeks to reaffirm long-term support for Ukraine and build on recent efforts to boost military and financial aid. The Elysée said the meeting would be the Ukrainian leader’s ninth trip to France since the Russian… Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025
Russian attacks on Kyiv ‘calculated and wicked’, says Zelenskyy Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Russia attacks Kyiv with fires, injuries, and ongoing strikes reported Russia has launched a massive attack on Kyiv, causing fires and scattering debris across the city The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk President suggests leaders on the ground will decide whether holding city is costing too many lives; Kyiv apartments hit in ‘massive’ attack. What we know on day 1,360 The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Four killed in wave of 'calculated' Russian strikes across Kyiv A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025
Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade Syria’s foreign minister has reopened the country’s embassy in London after more than a decade The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Scoop: Trump told MBS he expects Saudi-Israel normalization with Gaza war over The call was not previously made public Axios · Nov 13, 2025
Pakistan says Afghan nationals behind two recent suicide attacks Pakistan’s interior minister says Afghan nationals carried out two fatal suicide attacks this week The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Putin preparing to unleash ‘big war’ on Europe in next five years, says Zelensky Ukrainian president called for allies to ‘push hard’ against Russia as Moscow continues its war of aggression The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Corruption scandal exposes ‘absolute impunity’ in Ukraine’s energy sector Ukraine has been shaken by a €90 million corruption scheme allegedly orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich – a long-time associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky – prompting the president to impose asset-freezing sanctions and demand the resignation of his energy and justice ministers. Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine's army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal Ukraine’s top military commander says he has visited troops holding the front line in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is besieged by a bigger Russian force, to coordinate operations in person
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Turkey temporarily grounds C-130 planes after crash kills 20 military personnel Turkey has temporarily grounded its C-130 military cargo planes as a precaution after a crash in Georgia killed all 20 military personnel on board
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine’s PM announces plans to audit public companies: ‘corruption is unacceptable’ – as it happened Yulia Svyrydenko says government will conduct major audit of Energoatom and other state-owned firms in bid to fight corruption allegations
Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2025 G7 foreign ministers close ranks on wars in Ukraine and Sudan Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialised democracies presented a united front on Ukraine and Sudan on Wednesday, even as they skirted around the more contentious issues overshadowing the gathering.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Putin opponents criticise EU ban on multi-entry visas for Russians Restrictions for entry to Schengen zone announced last Friday because of sabotage attacks linked to Russia
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia Foreign properties may be nationalised if Lukoil doesn’t sell, or the proceeds frozen if it does; Zelenskyy grapples with corruption scandal fallout. What we know on day 1,359
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Prime minister's coalition makes a strong showing in Iraqi elections, but no single bloc dominates Iraqi election officials have announced preliminary results for Iraq’s parliamentary elections, showing traditional powers still dominate their regions
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers resign amid $100m corruption scandal Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers have stepped down in relation to a major scandal involving the state nuclear power company
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 The Guardian view on special Trump treatment for Hungary: roll on the next election Editorial: As polls suggest that Viktor Orbán’s authoritarian rule is under threat, Brussels can only wait and hope
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 Zelenskyy fires ministers accused of involvement in bribery scheme as public outrage grows Ukraine president also calls for sanctions against friend and former business partner, saying ‘there must be maximum integrity’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 The EU invited Ukraine to join the club, but will it ever happen? Zelenskyy wants admission before 2030, but with a growing far-right, anti-enlargement contingent and budgetary fears mounting, some countries are hiding behind a Hungarian veto