Zelenskyy warns Russian drones endanger safety at Chernobyl and at Europe's biggest nuclear plant Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's power grid are raising concerns about nuclear safety The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
Europe needs political will to act and cut ties with Russia, says Zelenskyy after leaders summit – as it happened Comments from Ukraine’s president come after the seventh summit of the European Political Community The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Illegal migration and Ukraine ‘dominant issues’ as European leaders meet – PM The Government announced plans to end automatic family union rights for those granted asylum in the UK. Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025
Lithuania Builds Shelters As Drones Prowl Border Skies Recent drone sorties over Lithuania and its neighbours have sparked fears of a full-scale Russian attack, prompting the small Baltic country to encourage the building of bomb shelters. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025
Zelensky At European Summit As EU Seeks To Bolster Backing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support. International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Attack cutting power to Chornobyl nuclear plant a ‘global threat’, says Zelenskyy Emergency diesel generators brought online after Russia accused of shelling substation supplying power to scene of 1986 disaster. What we know on day 1,317 The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2025
Trump Offers Security Guarantees To Qatar After Israel Strikes US President Donald Trump has signed an order vowing to defend key ally Qatar against attacks, the White House said Wednesday, in an extraordinary move following Israeli strikes on the Gulf state last month. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Russia Cut Power To Defunct Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Ukraine Says The site of Ukraine's defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant -- partially destroyed in a 1986 meltdown -- lost power on Wednesday after Russia shelled a nearby substation, Kyiv said. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
Macron Says Tanker Linked To Russia's Covert Fleet Under Investigation In France The French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that an oil tanker located near the French shoreline is linked to Russia’s covert maritime operations, which are bypassing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. The tanker, identified as “Pushpa” or “Boracay,” was reportedly involved in drone flights over Denmark and… Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025
Russia accused of sabotaging last power line into Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Satellite images of damaged area show no sign of shelling that Moscow says prevents repair The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Ukrainian nuclear plant's longest power outage since war began is 'critical' moment Concerns are growing over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which has been without external electricity for over a week The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
Princess Anne Leaves a Royal Childhood Memento in Ukraine as She Follows in Duchess Sophie and Prince Harry's Footsteps With Secret Trip The Princess Royal's visit was kept quiet due to security concerns. Marie Claire · Oct 1, 2025
Israel says ‘last opportunity’ for Gaza City residents to leave Defence minister issues warning, while Hamas reportedly considers seeking amendments to Trump plan The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Israel Issues 'Last' Warning For Gazans To Flee Main City Israel issued a final warning Wednesday for people to flee Gaza's main city, as Hamas weighed US President Donald Trump's plan to end nearly two years of war in the Palestinian territory. International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Trump administration imposes sanctions on some Iranian people and firms after UN decision The U.S. imposes new sanctions on firms and individuals linked to Iran's missile and military aircraft production
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 The Moldova mandate: former Soviet republic opted to defy Russia. Here’s why Voters have confirmed they want to be in the EU club. In standing up to Putin, they may have reminded Europe why its democracy is precious
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 French military detain two after boarding Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of launching drones Tanker, named on list of ‘shadow fleet’ vessels, may have been launchpad for drones that closed Denmark airports
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Why a Trump-inspired billionaire could turn the Czech Republic against Ukraine Opinion polls suggest Andrej Babis is poised to beat the pro-Western coalition that ousted him four years ago
Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025 An Unexpected Geopolitical Pivot Places Direxion's DFEN In The Driver's Seat Throughout the runup to the 2024 presidential election, one of the key concerns among observing U.S. allies was then-former President Donald Trump's contrarian approach to the Ukraine war. While the popular consensus portrayed the Eastern European nation as a victim of Russian aggression, Trump broadcast a decidedly different perspective. However,…
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Europe mulls using frozen Russian assets to fund loan to Ukraine The EU has already poured in €174 billion since the war started in February 2022
International Business Times · Oct 1, 2025 Russia Says Situation At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Control The situation at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine is "under control", the Moscow-installed operator said Wednesday, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it was "critical" following a week-long power cut.
Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025 Scheme to register foreign agents comes into full effect as grace period ends The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme requires anyone carrying out ‘political influence activities’ on a foreign power’s behalf to register.
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 16 as the world awaits Hamas' response to Trump's peace plan Israeli forces are pressing their offensive in Gaza, with at least 16 Palestinians reported killed across the strip as the world awaited Hamas’ response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the embattled territory that Israel has accepted
The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025 Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plant Ukraine’s president and the U.N. nuclear agency head are raising concerns about safety risks at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025 Jailed Georgian politicians allege links between ruling party and Iran in letter to UK Exclusive: Imprisoned opposition leaders call on foreign secretary to impose sanctions over ‘unprecedented expansion’ of Iranian influence