Prince Harry Says He Had to "Check With My Wife" Before Surprise Visit to Ukraine The Duke of Sussex is in Kyiv to help injured military personnel through The Invictus Games Foundation. Marie Claire · Sep 12, 2025
Belarus forcibly deported political prisoners after U.S. deal, opposition says Belarus has forcibly deported political prisoners released in a U.S.-led deal, according to opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Russia Cuts Interest Rate As Economy Slows Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing fears of an economic slowdown after bloated spending on the Ukraine offensive. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025
Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as wartime economy slows while deficit grows Russia’s central bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate by one percentage point to 17%, a step that could support growth and business activity as the economy slows and the government budget deficit increases The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
Russian Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate As Economy Slows Russia's central bank on Friday cut its key interest rate, but warned inflation was still too high, amid growing concerns over an economic slowdown amid the Ukraine offensive. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025
Yvette Cooper announces new sanctions on Russia as she visits Kyiv The Foreign Secretary is in the Ukrainian capital for her first overseas visit in her new role. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025
Trump stands by as Putin and Netanyahu cross new lines So far, Trump has said he's "not happy" but not taken any strong action. Axios · Sep 12, 2025
Nato to step up air defences immediately but Rutte refuses to say whether Russian drone incursion was intentional – as it happened Poland’s prime minister praised Rutte and general Grynkewich for their ‘decisive and swift action’ and welcomed new Nato mission The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
Prince Harry makes surprise Ukraine trip Prince Harry has made a surprise trip to Ukraine after "checking with [his] wife" after being invited by the Superhumans Trauma Centre. BANG Premier · Sep 12, 2025
UK imposes 100 new sanctions targeting Russia’s revenues and military supplies Electronics firms and ‘shadow fleet’ carrying oil among targets as UK foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, travels to Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,296 Here are the key events on day 1,296 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
Ukraine's Energy Strikes Hit Russians At The Pump Watching the price tick higher as he filled up his car, Russian pensioner Oleg railed against the recent surge in petrol prices, pushed higher by Ukrainian strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure. International Business Times · Sep 12, 2025
Senate mounts new Russia pressure campaign The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism. Axios · Sep 11, 2025
Belarus Frees 52 Prisoners, Including Veteran Dissident, Journalists Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Belarus frees 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, after visit by US delegation Move seen as effort to win US favour and sanctions relief, as crackdown on dissent continues
We Got This Covered · Sep 11, 2025 ‘Netanyahu is playing Trump’: Grieving father of hostage says Israeli PM prioritizes ‘revenge over saving the hostages’ Hostage father claims Trump is being manipulated like a fiddle.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 Israel has replaced Iran as the biggest security threat to the Gulf states As the US waits on the sidelines, Israel’s actions – as evidenced by the attack on Doha – are becoming increasingly audacious, says Sanam Vakil, director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programme
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline Belarus has freed 52 political prisoners, as the United States announced it was lifting sanctions on the isolated country’s national airline
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025 Russia’s Putin hails war advances; Ukraine retakes parts of Donetsk Ukrainian defenders foiled Russian attacks but warn they are preparing for new assaults.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2025 Druzhba pipeline: dependence, diplomacy and the end of Russian leverage in Europe The bombing of the Druzhba pipeline has disrupted oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia and exposed new political rifts in Central Europe. RFI spoke with Andreas Goldthau of the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy about the wider implications for regional energy security and the shifting dynamics between Russia, Ukraine…
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,295 Here are the key events on day 1,295 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 A US Orthodox nun became an online influencer. Then she spoke out against the war Sister Vassa Larin was widely known for teaching thousands on YouTube about saints and holy days
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025 European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring A former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence reportedly arrested for treason for ‘transmitting state secrets’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Cheap Shahed-like Gerbera drones used in Poland violation Plywood decoy can also be used as flying bomb; Zelenskyy calls for Europe air shield and blasts allies for ‘statements but lack of action’. What we know on day 1,296
Al Jazeera · Sep 10, 2025 Analysis: Will attack in Qatar lead to international isolation of Israel? Israel’s strike in Qatar raises global concerns but fails to prompt substantial policy shifts from its allies.