Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,284 Here are the key events on day 1,284 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2025
Investigation launched into ‘horrific murder’ of Ukrainian politician in Lviv Former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead as EU ministers meet to discuss measures to force Moscow to the negotiating table The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
‘Right to know’: Advocates renew calls for justice for Syria’s disappeared Syrians continue to grapple with effects of mass enforced disappearances under longtime leader Bashar al-Assad. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025
Manhunt as Ukrainian politician is shot dead ‘by gunman on e-bike’ in western city of Lviv Tributes to ‘patriot and statesman’ Andriy Parubiy as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows ‘all necessary forces’ to catch killer Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025
Ukrainian MP murdered in Lviv after massive Russian aerial attack A manhunt has been launched to find the Ukrainian politician’s killer, who reportedly fled the scene on an electric bicycle The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
Leading Political Figure Shot Dead In Ukraine A former Ukrainian speaker of parliament who was a leading figure in the country's pro-European protest movements in 2004 and 2014 was shot dead on Saturday in western Ukraine, officials said. International Business Times · Aug 30, 2025
Russia Strikes Across Ukraine As Peace Prospects Flounder Russia launched "massive" strikes across Ukraine overnight, rescue services said on Saturday, a new blow to peace efforts that drew a fresh appeal from President Volodymyr Zelensky for US and European help. International Business Times · Aug 30, 2025
All of Ukraine’s boldest attacks on Russia: Covert drone strikes, airport sabotage and nuclear plant fires Experts have said that Ukraine has one of the best combat-ready armies in Europe The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
Ukrainian lawmaker shot dead in Lviv as Zelenskyy says hunt for killer is under way – as it happened ‘All necessary forces and means are engaged in the investigation and search for the killer,’ Ukraine’s president said The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
‘Far more dangerous than war’: Iranians brace for prospect of UN sanctions Some Tehran residents are bullish about withstanding the hardship sanctions would cause but others say the regime should relent The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked US diplomat John Kelley tells UN security council Washington could impose sanctions on Moscow if war continues The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283 Here are the key events on day 1,283 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2025
Germany, France push for secondary sanctions on Russia amid Ukraine war European Union’s two biggest economies have agreed to push for measures targeting companies that support Russia’s war. Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2025
Europeans Tell Iran Offer On Table To Avoid Sanctions European powers said Friday they were ready to drop a new sanctions push on Iran if it addresses concerns on its nuclear program over the next month, but Tehran denounced the offer as insincere. International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 France, Germany Vow To Up Pressure On 'Ogre' Putin The leaders of France and Germany on Friday vowed to step up pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, warning that President Vladimir Putin was showing little appetite to end Moscow's three-and-a-half year onslaught against its neighbour.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 EU accuses Putin of undermining peace talks after deadly strikes on Kyiv All member states except Hungary back statement saying Russian ‘war crimes’ only increase EU support for Ukraine
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Turkey Bars Israeli Ships, Flights From Its Territory Turkey's top diplomat said Friday that Ankara had closed its ports and airspace to Israeli ships and planes, with a diplomatic source telling AFP the ban applied to "official" flights.
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Putin Will Have 'Played' Trump If He Refuses To Meet Zelensky: Macron Russian President Vladimir Putin will have "played" his US counterpart Donald Trump if the Kremlin chief fails to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Why Putin keeps targeting Kyiv while his war machine grinds to a halt on frontline IN DEPTH: Russia has amplified its attacks on Ukraine despite insistence it is open to peace talks
We Got This Covered · Aug 29, 2025 ‘Horrified’: Donald Trump’s peace deal with Putin blows up in his face Russia doesn't seem to be doing anything Trump is claiming.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 Boycott the banquet, send a tweet. But ending the horror in Gaza still relies on the worst people in the world This humanitarian catastrophe is barely of passing interest to Donald Trump. The curse of our times is how little we can do about it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine's capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack Officials say the death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital has risen to 23, including four children
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Ukraine-Russia buffer zone ‘being considered by European leaders’ to get peace deal with Putin Diplomats said that French and British forces could make up the majority of the peacekeeping force that would patrol a 40km zone
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025 Turkey Says Russia Scales Back Ukraine Territorial Demands Russia is demanding Ukraine cede all of its eastern Donbas region, but would be willing to freeze the conflict in the south of the country along current front lines, Turkey's top diplomat has said.
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025 Outraged over Russian strike on Kyiv, European defense leaders pledge pressure to end the war European defense ministers are meeting in Copenhagen to discuss the war in Ukraine