3 people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia despite limited truce Ukrainian officials say Russian drones have struck the city of Zaporizhzhia, killing three people and wounding 12 The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2025
‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran? The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,122 These are the key developments on day 1,122 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Two people killed as Russia pounds Zaporizhzhia South-eastern Ukrainian city struck more than 10 times, while three people die in attacks on Sumy and Donetsk; Germany approves €3bn in new military aid for Ukraine. What we know on day 1,123 The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2025
Kurds in Iraq and Syria celebrate the Newroz festival of spring at a time of new political horizons Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizon The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Former KGB double agent Oleg Gordievsky dies in Surrey aged 86 Soviet spy defected to Britain from Moscow under threat of exposure after supplying information to MI6 and MI5 The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025
Trump Can Wait 'A Little Bit Longer' For Putin, Ukrainian-Born Congresswoman Says as Russia Bombards Her Homeland The only Ukrainian-born member of Congress defended Trump's approach to dealing with Putin, stating he can afford patience and will act harshly if needed. Latin Times · Mar 21, 2025
Trump Admits Musk 'Susceptible' On China Amid Secret War Plan Row President Donald Trump on Friday denied reports that Elon Musk would see top secret US plans for a possible war with China, saying that his billionaire ally's links with Beijing raised potential conflicts of interest. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025
The Guardian view on Trump and Ukraine: Putin has shown he does not want peace Editorial: The Russian president is the impediment to US proposals for a ceasefire. But Europe knows that this administration is unlikely to act accordingly The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025
UK to accelerate military planning to support Ukraine, No 10 says Intensive talks to take place next week on detail and structure of any British deployments if ceasefire deal reached The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025
Moscow accused of bombing own gas infrastructure to undermine ceasefire deal Key gas pumping station in border region rocked by major explosion The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
Ukraine Hopes For At Least 'Partial Ceasefire' At Saudi Talks Ukraine hopes to secure at least a partial ceasefire at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, during which US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations, a senior Ukrainian source told AFP on Friday. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025
Russian Central Bank Holds Key Rate At Two-decade High Russia's central bank kept its key rate at a two-decade high of 21 percent on Friday and warned it could raise borrowing costs further as it battles rampant inflation. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025
UK won't be 'shy' of using nuclear weapons against Russia, Defence Secretary says THE UK’s Defence Secretary has said Labour will not be “shy” of using nuclear weapons as tensions with Russia escalate ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Mapped: Where is key Russian gas pumping station hit by huge explosion The station in Sudzha – in the border Kursk region – has been a critical hub for Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Soviet-era dissident given ‘draconian’ jail sentence in Russia for anti-war views Alexander Skobov jailed for 16 years over social media post and alleged involvement in opposition group
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as drones hit Odesa overnight Amid uncertainty as to when part-ceasefire will take effect, Kremlin says it will cover only ‘energy infrastructure’
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 £25bn Russian assets frozen by UK since start of Ukraine war, Treasury says Statistics revealed the new total, which accounts for all assets that have been sanctioned by the UK since February 2022.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025 Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce Russian drones have pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking fires
The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025 How Trump’s diplomacy resembles a game of broken telephone The discrepancies between how the US and others are interpreting Trump’s calls are adding up
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 Starmer not moving away from having UK ground forces in Ukraine, says Miliband ‘I think people are over-interpreting what the Prime Minister said yesterday,’ Ed Miliband added.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025 Middle East crisis: Israel defence minister threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless Hamas frees remaining hostages – as it happened Israel Katz orders army to ‘seize more ground’ as he threatens ‘permanent occupation’
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025 Does Trump want Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, what has Kyiv said? The US president leading ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia has put a new offer on the table.
Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,121 These are the key developments on day 1,121 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 What the papers say – March 21 Conflict in Ukraine continues to lead Friday’s front pages.