Poland hails breakthrough with Ukraine over second world war Volhynia atrocity Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk reach agreement on massacre of up to 100,000 Poles by Ukrainian nationalists The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
Putin army explosives factory attacked deep inside Russia, says Ukraine The armament plant is in the Tambov region hundreds of miles from the border with Ukraine Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Russell Vought Faces Questions On Budget, Ukraine Aid Commitment Russell Vought's confirmation hearing scrutiny over Ukraine aid and budget proposals, highlighting fiscal responsibility. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: Keir Starmer says UK will deliver new mobile air defence system to Ukraine – as it happened UK prime minister meets Ukrainian president as they sign 100-year partnership agreement to deepen security ties between nations The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
‘Russians in Kherson train on civilians’: Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine Residents and officials accuse Russians of ‘human safaris’ with fatal effects in a city they once occupied. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025
UK's Starmer arrives in Kyiv for security talks with Zelenskyy days before Trump is sworn in British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057 Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025
Keir Starmer arrives in Ukraine to sign 'landmark' 100-year pact as he brands Putin's invasion a 'monumental strategic failure' Sir Keir Starmer said the 100 Year Partnership would cement the friendship between the two countries for the next century Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025
What the papers say – January 16 Here are the biggest stories leading Thursday’s front pages. Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US House speaker dumps key Ukraine backer Mike Turner Mike Johnson removes his fellow Republican as chair of powerful intelligence committee; Poland says Europe must take care of itself. What we know on day 1,058 The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus after 13 years of war Bilal Eksi, CEO of the national carrier, confirmed the news on X The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Did Trump Pull a Reagan? Eerie Similarity Between Biden and Carter in Surprise Hamas Hostage Deal Eerie similarities between Joe Biden's hostage release deal and the deal made with Iran by former President Jimmy Carter do not go unnoticed. Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025 Israel-Hamas ceasefire must lead to 'political resolution' in Gaza, Macron says French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that a ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas must be followed by a "political solution" to end the conflict in Gaza.
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 ‘Staying alive was luck’: Joy, despair in Gaza over Israel-Hamas ceasefire Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire deal, Qatar, US say, leaving Palestinians with mixed feelings, and an urge to return home.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Polish PM accuses Russia of planning ‘acts of terrorism’ around the world Donald Tusk claims Warsaw has been involved in countering ‘acts of sabotage’, referencing incendiary parcel attacks in Poland and the UK
Latin Times · Jan 15, 2025 Marco Rubio Issues Stark Warning About Vladimir Putin During Confirmation Hearing: 'He Will Do it Over Again' The nominee argued that if Ukraine is not in a strong position to negotiate it will be imposed "neutrality" only for Russia to rearm and attack the country again
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Polish PM Donald Tusk accuses Russia of planning acts of terrorism against airlines around the world It comes as Russia launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack across Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong civil war, now that former leader Bashar Assad has been ousted and sent into exile
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2025 Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers; Russia readies for talks with Trump The incoming US leader’s terms to help end the war remain unclear as fighting rages in western Russia and east Ukraine.
International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025 Ukraine Power Grid Down As Russia Launches Major Missile Attack Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting critical energy and gas infrastructure, officials reported Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives, top official acknowledges Israel supplied Iran with centrifuge platforms containing explosives for its nuclear enrichment program in an act of sabotage
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025 Europe must take responsibility for its own security, says Polish minister ‘Very difficult time’ anticipated as Poland takes over EU presidency against backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 Trump-Putin deal forcing Ukraine to give up territory would breach international law, lawyers say Experts fear deal between US president-elect and his Russian counterpart would ‘enshrine aggression as a legitimate way to redraw borders’