Wholesale gas price hits highest level in 14 months after Russian supplies stop Transit agreement with Ukraine expires as storage supply levels in Europe fall at fastest rate since 2021 The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025
Aleksey Bugaev: Russian footballer’s spiralling story ends with death in Ukraine Once one of the most talented defenders in Russia, Bugaev opted to fight in war rather than serve long prison sentence The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2025
EU strips Hungary of €1bn in frozen funds over corruption concerns Hungary has lost one billion euros in European Union funds that were frozen over corruption concerns, marking the first time Brussels has enforced such a penalty. Radio France Internationale · Jan 2, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,043 Here are the key developments on the 1,043rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches Russian officials have warned of severe environmental damage as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers more than two weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, near Moscow-occupied Crimea The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
Poland takes helm of EU with pledge to counter Russian influence Poland has pledged to make security a top priority during its six-month presidency of the European Union – focusing on ramping up defence, supporting Ukraine and strengthening sanctions against Russia. Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2025
Ukraine ends Russian gas pipeline to Europe – but how much will it cost Moscow? Russia will no longer transport gas to Europe via Ukraine’s pipelines, further limiting its ability to raise capital The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt? Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine cease as transit agreement expires Ukraine president hails ‘one of Moscow’s biggest defeats’ as deal’s end brings power cuts in breakaway Moldovan region The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
Ukraine halts Russian gas supplies to Europe after transit deal expires Russia’s Gazprom said that it “has no technical and legal possibility” of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv’s refusal to extend the deal The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
‘Ready to engage’: Syria’s foreign minister calls for lifting of sanctions In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Hassan al-Shaibani details the new administration’s goals and challenges ahead. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025 In New Year speech, Putin tells Russians ‘everything will be fine’ ‘Upbeat’ address was delivered exactly 25 years since the Russian president took over from predecessor Boris Yeltsin.
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025 Moscow, Kyiv End Russian Gas Transit To Europe Via Ukraine Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbours.
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025 Carter's Middle East Peace Legacy Survives, But Mostly In Name US president Jimmy Carter, who died on Monday, left an enduring legacy when he brokered historic peace between Egypt and Israel -- tepid and shaky, but unbroken even by the nearly 15-month long Gaza war.
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war map: Where are Putin’s forces making gains on the frontline as 2025 begins? Russian forces are advancing in the east, slowly but surely, and they are shrinking Ukraine’s partial hold of the border region of Kursk
Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025 Russian gas supply to Europe via Ukraine halted after transit deal expires Five-year gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expired on Wednesday as Kyiv refuses to extend the deal amid war.
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025 Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza on New Year’s Day Israeli military blows up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya refugee camp and Jabalia town
Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025 ‘Lack of humanity’: Why Azerbaijan is angry with Russia over plane crash Russia’s failure to let the plane land and its refusal to take responsibility for the crash are upsetting a key partner.
The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025 AP PHOTOS: The month of December in pictures When Syrian rebels roared into Damascus after a lightning advance on the capital, they exalted in their triumph over President Bashar Assad and rejoiced at the sudden end of a 14-year civil war that laid waste to much of the country.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows his country will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia ‘May 2025 be our year,’ Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,043
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025 End Of Russian Gas Via Ukraine Sparks Unease In Eastern Europe Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation.
International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025 Zelensky Vows Ukraine Will Do Everything In 2025 To Stop Russia Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia's nearly three-year-long invasion by any means necessary.