CIA Warned European Allies That Russia Could Target Them With Drone Attacks: Report The warning comes weeks after CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unusual trip to Moscow in late August. International Business Times · Sep 24
CIA warns Russia is preparing attacks on Spain, France or Italy with drones from the sea: report Lithuania says Russia could try to broaden its pressure on Nato countries through attacks on critical infrastructure including ports or airports The Independent UK · Sep 24
European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato Exclusive: Intelligence officers say Russian campaign could intensify ‘in months, not years’ – but that panic risks playing into Kremlin psy-ops The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian drones Tusk warned that there is a ‘real risk’ that a drone or projectile could hit a Nato country The Independent UK · Sep 18
War between Russia and Europe would be ‘very short’, Putin’s foreign minister warns Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 16
Nato would defeat Russia quickly if ‘we took our gloves off’, says Poland Poland’s foreign minister said that the alliance had ‘overwhelming air superiority’ over Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 14
Budanov: Europe is finally waking up to Russia’s hybrid warfare Kyrylo Budanov tells Euronews that Europe is finally recognising Russia’s hybrid warfare threat beyond the Baltics, offering Ukraine’s military experience to counter Moscow. "If you don't want to deal with Russia — deal with us." Euronews · Sep 11
Ukraine war briefing: Nato ‘foils Russian undersea cable sabotage drill’ Swindon drone factory was target of Russia plot involving British man, court hears; Poland says Ukraine border crossing came under threat. What we know on day 1,661 The Guardian - AU · Sep 11
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal, blames delay on 'two people that hate each other' President Trump stated Vladimir Putin desires a Ukraine peace agreement. He believes personal animosity between leaders hinders diplomatic progress. Trump discussed a recent phone call with the Russian president. US envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv for talks. They pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in negotiations. The Economic Times · Sep 10
CIA chief Ratcliffe may take bigger role in stalled Russia-Ukraine talks CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new… The Times of India · Sep 9
Putin orders 72-hour halt in strikes on Kyiv as Trump envoys arrive in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow. The visit is part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and the two men are set to travel to Kyiv on Sunday. France 24 · Sep 5
The wars in Ukraine and Iran are becoming dangerously enmeshed As the Trump administration refuses to end its war in Iran, it is steering into the storm, not out of it The Guardian - US · Sep 3
The Latest: Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves The Independent UK · Sep 2
Putin and XI Declare Ties 'More Solid' as Trump Warns Moscow and Beijing Against Arming Iran Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Putin’s friends finally tell him the truth: Get out of Ukraine to save yourself ANALYSIS: The Russian president didn’t like what Narendra Modi told him but India’s PM is trying to keep the global gang together, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Aug 31 Why the Baltics are pushing back against new fears of a Russian attack Officials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen their defences and warn that Moscow’s campaign of sabotage and provocations against Europe is intensifying.
International Business Times · Aug 31 Putin Reportedly Believes He Will Be Killed If He Doesn't Achieve War Goals: 'They Will Hang Me' Different reports and assessments have determined that Putin has decided to escalate the war as Moscow fails to make meaningful gains.
Euronews · Aug 31 EU expected to lobby member states to give Patriot interceptors to Ukraine Ukraine is running out of Patriot interceptors to shoot down Russian missiles and other airborne threats. The EU executive is expected to put pressure on Mediterranean nations, like Greece and Spain, to give theirs up at a defence meeting on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Aug 31 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato mission scrambles jets as four killed in missile and drone strikes on Kyiv Kyiv and Moscow exchange attacks overnight as drones downed in Russian capital and Leningrad region
France 24 · Aug 31 Putin and Xi rally allies at Kyrgyzstan summit to counter US influence Leaders from more than a dozen countries, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, gathered in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a group billed as a counterweight to US influence.
The Times of India · Aug 30 Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit floated in secret Moscow talks: Report John Ratcliffe, the CIA Director, is advocating for a trilateral summit involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, with hopes of revitalizing diplomatic negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. He recently conferred with Russian intelligence heads to discuss strategies for encouraging President Putin to engage in talks. US officials have…
The Independent UK · Aug 29 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russia unleashes deadly strike on Kyiv spreading to care home and houses, killing 37 The Ukrainian president has promised to punish those responsible as munitions were unknowingly stored in the area causing a huge fire to spread from the explosion
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Putin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report President Trump dismissed suggestions that the CIA director was sent to Moscow over concerns that Russia could test NATO’s resolve
Euronews · Aug 28 Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check?