Newsletter: Squeezing Moscow's war chest Also in this newsletter: A group of MEPs are up in arms over planned technical talks between EU and Taliban officials on the return of migrants to Afghanistan. Euronews · Jun 9
Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Peskov admits ‘certain problems’ with fuel supplies after energy sites targeted Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567 The Guardian - AU · Jun 9
The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago AAP · Jun 8
Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency. Euronews · Jun 8
Romanian maritime drone explosion demonstrates Russian threat is increasing, von der Leyen says The incident on Friday morning is the latest in a growing number of drone incursions into EU and NATO territory. Euronews · Jun 5
Ukrainian attacks kill several in Crimea after Kyiv targets St. Petersburg energy, military sites At least four people have been killed in Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg during Russia's flagship economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of escalation, while Ukraine described the attacks as… France 24 · Jun 4
Ukraine strike kills 3 in Russian-occupied Crimea MOSCOW - A Ukrainian strike killed at least three people in Crimea, the region's Moscow-installed authorities said Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military sites in Saint Petersburg where Russia was hosting an economic forum. Bangkok Post · Jun 4
Ukraine war briefing: Russia losing on the ground so pivots to air war, say analysts Minimal gains on battlefield as Kyiv largely halts Moscow’s spring-summer offensive; Ukraine missile maker tests homegrown Patriot alternative. What we know on day 1,562 The Guardian - AU · Jun 4
EU ready to 'step up' in Ukraine-Russia talks but ceasefire must come first, summit draft shows EU leaders are set to discuss the possibility of engaging in direct talks when they meet on 18-19 June. But the latest draft of the summit's conclusions suggests a mandate for a special envoy is still far away. Euronews · Jun 2
Newsletter: Keeping the Western Balkans’ EU dreams alive In today's newsletter: European Council chief António Costa kicks off his Western Balkan tour; French President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence on French streets following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. Euronews · Jun 1
Russia launches drone at Ukraine, it crashes in Romania; Nato, EU express outrage A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people and drawing swift condemnation from NATO, the European Union, Moldova and the United States, with NATO's chief vowing "absolute solidarity" with the alliance member. The Times of India · May 29
EU leaders denounce Russia's 'reckless' escalation after drone hits Romania Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have condemened Russia for violating Romania's airspace after a drone hit the city of Galați. Euronews · May 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky fears ‘massive’ new attack while Putin reacts to Romania drone strike Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building The Independent UK · May 29
Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556 The Guardian - AU · May 29
The Economic Times · May 28 EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and Russia Europe has made clear that it will not play the role of a neutral facilitator between Ukraine and Russia. The European Union firmly backs Ukraine, and ensuring its safety is a top priority, it said. As EU foreign ministers engage in discussions about possibly reaching out to Moscow, their current…
Euronews · May 28 EU will never be a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia, says Kallas The High Representative has dismissed the buzz over a special envoy for talks with Russia, arguing the EU will "never" be a neutral mediator between Moscow and Kyiv. "We have been clearly on Ukraine's side," she said.
France 24 · May 28 Talk to Russia? First, Europe needs to pick an envoy – and know what it wants to say With the US bogged down in its war against Iran, Ukraine has been urging Europe to step up and play an active role in negotiations on bringing the Russian invasion to an end. But EU officials say the bloc first needs to be aligned on what it wants to say…
International Business Times · May 28 U.S. Rejects Claim That Diplomats Left Kyiv Over Russian Warning That It Would Step Up Attacks The U.S. rejected claims that diplomats left Kyiv following Moscow's warnings to do so as it would step up attacks against the Ukrainian capital.
Euronews · May 28 EU countries insist on unity to avoid falling into Russia's special envoy 'trap' The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus.
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Russia on the back foot with dynamics of war shifting in Ukraine’s favour, EU says – as it happened EU chief diplomat says: ‘Russia is on the back foot, militarily, economically, but also diplomatically’
Euronews · May 28 Newsletter: ‘A dangerous place’, Magyar’s moment and Europe’s mouthpiece As the International Energy Agency warns of the fallout from sky-high energy prices prompted by the war in the Middle East, the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar comes to town aiming to unlock billions of frozen EU funds – while the bloc thrashes out whether to speak to Moscow.
The Economic Times · May 28 Jaishankar, Ukrainian FM discuss war, peace efforts amid evolving battlefield situation India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Cyprus. They discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and ways to achieve lasting peace. Both sides exchanged views on battlefield developments and global engagement for peace. India reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy. Jaishankar also held separate…
Euronews · May 27 'Hard to speak with someone who wants to kill you': Russian threat upends EU debate on direct talks Russia's threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers will discuss the divisive topic in Cyprus.
Euronews · May 26 Viral posts distort Kaja Kallas’ remarks on China and Russia Online posts have taken Kallas’ comments on China out of context.
We Got This Covered · May 25 Putin tells the world Ukraine war is almost over, then switches from drones to Russia’s most powerful weapon in new attack Russia claims it was a retaliation for a strike.