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
Russia to close German culture centres after Moscow blamed for airport drone plot A drone laden with explosives was found near a Ukrainian plane at Leipzig/Halle Airport The Independent UK · Sep 3
Russians endured a summer of turmoil with gas crisis and swarms of drones as the war came home Russians have experienced a summer of turmoil because of the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 3
Leipzig airport attack fallout exposes Germany’s deepening divide over Russia The government’s tougher stance towards the Kremlin is drawing attacks from both the far right and far left The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Russia is secretly helping Iran to develop supersonic cruise missiles, says report The Trump administration has played down reports that Russia is providing material support to its ally in Tehran The Independent UK · Sep 2
What’s really behind Trump’s deference to Putin? Whether or not US president fits the definition of a Russian asset, his actions align closely with the Kremlin’s interests The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Trump doesn’t understand the forever war he’s created with Iran – and Russia COMMENT: Trump remains mesmerized by Putin even as the Kremlin helps Iran kill Americans and weaken US influence around the globe, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 2
Von der Leyen: Russian drone incidents in Europe are the 'new normal' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats. Euronews · Sep 2
Europe vows to stay united as hybrid war activity surges Europe and Canada have said they won't succumb to the growing number of hybrid attacks from Russia. The show of unity comes as Germany takes the unprecedented step of formally blaming to the Kremlin for a drone incident at Leipzig airport last month. Euronews · Sep 2
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in Russia The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
German police say launching terror probe after attack on eastern electricity substation NATO member Germany, which supports Ukraine in its fight against Russia, has long accused Moscow of targeting it with a campaign of hybrid attacks involving espionage and sabotage, claims the Kremlin has rejected. Euronews · Sep 2
Europe jolted by the Kremlin’s ‘hybrid’ escalation Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, we bring you an exclusive sit-down interview with the EU’s trade chief on his quest to rein in the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with Beijing. But we start with the escalating tensions between Europe and Moscow. Euronews · Sep 2
Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
The shadow of the AfD hangs over German democracy – but I still have faith in my adopted country As I celebrate five years of citizenship, the far right is poised to take control in Saxony-Anhalt. Courage is needed to defeat it, says author John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
International Business Times UK · Sep 1 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.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Putin envoy warns of Russian economy going 'berserk' on war footing In a bleak warning, President Putin's envoy cautions that the Russian economy could spiral out of control. Concentrating solely on military expenditures might jeopardize vital civilian industries and hinder overall economic progress. This strategy reflects the unsustainable Soviet wartime approach. Additionally, other officials have voiced apprehensions about the economic impact…
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Russian air attacks kill 12 in Kyiv region on sixth day of strikes Russian air attacks killed twelve people in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Intense strikes have escalated in recent months, disrupting daily life. Ukraine's Foreign Minister urged allies to increase pressure and provide more air defenses. Ukraine has also increased its attacks on Russia, targeting energy facilities. Peace talks remain stalled…
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
The Economic Times · Sep 1 UK doubles penalties for sanctions breaches to squeeze Russia Britain has doubled penalties for sanctions breaches, increasing the maximum fine to 100 percent. The UK Treasury stated this action aims to pressure Russia's war economy and its supporters. A nationwide alert targets the Kremlin-backed A7 network for routing funds and evading restrictions. This move supports the private sector in…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 1 Ukraine war briefing: Pressure stays on Russian economy until war is over, says Bessent US treasury secretary speaks with Russian counterpart who is controversially attending G20 talks; India’s Modi says war must end. What we know on day 1,651
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31 Kyiv suffers hours of daytime air raids as Russia deploys new jet-powered drones Volodymyr Zelenskyy says about 800 Shahed drones fired into Ukraine in four days in effort to ‘wear down’ country
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
The Economic Times · Aug 30 Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people, marking the year's deadliest attack. Russia plans massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for drone attacks. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's oil and gas sector, which funds the invasion. Russian forces downed nearly 500 Ukrainian drones overnight,…
The Guardian - US · Aug 30 Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’ Inside the US state department, critics are still attacking a shuttered office established to counter foreign propaganda. Now, some of its work is also being resumed
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29 Royal Navy spent three days tracking Russian vessels in UK waters Three vessels and a helicopter deployed to monitor four ships travelling through the North Sea to the Channel