S Korea, US ‘closely monitoring’ potential Putin-Kim meeting in Pyongyang Russia has promised Putin will visit North Korea after hosting its leader Kim Jong Un last September. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024
Ex-spy says US should be concerned by Russian ships visiting Cuba as Kremlin insists ‘nothing to worry about’ The ships are stationed just 90 miles from Florida and will remain in Cuban waters for five days The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
Putin shows off in launch of Russian dummy nuclear warheads In a rare statement, Russia‘s 12 Main Directorate (12 GU MO), said that the drills would be analysed The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024
‘Everywhere is dangerous’: Russia’s attacks on Kharkiv’s homes, shops and resorts Since Kremlin staged fresh incursion on 10 May, strikes have increased threefold, destroying buildings and killing dozens The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024
Russian Stock Market Suspends Dollar Trades After US Sanctions Russia's main stock exchange halted dollar and euro trades on Thursday after the United States hit Moscow with a new package of sanctions over its military offensive in Ukraine. International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024
Russia fires more missiles and drones at Ukraine ahead of diplomatic efforts to stop the war Russian forces have fired missiles and drones at the Kyiv region and five other areas of Ukraine in a nighttime attack The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
EU Urged To Welcome Skilled Russians To 'Bleed' Putin Regime A group of exiled Kremlin critics on Tuesday urged EU countries to do more to welcome Russians fleeing Vladimir Putin's regime, arguing that a shortage of skilled workers would deal a blow to the country's war-time economy. International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024
Russia, Belarus launch second stage of joint tactical nuclear weapons drills Russia and its ally Belarus on Tuesday launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine. France 24 · Jun 11, 2024
Zelensky Pleads For Air Defence Help At Berlin Aid Summit Zelensky, who is also due to address the German parliament, will join the heads of the G7 developed nations later this week in Italy. Latin Times · Jun 11, 2024
Zelensky Pleads For Air Defense Help At Berlin Aid Summit Zelensky, who is also due to address the German parliament, will join the heads of the G7 developed nations later this week in Italy. International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024
Russia, Belarus launch a second stage of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons Russia and its ally Belarus have launched a second stage of drills intended to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024
‘I did not want to disappear in silence’: Chechen woman livestreamed attempted abduction by her family Liya Zaurbekova is just one of a cohort of Chechen women who have tried to escape a deeply sexist and oppressive life The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2024
Putin’s daughters and anti-western hawks rule at this year’s ‘Russian Davos’ St Petersburg summit hails good news on the economy as children of elite step into spotlight The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024
Under a drone-filled sky, Ukraine tries to retake a town, one house at a time Hardened Ukrainian veterans hope new supplies of US rockets will help push Vladimir Putin’s forces back The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024
France 24 · Jun 7, 2024 Putin threatens to expand the war to Western strategic targets – but can he deliver? President Vladimir Putin said this week that he reserves the right to supply long-range weapons to Russian allies for possible use against Western strategic interests – a response to Ukraine getting the green light to use NATO-supplied weapons for limited attacks inside Russia. But some military experts say Putin’s latest…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024 Joe Biden apologises to Zelenskiy for delay in US military support US president says sorry for ‘weeks of not knowing’, referring to members of Congress holding up a $61bn aid package
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024 Biden is to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Paris as Russia leans into its battlefield offensive U.S. President Joe Biden is due to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris as Kyiv’s army endures its hardest days of fighting since the early weeks of the war with Russia and prepares for what officials say could be a tough summer ahead
International Business Times · Jun 7, 2024 Irish, Czechs Hold EU Vote After Dutch Far-right Gains Voters in Ireland and the Czech Republic go to the polls Friday on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: France to send Mirage fighter jets and train pilots Sweeping power cuts continue due to strain on damaged grid; Biden stresses US weapons not for shooting at Kremlin. What we know on day 835
International Business Times · Jun 6, 2024 Russia Holds Frenchman Accused Of Gathering Military Information Russia on Thursday detained a Frenchman working for a Geneva-based conflict mediation NGO, accusing him of gathering military information and failing to register as a "foreign agent", Moscow officials said.
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 Ukrainian Drones Target Russian Oil Facilities In Border Regions Recent drone strikes by Ukraine on Russian oil facilities escalate tensions in Europe's conflict. Zelenskyy seeks Western support amid threats from Putin.
The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2024 Putin says Trump conviction ‘burns’ idea of US as leading democracy Russia expert warned Putin would see verdict as chance to undermine US’s global influence and boost his own standing
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024 ‘Pragmatic manipulation’: Is Russia playing with European voters’ minds? Spin operations disguised as news outlets and right-wingers muddy the waters with Kremlin narratives, experts say.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2024 EU struggles to counter Russian disinformation ahead of European elections As the European Union prepares for this weekend's EU-wide parliamentary elections, the bloc faces significant challenges in combating alleged Russian disinformation. Despite Russia's denials of interference, the potential impact of a disinformation campaign on voter opinion remains difficult to measure.
Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2024 Russia denies Eiffel Tower coffin stunt an anti-Ukraine undertaking The mysterious prank comes as Moscow warns the West against expanding support for Ukrainian forces.