Zelenskiy denies Ukrainian general’s claim war is at stalemate President says Ukraine must keep fighting, and aide says general’s comments ‘make aggressor’s job easier’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin sees 200 armoured vehicles wiped out in Donbas battles Russian hardware destroyed in Avdiivka likely due to Ukraine’s modern hand-held anti-armour weapons and other equipment The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2023
Russian Jews fear Israel-Hamas war awakening sleeping antisemitism Dagestan riot and changing policy at Kremlin stir traumatic memories and prompt deep unease The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2023
As war engulfs Gaza, Putin sees a chance to regain some of Russia’s faded global stature If it can retake its place at the high table of Middle Eastern politics, the Kremlin would be harking back to the Soviet Union’s superpower glory days, says historian Sergey Radchenko The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023
Ukraine troops defend vital foothold on Russian-controlled Dnipro River Beachhead established on occupied side of river could allow Kyiv forces to reclaim more of Kherson region The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 618 Ukraine claims to have shot down 24 drones but in Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv are struck; Russia dismisses latest US sanctions as ‘in vain’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy ‘weighing up presidential elections in spring’ – as it happened Ukraine’s foreign minister says president is considering the ‘pros and cons’ of holding spring elections The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un sees bigger cash-cow in Russia arms than embassies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is launching his biggest scaling back of country’s embassies, likely betting he can earn a larger payout in arms deals with the Kremlin than through missions suspected of sending him a cut of their alleged crimes. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
First ever Russia VPN lawsuit filed against Kremlin's censorship machine More than 167 VPNs have already reportedly been blocked in Russia. How could HideMyName's victory in Court affect this trend? TechRadar · Nov 2, 2023
Is Russia recruiting Muslim migrants to fight its war in Ukraine? Moscow appears to be flouting its own laws to boost its forces, targeting foreign workers from Central Asia. Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2023
Moscow succession: What would happen if Putin dies? The prime minister would automatically become Russia’s leader in the interim but there are a number of big names with the potential to fill Putin’s shoes The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Putin's Israel dilemma: How far does Kremlin go in support of Palestinians? We've talked of how passions have run high here in France ever since the Middle East erupted. Every word from politicians gets scrutinised for signs of favouritism. Over in Russia, there's a clear-cut line, with the foreign ministry last week welcoming a Hamas delegation and the Kremlin blaming Israel's Gaza… France 24 · Oct 31, 2023
Russian oligarch arrested in France in money laundering probe Arrest and search of tycoon’s home carried out during dramatic raid involving dozens of officers The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
The Dream of a European Security Order With Russia Is Dead How the war ends will determine Europe’s future as much as Ukraine’s. Foreign Policy · Oct 31, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 A UN report urges Russia to investigate an attack on a Ukrainian village that killed 59 civilians U
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 615 US defence secretary says Russia will win in Ukraine unless America continues to support Kyiv
The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2023 Colombia recalls ambassador to Israel – as it happened This blog is now closed.
France 24 · Oct 30, 2023 President Zelensky anti-Israel? That's what these fabricated magazine covers want you to believe Fabricated magazine covers imitating Titanic and Leman publications allege to show Ukrainian President Zelensky 'jealous' of the recent media attention on Israel. These fake covers were mostly shared by Russian language social media accounts; a well-known disinformation tactic employed by the Kremlin to discredit Ukraine. We tell you more in…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 Russia blames Ukraine for antisemitic riot at airport in Dagestan Foreign ministry says Kyiv played ‘direct and key role’ after mob stormed planes in search of Israeli passengers
Foreign Policy · Oct 30, 2023 The Easiest Way to Make Russia Sanctions More Effective Better collaboration between Britain and the EU would deal a blow to Moscow.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Ukrainian officials say Russian shelling killed a 91-year-old woman in a 'terrifying night' Russian shells have struck residential areas of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region, killing a 91-year-old woman in what a local official described as a “terrifying night."
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Russia blames Ukraine and the West for Dagestan airport unrest Russia says unrest at Dagestan’s airport on Sunday was provoked from overseas.
Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023 Russia’s Dagestan airport closed after anti-Israel protests: What to know Authorities arrest 60 people as protests against arrival of flight from Israel forces Makhachkala airport to shut down.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Moscow succession: What would happen if Putin dies? The prime minister would automatically become Russia’s leader in the interim but there are a number of big names with the potential to fill Putin’s shoes
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023 Russians commemorate victims of Soviet repression as a present-day crackdown on dissent intensifies Russians commemorated the victims of Soviet state terror on Sunday, while the Russian government continues its crackdown on dissent in the country