Ukraine war briefing: Russian bombing campaign hammers key targets IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Writer and the Traitor by Robert Verkaik review – the strange case of Graham Greene and Kim Philby Sex, booze and subterfuge in the story of an extraordinary friendship at the heart of MI6 The Guardian - UK · Mar 25
Impersonating Euronews: Pro-Kremlin disinformation network takes aim at Hungary's elections A network linked to pro-Kremlin actors is impersonating major media outlets to spread false claims about Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar ahead of parliamentary elections. Euronews · Mar 24
Russia fires nearly 1,000 drones in one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine At least seven killed as Moscow appears to step up spring offensive amid concerns focus on Iran war leaves Kyiv more vulnerable The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Who are the latest Russian disinformation actors sanctioned by the EU? A former military serviceman and a freelance journalist accused of war crimes - who are the four individuals the EU is sanctioning for spreading Russian propaganda? Euronews · Mar 24
Hungarian foreign minister admits calling Russia's Lavrov 'before and after' key EU meetings Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó confirmed he regularly contacts Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov 'before and after' European Council summits following reports alleging routine communication during breaks in Brussels meetings. Szijjártó said talking to other partners is the essence of diplomacy. Euronews · Mar 24
Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice' Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight. Euronews · Mar 24
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches largest aerial attack over 24-hour period since war began Zelensky said the attacks showed Russia had ‘no intention of ending the war’ The Independent UK · Mar 24
EU calls on Hungary to clarify 'concerning' reports of Russia leaks The Commission has called on Budapest to clarify reports suggesting that Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó regularly briefed his Russian counterpart Lavrov on closed-door EU Council meeting causing uproar. Euronews · Mar 23
Vladimir Putin's 'Alpha Dog' Moment: Russian President Caught On Camera Scolding Rumoured Successor Dyumin Footage from a Kremlin ceremony has renewed scrutiny of Vladimir Putin's relationship with Alexei Dyumin, the former bodyguard often mentioned in succession speculation. The exchange is unconfirmed in substance, but it has again exposed how carefully power is staged around the Russian president. International Business Times UK · Mar 22
Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 2 as Ukraine seeks to move forward peace talks A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least two people and wounded two children Saturday, a regional official said, as a Ukrainian delegation headed to the United States for talks aimed at restarting stalled peace negotiations The Independent UK · Mar 21
Trump Administration Rejected Russia's Offer For An Iran-for-Ukraine Intelligence Swap Russia reportedly offered to curb intelligence support for Iran if the United States stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, but the Trump administration rejected the proposal. International Business Times · Mar 20
Zelenskyy sends a delegation to US to seek resumption of Russia-Ukraine talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he sent an official delegation to the United States in a bid to move forward suspended negotiations on ending Russia’s invasion of his country The Independent UK · Mar 20
The Independent UK · Mar 20 The war in Iran raises pressure on Ukraine while Russia prepares new offensives With U.S.-brokered Ukraine peace talks on hold due to the war in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to try to expand his military gains via new offensives against his southern neighbor that will put even more pressure on Kyiv
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin loses more than 8,000 troops as Zelensky warns Moscow trying to ‘intensify’ attacks Zelensky warns a prolonged Iran war will exhaust supplies of US air defence missiles
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Ukraine war today: Russia gives peace talks update as Hungary blocks support package IN FULL
The Times of India · Mar 19 Russia, the quiet winner? How Middle East war may be boosting Putin’s war chest As Middle East tensions escalate, Russia is quietly positioning itself to benefit from the ensuing chaos. While global powers focus on the conflict, Moscow is leveraging diplomacy and energy markets to expand its influence. The crisis has boosted Russia's energy revenues and shifted international attention away from Ukraine, creating a…
Euronews · Mar 19 A 'people's republic' on NATO's edge: The Narva narrative testing Europe's defences A pro-Russian online campaign is casting the Estonian city of Narva as a "people's republic", spreading propaganda and at times calling for violence and sabotage.
International Business Times UK · Mar 18 Vladimir Putin 'Will Be Overthrown' In 2026: Kremlin Propagandist Turns On Russian Leader Pro‑Kremlin lawyer Ilya Remeslo has stunned Moscow by branding Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal and a thief' and predicting the Russian president will be overthrown in 2026.
The Times of India · Mar 18 ‘Fake news’: Russia dismisses report on sharing drone technology with Iran The Kremlin has dismissed a Wall Street Journal report alleging Russia is supplying Iran with satellite imagery and advanced drone technology. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov labeled the claims "fake news," denying expanded intelligence sharing and military cooperation aimed at supporting Tehran's regional operations against US forces.
Euronews · Mar 17 Is Russia using the war in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine? Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.
The Independent UK · Mar 17 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Starmer says ‘focus must remain’ on European conflict after meeting Zelensky Zelensky says he has sent anti-drone experts to help US and its allies in Gulf region
The Independent UK · Mar 16 Ukraine war today: Zelensky to visit UK tomorrow after Russian attacks on Kyiv IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16 Iran’s Hormuz blockade is its most powerful card against Trump and Israel. It won’t back down easily By imposing massive costs on the global economy, the Iranian government hopes to cause the US to back down, says Jack Watling of the Royal United Services Institute