Beware the Anglo-Saxons! Why Russia likes to invoke a medieval tribe when talking about the West A new, old specter is haunting the world: the bloodthirsty Anglo-Saxons. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025
Hybrid war or holy war: Do IS and Russia share the same playbook? The so-called Islamic State group and Russia use similar tactics: propaganda, disinformation, and targeted recruitment of vulnerable groups. Hybrid warfare today, terrorism back then – methods designed to destabilise societies. Euronews · Oct 30, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin responds to Trump’s nuclear testing after flaunting Poseidon submarine News of Moscow’s latest test comes days after Trump warned the US has a nuclear submarine off Russian shores The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
Moscow says it tested Poseidon underwater drone, another nuclear 'super weapon' Three days after announcing a test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile, Moscow said on Wednesday it also tested Poseidon, a nuclear-capable underwater drone. The second nuclear weapon test in just a week comes as the talks with the US stalled over Moscow’s reluctance to ceasefire in Ukraine. Euronews · Oct 29, 2025
Polish air force intercepts Russian Il-20 surveillance plane flying over Baltic Sea The air force said that while the Russian plane did not violate Polish airspace, it did not have a flight plan and the transponder enabling it to be tracked was switched off. Euronews · Oct 29, 2025
Kremlin-linked operatives scramble to stop extradition of mercenary accused of plotting coup Exclusive: Inside a Russian bid to free Horațiu Potra, a mercenary held in Dubai accused of conspiring to ‘overthrow constitutional order’ in Romania The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
From Moscow with chaos: How Russia unites extremists across Germany From neo-Nazis to left-wing groups, Russia is exploiting ideological overlaps and disinformation campaigns to sow chaos, division and insecurity in Germany. Euronews · Oct 29, 2025
Sanction Belarus to avoid 'spiral of escalation' after balloon incursions, Lithuanian FM tells EU Kęstutis Budrys calls on Brussels to slap further sanctions on Minsk's banking and aviation sectors to rein in Lukashenka's "cross-border crime". Euronews · Oct 28, 2025
Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round process Russian lawmakers have endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds through a fourth year The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Trump urges Putin to end war in Ukraine ‘instead of testing missiles’ The Russian president announced a “successful test” of a new nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile in what the US president called an "inappropriate" step, calling on Putin to end his war in Ukraine instead of testing rockets. Euronews · Oct 27, 2025
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Trump describes Russia’s new cruise missile test as ‘not appropriate’ US president says Vladimir Putin should focus on ending war with Ukraine rather than testing missiles The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Putin ‘we have a nuclear submarine off your shore’ after cruise missile test Trump said that Russia’s recent test of a nuclear cruise missile was ‘inappropriate’ and urged him to ‘get the war ended’ The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims test of nuclear-powered missile condemned as ‘flying Chornobyl’ Burevestnik stayed in air for 15 hours, defence minister tells Vladimir Putin; Ukrainian drones close Moscow airports. What we know on day 1,342 The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025 Putin hails nuclear Burevestnik cruise missile as he vows 'overwhelming' response to deep strikes on Russia The nuclear-powered missile flew 8,700 miles over 15 hours in a test, according to Russian defence chiefs
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Ukraine’s ingenuity alone will not be enough to win the war THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nato forces must back Ukraine or prepare to see all that country’s innovative brilliance fall into the hands of the Kremlin
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025 Trump sanctions have swift impact but will world stop buying Russian oil and gas? Analysts say president’s war on Russia’s fossil fuel revenues is a chance to bring peace to Ukraine and profit to US
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 What we know about Putin’s nuclear Burevestnik missile with ‘unlimited range’ General Gerasimov said the Burevestnik nuclear-capable cruise missile spent 15 hours in the air
Fortune · Oct 25, 2025 Russia's 'disposable-goods' war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump's new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say "But the country has exhausted its reserves of manufacturing capacity and manpower."
Euronews · Oct 25, 2025 What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan? An audacious plan to use Russia's immobilised assets to issue a €140-billion loan to Ukraine is held up by EU leaders. Here's why.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025 Russia’s population is shrinking rapidly. Putin is trying to put a stop to that Putin has created several initiatives to encourage childbirth, such as one-time payments for pregnant teens, writes Katie Marie Davies
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in Ukraine
Euronews · Oct 24, 2025 Putin says Russia will not cave under US sanctions, Trump replies ‘we will see’ Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine. His comments were largely dismissed by Donald Trump, who said, “I am glad he feels this way”.
Euronews · Oct 23, 2025 Two Russian military aircraft enter NATO member Lithuania's airspace, military says In a post on X, Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda slammed what he called a "blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity."
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025 Europe must go further and faster to break Russia’s war machine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil are a welcome shift from a changeable president – but Ukraine needs its European allies to do much more to hit Putin where it hurts