Zelenskyy meets Trump on NATO sidelines; Putin will skip BRICS in Brazil Ukrainian leader steps up diplomatic push, while his Russian counterpart will skip a summit due to ICC arrest warrant. Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2025
Killing machines: how Russia and Ukraine’s race to perfect deadly pilotless drones could harm us all Cheap, scalable and highly autonomous, these weapons are developing quickly – and experts say they should prompt a global rethink about security The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025
Trump questions mutual defence as NATO gets set to boost defence spending The US president casts doubt on Washington’s commitment to NATO’s Article 5 clause ahead of two-day summit in The Hague. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2025
Fox News host trashes former colleague Tucker Carlson as ‘pro-Putin’ following Trump’s Iran strikes ‘What those people get wrong – and Tucker, like you mentioned, and I question their motives also and what’s causing these very strange opinions to be had,’ GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw reacted to Trey Gowdy’s description of Tucker Carlson. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
At June’s Nato summit, just keeping Donald Trump in the room will be seen as a victory When Nato leaders meet for their annual summit in The Hague on Wednesday June 25, all eyes will be on Donald Trump. Not only is the 47th president of the United States less committed to the alliance than any of his predecessors in Nato’s 76-year history. But he has also… The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025
As Israel-Iran war escalates, Ukraine fears ‘more losses’ to Russia Washington’s support for Kyiv, already in doubt under President Trump, is set to decline further, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
Libya's Al-Khadim airbase becomes a hub for Russian arms in the Sahel Amid renewed relations with Libya, Russia is relying on the Al-Khadim base near Benghazi to strengthen its military presence in the Sahel region of Africa. RFI journalists were able to trace the itinerary of a Russian cargo plane from Syria to Libya, one of many flights operating on this route. Radio France Internationale · Jun 23, 2025
Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran, and how can Moscow benefit from the conflict? Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscow’s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years… Euronews · Jun 22, 2025
Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said. Fortune · Jun 22, 2025
One million and counting: Russian casualties hit milestone in Ukraine war As grim tally of its invasion is reached, expansive propaganda campaign and state payouts are keeping grieving relatives onside The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025
How Guinea became a gateway for Russian weapons to reach the Sahel Despite the departure of the Wagner Group from Mali, Russia is continuing to strengthen its military presence in the country through its Africa Corps. Using satellite imagery, shipping logs and eyewitness reports, journalists from RFI have confirmed that Russia is discreetly shipping in large quantities of military equipment via the… Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2025
Russian drones slam into 2 Ukrainian cities, killing at least 1 person in nighttime attack Authorities say Russian drones have slammed into two Ukrainian cities, killing at least one person in nighttime attacks The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Can NATO Keep Trump On-message About Russia Threat? When leaders from NATO's 32 countries gather for a summit in The Hague next week, most want to send a clear message: Russia is the main threat to their alliance. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia ‘on verge of recession’, Putin minister tells economic showcase Drone attacks on Kharkiv and Odesa; don’t forget about Ukraine because of Iran-Israel fighting, say Kyiv officials. What we know on day 1,213 The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2025
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025 Russia Steps Out From Shadows In Africa With State Paramilitary With the rise of a paramilitary force that analysts say is controlled by the Kremlin, Russia is openly expanding its state military footprint in Africa, after years of distancing itself from mercenaries deployed on the continent to support pro-Russian rulers.
Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2025 Putin, Xi criticise Israel’s attacks on Iran, urge de-escalation The Russian and Chinese leaders agree there is no military solution to the dispute over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Euronews · Jun 19, 2025 Ukrainian journalists fear USAID cuts opened up space for Russian disinformation campaigns Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns.
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2025 Russia Warns US Against 'Military Intervention' In Iran-Israel War Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether Washington will enter the war alongside Israel.
International Business Times · Jun 18, 2025 Putin T-shirts, Robots And The Taliban -- But Few Westerners At Russia's Davos Russia's flagship economic forum kicked off Wednesday with stalls selling Vladimir Putin-themed merchandise and humanoid robots, but Westerners were few and far between -- despite warming ties between Moscow and Washington under Donald Trump.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025 North Korea will send 5,000 military construction workers to Russia, Kremlin says Sergei Shoigu says North Korean workers will help repair damage from Ukrainian incursion in Kursk
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025 G7 leaders are paralysed by their fear of upsetting Donald Trump Tyranny is contagious – and western governments’ reluctance to name the threat is helping it spread, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025 Zelensky seeks help at G7 as Russian drone bombardment kills at least 15 ‘We need support from allies and I’m here,’ says Ukraine president at summit
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025 UK pushes for lower Russian oil cap as PM denies coalition of the willing is dead The Prime Minister said he ‘strongly’ believes that restrictions on the price of Russian crude oil should be increased.
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025 How will Russia respond to the Israel-Iran conflict? A delicate balancing act awaits Russia, one of Iran’s key allies that also maintains ties with Israel.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025 Trump talks down prospect of US sanctions on Russia despite G7 push The US president said he wanted to ‘see whether or not a deal is done’ over the Ukraine war before targeting the Kremlin.