‘For Russians, Nato is next to Satan’: Finnish guards on alert at Russia border North Karelia force says fence dividing Finland and Russia is no Berlin Wall – but it is now a key geopolitical faultline The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025
‘A disgrace’: Woody Allen faces backlash over participation in Moscow International Film Week The American filmmaker took part in a Q&A session via a video link, with pro-Putin Russian director Fyodor Bondarchuk moderating the conversation. Allen’s presence has sparked outrage, with Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling it "a disgrace and an insult." Euronews · Aug 25, 2025
Russia To Hold Espionage Hearing Against French Researcher A Russian court is expected to outline fresh espionage charges Monday against a French researcher, already serving a three-year sentence, the latest in a string of Westerners to face decades in prison amid the Ukraine offensive. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows to ‘push Russia to peace’ as Ukrainians mark independence day Ukrainian president insists summit with Putin is best way to achieve deal as JD Vance claims Moscow has made new concessions. What we know on day 1,279 The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025
Russia accuses Ukraine of strike on nuclear plant in wave of drone attacks Moscow says operating capacity of reactor at Kursk site reduced by 50% as Kyiv celebrates independence day The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025
Ramaphosa, Macron step up talks on Ukraine as South Africa joins push for peace South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping up his diplomacy, engaging President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders in a renewed drive for peace efforts in Ukraine Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2025
At least 1 dead in Moscow shopping center explosion, 3 injured At least one person has died and three were injured in an explosion at Moscow’s Central Children’s Store The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Moscow blames Ukraine drone attack for nuclear power plant fire Despite talk of peace by Russia and Ukraine, the war is continuing along the 2,000 km front line The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims capture of two more villages in push towards key military hub Fall of villages in Donetsk region would mark further advance towards strategic city of Kramatorsk; South Africa adds to calls for Zelenskyy-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,278 The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Frustrated Trump threatens Russia sanctions if there no progress on peace deal US president warns of ‘massive’ sanctions and tariffs; Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of trying to avoid meeting between him and Putin. What we know on day 1,277 The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025
Trump again mulls Russia sanctions as Ukraine peace remains elusive one week after Alaska summit Russia’s foreign minister says no meeting planned between Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025
Ukraine attacks pipeline that sends Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia Hungary’s foreign minister claims missile strike on energy infrastructure is ‘another attempt to drag us into war’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
Pressure on Russia's economy intensifies as full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues Russians are likely to face higher taxes as the burden on the budget grows and the Central Bank of Russia says that "the economy needs a breather." Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia Russia needs more workers, primarily due to its war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025 North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow ‘in the future’ as he awards medals to soldiers.
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025 A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Zelensky condemns ‘indecent’ Russian attack as American-owned Ukraine factory is hit Putin launches huge aerial assault just days after Alaska peace summit
Radio France Internationale · Aug 21, 2025 France accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts as massive strikes hit Ukraine France on Thursday condemned a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine as evidence of Russia’s lack of resolve to pursue a genuine peace agreement, and end the war that has raged since February 2022.
Euronews · Aug 21, 2025 Where could Zelenskyy meet Putin? The contender countries that could host the summit The next step of the diplomatic process aimed at putting an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine is set to be a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. But where could that meeting take place?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025 Russia rules out European troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats Moscow backs away from accepting western security guarantees for Ukraine as US president appears to vent frustration in Truth Social post
International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025 First Security Guarantees, Then Putin Summit, Zelensky Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops.
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025 Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 22 Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire.
Euronews · Aug 21, 2025 Russian allies Belarus and Iran agree to boost defence as part of raft of agreements Lukashenka, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, allowed Russia to use Belarusian territory as a staging ground for Moscow’ full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and later allowed the deployment of Russian tactical nuclear missiles.
International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025 Online Behaviour Under Scrutiny As Russia Hunts 'Extremists' Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.