One killed, four injured as barrage of Russian drones hits Ukraine’s Kyiv Ukraine says its air defences shot down 60 out of 93 Russian drones as Moscow escalates its aerial attacks. Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025
Carter reflected on 1980 Olympic boycott: ‘A bad decision’ It was a decision that robbed hundreds of athletes of their once-in-a-lifetime chance at Olympic glory The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones The Guardian - AU · Jan 2, 2025
The Guardian view on Russia and China: an old friendship poses new threats Editorial: Over the holidays, this column is looking ahead at the urgent issues of 2025. Today, the expansion of the partnership between Beijing and Moscow The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches Russian officials have warned of severe environmental damage as thousands of people came out to clean up tons of fuel oil that spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers more than two weeks ago in the Kerch Strait, near Moscow-occupied Crimea The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt? Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Ukraine halts Russian gas supplies to Europe after transit deal expires Russia’s Gazprom said that it “has no technical and legal possibility” of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv’s refusal to extend the deal The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025
Moscow, Kyiv End Russian Gas Transit To Europe Via Ukraine Russia's gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbours. International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025
‘Lack of humanity’: Why Azerbaijan is angry with Russia over plane crash Russia’s failure to let the plane land and its refusal to take responsibility for the crash are upsetting a key partner. Al Jazeera · Jan 1, 2025
Russians Celebrate New Year's Eve In Moscow Russians in Moscow welcome the new year with optimism and unity as President Putin emphasizes progress and well-being in his address. Top News · Jan 1, 2025
End Of Russian Gas Via Ukraine Sparks Unease In Eastern Europe Ukraine's decision to turn off the taps keeping Russian gas flowing via its territory to Europe has already sown trouble in the continent's east, with Moldova declaring a state of emergency and Slovakia threatening Kyiv with retaliation. International Business Times · Jan 1, 2025
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2024
Why has Russia rejected Trump’s Ukraine truce plan? Vladimir Putin and top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov have said a deferral in Ukraine’s NATO entry won’t be enough. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2024
Azerbaijan Demands Russia Admit To Shooting At Plane Before Crash Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday demanded that Russia admit that it fired at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed, accusing Moscow of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster. Latin Times · Dec 30, 2024
Newslaundry · Dec 30, 2024 Five challenges that will continue to shape India’s foreign policy in 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait, his last foreign engagement of 2024, where he collected another “highest civilian honour” from an Arab state, helped Delhi work up some cheer into an otherwise sobering year for India's engagement with the world.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024 Russian man arrested for running LGBTQ+ travel agency found dead Andrei Kotov, director of the ‘Men Travel’ agency, faced charges of ‘organizing extremist activity and participating in it’
International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024 Azerbaijan Says Russia Shot At Plane Before Crash, Demands It Admit Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024 2024 was a year of triumphs and setbacks for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Here's how it unfolded The year 2024 saw President Vladimir Putin further cement his power as he sought to counter Russia's isolation over the war in Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Russia must give clearer explanation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, Zelenskyy says Moscow has confirmed its air defences were repelling Ukrainian drones at the time of plane’s flight but has not admitted it shot it down. What we know on day 1,040
Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024 Zelenskyy accuses Slovakia of opening ‘second energy front’ against Ukraine Ukrainian president’s criticism comes as Kyiv is expected to stop transit of Russian gas to Slovakia on January 1.
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024 Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility Azerbaijan says the plane had multiple holes in its fuselage and that the occupants had sustained injuries ‘due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight’
International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024 Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Without Claiming Responsibility In Plane Crash Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 Alexei Navalny remembered by Yevgenia Albats The investigative journalist recalls her friend, the fearless Russian activist and opposition leader who laughed in the face of a murderous regime
Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2024 Putin apologises after suspected Russian involvement in Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38 US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said there are ‘early indications’ of Moscow’s involvement in the downing of the flight
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024 Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash; Russia’s Gazprom announces it will halt gas supplies to Moldova – as it happened Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko pardons 20 people jailed for ‘extremism’