Russia shoots down hundreds of Ukrainian drones after launching deadly attack on Lviv The extensive assault came a day after Russia fired almost 1,000 drones and 34 missiles at civilian areas The Independent UK · Mar 25
Newsletter: Poland, Hungary clash amid allegations Budapest leaked EU secrets to Moscow Also in this newsletter: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen faces an uncertain future after suffering a setback in Tuesday's snap ballot. Euronews · Mar 25
At least six dead in Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine Russia launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine in a 24-hour period since the war began, deploying 948 drones. The assault included 392 drones and dozens of missiles overnight, followed by an unusual daytime drone onslaught. At least six people were killed in the widespread attacks across various Ukrainian locations.… The Independent UK · Mar 25
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces surrender to army robots in battlefield first, Zelensky says Ukrainian robots deployed into ‘most dangerous areas’ of frontline, says Zelensky The Independent UK · Mar 25
Ukraine war briefing: Moldova declares emergency after Russian attack cuts key power line President urges people to reduce consumption after power line passing through Ukraine damaged by drones; Moscow spring offensive steps up. What we know on day 1,491 The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary's exclusion from NATO meeting Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified information to Moscow. Euronews · Mar 24
Ukraine peace talks stall as Russia begins its spring offensive The diplomatic process aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has stalled since the beginning of the Iran war, which Kyiv claims only “bolsters Russia’s confidence”. 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
Hungarian election candidate accuses ruling party of treason over alleged EU leak to Russia Péter Magyar, who leads in polls, says Orbán government is ‘betraying Hungarian and European interests’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Newsletter: Hungary accused of briefing Moscow on sensitive EU talks Also today: The results from a nail-biting parliamentary election in Slovenia and French muncipal runoffs considered a political litmus test a year before a pivotal presidential ballot. Euronews · Mar 23
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin wants Belarus to host his long-range drone bases, Zelensky claims Zelensky warns Belarus is increasingly being drawn into Putin's war, and vows strong response The Independent UK · Mar 23
Ukraine war briefing: US, Ukrainian negotiators meet in Florida as Russian attacks kill more civilians White House says talks ‘constructive’ but Russian negotiators not present; more civilians killed in country’s south-east by Moscow attacks. What we know on day 1,488 The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists Authorities in nearly a dozen regions across Russian have refused to authorize protests in recent weeks over internet censorship and the blocking of Telegram, a popular messaging app 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
The Independent UK · Mar 20 Patriarch Filaret, who fought for an independent Ukrainian Orthodox church, dies at 97 Orthodox Patriarch Filaret of Kyiv has died at 97
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
Euronews · Mar 19 Ukraine may restart peace process as Iran war escalates and EU aid remains blocked Ukraine is preparing to resume peace talks with the US, even as Moscow gains from eased American sanctions and soaring energy prices, and Kyiv faces the potential loss of EU aid for the first time.
International Business Times UK · Mar 19 Inside 'Paranoid' Vladimir Putin's High-Security Fortress: Decoy Offices and Air Defences Guard the Russian Leader Explore the heightened security measures at Putin's Novo-Ogaryovo estate amid assassination fears, drawing parallels to Khamenei's recent death.
Euronews · Mar 19 Russia pocketing billions from two weeks of war in Iran, data shows Moscow's fossil fuel earnings hit €7.7 billion in the two weeks after joint US-Israeli strikes triggered the war in Iran, as the ongoing conflict has sent global oil prices skyrocketing and led the US to ease Russian sanctions.
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…
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin delivers update on peace talks as war rages in Middle East Orban has shown no signs of backing down in row over Russia oil flows
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.
International Business Times UK · Mar 17 Is Vladimir Putin Afraid of Death? Russian President Reportedly Relocates to Kremlin Fortress Amid Assassination Fears Vladimir Putin reportedly spends nights in the Kremlin, fearing assassination after Iran's leader's death. Moscow faces mobile internet blackout amid security concerns.
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.