Russia ‘losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit’ Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty level The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Russia not seeking direct confrontation with Nato – Western officials Senior figures in Moscow have recently accused Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of ‘playing with fire’. Evening Standard · Aug 28
Iceland’s EU referendum: What to know ahead of vote and what's at stake for Europe Everything you need to know about Iceland’s Saturday referendum on whether the country should negotiate again to join the European Union. Euronews · Aug 28
Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report President Trump dismissed suggestions that the CIA director was sent to Moscow over concerns that Russia could test NATO’s resolve The Independent UK · Aug 28
Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check? Euronews · Aug 28
The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict. Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Aug 28
NATO Countries Believe Russia Could Attack Them. Trump Is Not Concerned. "There is no problem," Trump said about the possibility. International Business Times · Aug 28
Iran-US war latest: Tehran tells Trump ‘pressure on us won’t work’ after meeting US ally Qatar Tehran said restoring dialogue with Trump was ‘not an impossible mission’ The Independent UK · Aug 28
Where German troops train with live ammunition: Euronews on NATO's eastern flank Eurofighters, Leopard tanks, drones and helicopters – Euronews reports from military exercises in Lithuania. On NATO's eastern flank, German troops prepare for a real-life emergency as we join tank crews and electronic warfare units near Belarus. Euronews · Aug 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says The Independent UK · Aug 28
Oil Price Today (August 28): Crude oil falls over 5% this week despite Trump rejecting terms of Iran deal. What are experts saying? Brent crude futures fell 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $89 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures declined 42 cents, or 0.50%, to $83. Brent was on track to lose 5.3% for the week, while WTI was set to fall 4.3%. The Economic Times · Aug 28
Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer Oil prices have dipped, bringing an end to a two-week rally in crude futures. The United States has announced that there are no current negotiations happening with Iran. Geopolitical tensions have ramped up following a warning issued by Russia to Britain, and Donald Trump has speculated that Russia will refrain… The Economic Times · Aug 28
US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe The US military is running critically low on Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran drains stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The shortfall is raising concerns about NATO’s ability to counter a potential Russian ballistic missile attack, though officials said no such assault is imminent. France 24 · Aug 27
Pentagon refutes claim US Patriot missile stocks are ‘beyond critical’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 27
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 Russia Warns UK It Is 'Playing With Fire' as CIA Chief Reportedly Warns Moscow Not To Attack NATO Russia has warned the UK of potential retaliation against British military facilities due to its support for Ukraine, following the UK's decision to share missile technology with Kyiv.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 US defense review presses NATO allies to prove they are taking the lead in Europe The Pentagon is pressing NATO allies to show how they're upping their defense of Europe as the U.S. focuses on security challenges elsewhere
Euronews · Aug 27 Trump says he had 'good talks' with Putin, Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory The Kremlin also dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 US runs short of Patriot missiles in Europe as Iran war drains stocks United States military faces a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. This depletion is largely driven by President Donald Trump's conflict with Iran. US missile stocks have been moved to the Middle East for operations against Iran. This situation raises concerns about NATO's vulnerability to potential Russian attacks.…
The Economic Times · Aug 27 A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory.
Euronews · Aug 27 Eastern Flank Commissioners urge von der Leyen to appoint special coordinator as Russian threat grows Five EU Commissioners from Eastern Flank states have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to create a special coordinator role, amid several urgent measures meant to address the growing Russian threats to the Baltics.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 US Patriot missile stocks are ‘beyond critical’ in Europe due to Iran war, report says U.S. missile stocks in Europe have been moved to the Middle East, where U.S. and Gulf allies have fired off significant numbers of interceptors
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Ratko Mladić, the ‘Butcher of Bosnia’, dies in The Hague Bosnian Serb commander responsible for Srebrenica massacre dies in prison while serving life sentence for genocide
Euronews · Aug 27 Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.
Euronews · Aug 27 CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.
International Business Times · Aug 27 CIA Director Ratcliffe's Trip To Moscow Involved a Warning Against Attacking NATO Countries: Report Different NATO countries recently said they are taking measures to protect critical infrastructure against a false flag attack from Russia.