Alexei Navalny: Concern grows for Putin opposition leader as he 'disappears' from Russian prison system The US is deeply concerned for Mr Navalny's wellbeing, after he was removed from a penal colony Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023
South Africa's foreign policy under Ramaphosa has seen diplomatic tools being used to provide leadership as global power relations shift Leadership plays a critical role in diplomacy. What quality of leadership does South Africa need if it’s to secure its international interests? The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden and Zelenskiy hold press conference after US president announces $200m extra Ukraine aid - as it happened Biden opens with remarks praising Zelenskiy for ‘enormous victory already’ over Putin; US president also announces additional aid to Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
Defence secretary Grant Shapps confirms transfer of two navy minehunters to Ukraine Aid is part of collaborative effort between Britain and Norway to bolster Ukrainian Navy The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe’s security Many Europeans don’t realise that EU enlargement is the only way to counter China and Russia – but this week, leaders must act, say Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina of the European Council on Foreign Relations The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky in last-ditch plea for US aid to Biden as Moscow fires missiles on Kyiv Moscow launched eight long-range ballistic missiles on Kyiv as four people were wounded by falling debris The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Biden And Zelensky: Odd Couple Brought Together By War Things got off to a rough start between Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky, two men who on the surface at least have little in common -- but since Russia invaded Ukraine they have become firm allies. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657 As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 657 Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are ‘dreams come true’ for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023
An American ‘Putin propagandist’ was jailed in Ukraine. Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk want him freed. Pro-Russian commentator remains in prison after attempting to flee Ukraine while on bail The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Allies Of Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Say Whereabouts Unknown Allies of the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that they had been unable to locate him for six days, and that he had likely been transferred to another facility. International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023
Zelenskyy says delaying aid is a gift to Putin as he seeks US support Ukrainian leader appeals for continued help for the fight to expel Russian forces as he visits Washington, DC. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023
Why Russians still support Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced he intends to run in the 2024 presidential election. Putin is almost certain to win what would be his fifth term as Russian president. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023
Allies say Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny removed from prison A spokesperson for the Russian opposition figure says prison officials have refused to say where he was transferred. Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 Decoding Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf Vladimir Putin's whirlwind tour to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, followed by Raisi's visit to Moscow, signals Russia's commitment to regional stability and a multipolar world order, with China and Russia as guarantors.
International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023 Zelensky Arrives In US To Plead For Continued Ukraine War Aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set Monday to make a last-ditch plea for US aid before it runs out this year, with Republicans arguing that the United States should no longer provide open-ended backing to Ukraine's battle against Russian invasion.
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 Serbian election: another win for the Serbian Progressive Party will threaten peace in Europe The outcome of Serbia’s parliamentary elections on December 17 will have profound implications for peace in Europe. Though somewhat obscured by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and more recently the crisis in Gaza, tensions in the Balkans have risen sharply in recent months. Should Serbs reelect the main party of…
The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023 Ukraine war: stakes are high for EU and Ukraine ahead of crucial European summit When the EU’s heads of state and government come together in Brussels for their final European Council meeting of the year on December 14 and 15, their agenda is likely to be dominated by the war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny declared missing days after Putin announces presidential bid Alexei Navany has not been seen since last Tuesday, three days before Vladimir Putin announced he would run for a fifth presidential term in Russia
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 ‘Too much sadness’: asylum seekers in Finland caught in geopolitical drama Moayad Salami crossed from Russia into Finland after treacherous journey from Syria – but now the border has closed
TechRadar · Dec 11, 2023 Russia's cyberwarfare tactics show it's in for the long haul, Microsoft says Microosft research shows Russian propaganda efforts are increasing in complexity, and striking closer to home.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023 Jailed Russian activist Alexei Navalny ‘not heard from for almost a week’ Supporters unable to contact opposition leader, who failed to appear for court hearing on Monday
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Putin visits a shipyard to oversee the commissioning of new Russian nuclear submarines Russian President Vladimir Putin has traveled to a shipyard to attend the commissioning of new nuclear submarines
Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023 Russia claims arrest of Ukrainian assassin network Russia’s FSB said it has arrested 18 Ukrainian ‘agents and accomplices’ who plotted assassinations.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Why so many of Nepal’s Gurkhas end up fighting for Russia in Ukraine Nearly 200 Nepalese nationals are serving as mercenaries in the Russian army – but it’s not only a phenomenon benefitting the Kremlin’s military recruitment, as Namita Singh explains