The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’ By invading Ukraine, Russia has triggered a NATO expansion, complicating the security landscape and creating more frontiers The Hindu · May 10, 2023
Donald Trump Election In 2016 A Crucial Challenge For Europe In Economic Competition With China China had sought more influence in the Middle East as economic trading partners growing closer to Europe. Zenger · May 10, 2023
Wagner on all fronts: Why does Putin's private army suddenly seek spotlight? His latest rant included a line about the "happy grandfather" bungling Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. It was posted on May 9, just as Vladimir Putin was presiding over the Victory Day parade on Red Square. Who was Yevgeny Prigozhin referring to and why has he himself spectacularly stepped out… France 24 · May 10, 2023
Ukraine war will increasingly pit quantity against quality, NATO official says The war in Ukraine will increasingly be a battle between large numbers of poorly trained Russian troops with outdated equipment and a smaller Ukrainian force with better Western weapons and training, NATO's top military official said on Wednesday. Reuters · May 10, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 441 of the invasion Ukrainian official says Russians in Bakhmut have been pushed back by up to 2km; Russia’s Transneft reports attack on oil pipeline The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Russian forces retreating in Bakhmut, says Ukraine commander Reports of Russian forces retreating in the besieged city which has been scene of of the bloodiest ground combat in Europe since World War Two Evening Standard · May 10, 2023
UN expert calls for urgent medical care for Russia's jailed Navalny The United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture on Wednesday called on Russia to provide jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny with "urgent and comprehensive" medical care following reports that his health wasd deteriorating. Reuters · May 10, 2023
Turkish election may not bring the geopolitical shift some are hoping for Those hoping this vote will be remembered as the moment Putin lost Turkey may be in for a rude awakening The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
At least 21 dead as wildfires rage across Urals and Siberia Dead are mainly elderly people unable to flee, Russia media report The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran hold high-level talks in Moscow The talks are taking place as Syria mends ties with regional powers after more than a decade of isolation. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Natural Gas Sits Near the Lows- Risk - Reward is Critical Natural gas prices are just above the $2 per MMBtu level, a far cry from the August 2022 high that took the volatile energy commodity over $10 per MMBtu for the first time since 2008. In the early days of the offseason for demand at the start of the 2023… Barchart · May 10, 2023
Poland reverts to historic name for Russia's Kaliningrad Poland is reverting to using its historical name for Kaliningrad, the Russian city and administrative region that sits on its border The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
UK proscribing Wagner group as terrorist ‘will help Ukrainians sue’ Lawyer leading refugees’ case says British designation would also weaken Russian mercenary force straight away The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2023
FBI takes down Russian malware network used to attack NATO allies The FBI created a tool that forced Snake to self-destruct. TechRadar · May 10, 2023
France 24 · May 10, 2023 Oligarch Ilan Shor: A Russian pawn trying to destabilise Moldova? In the past few months, Moldova – a small country located between Romania and Ukraine – has seen a wave of protests against its pro-European government. The country's authorities accuse Russia of using hybrid warfare to destabilise Moldova. They regularly manage to infiltrate groups thought to be taking orders from…
Reuters · May 10, 2023 Putin signs annual decree on reservist training Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree calling up military reservists for training in 2023, according to a document published on Wednesday on a government website.
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023 ‘Another provocation!’: Georgia balks as Russia ends visa regime President Salome Zourabichvili says lifting a ban and resuming flights is meaningless as long as Russia occupies lands.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Liverpool will host ‘greatest Eurovision’, says Ukrainian past winner Jamala The Ukrainian singer-songwriter is back in front of Eurovision fans at the EuroFestival in Liverpool on May 11.
Reuters · May 10, 2023 Russian mercenary chief says he's still not getting enough shells for Ukraine Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin complained on Wednesday that his Wagner fighters were still not getting enough shells from the defence ministry to underpin what he said was their advance in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 Russia ‘plans to relocate 2,700 Ukrainian staff from Europe’s largest nuclear plant’ - reports Ukraine’s atomic energy company warns the move could lead to a ‘catastrophic lack’ of qualified staff
Reuters · May 10, 2023 Cluster of Chinese vessels spotted near Russian rig off Vietnam - ship monitors A Chinese research vessel flanked by coast guard and nearly a dozen boats on Wednesday entered a gas block operated by Russian and Vietnamese state firms, two monitoring groups said, another potential flashpoint in the South China Sea.
Reuters · May 10, 2023 Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran in highest-level talks since Syrian war Foreign ministers for Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran met on Wednesday in Moscow, marking the highest-level talks so far on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Moscow hosts landmark Turkey-Syria rapprochement talks Russia's foreign minister is hosting his counterparts from Turkey, Syria and Iran for talks aimed at normalizing Turkish-Syrian relations
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Germany calls China systemic rival, seeks clarity on Russia Germany’s foreign minister has described China as increasingly becoming a “systemic rival” on the world stage
Evening Standard · May 10, 2023 Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi-finals amid mounting protests Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?