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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

The Independent UK · May 28

Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington

Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Starmer and Tusk sign UK–Poland defence pact amid warnings over Russian threats

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement focuses on strengthening joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination in response to growing concerns over Russian aggression across Europe.

France 24 · May 27

Where does Europe's far right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-MAGA populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's rival actually helped…

France 24 · May 27

Crude Oil Prices Sink as Hormuz-Reopening Talks Continue

July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.21 (-5.55%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) closed down -0.0798 (-2.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday fell sharply for a second day, with crude posting a 5-week low and gasoline posting a 6-week low. Crude prices are...

Barchart · May 27

Senior Ukrainian Commander Says Russian Army No Longer Able To Achieve Major Breakthroughs

Ukrainian authorities reported damage to energy infrastructure and residential buildings in several areas, while air defense systems remained active overnight in Kyiv and other cities.

International Business Times · May 27

Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs

Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competition

The Guardian - UK · May 27

UK spy chief warns AI is an 'unstoppable force' as Russia cyber threat grows

Britain’s cyberspy chief warns of rising Russian hybrid warfare and weaponised AI, urging governments, firms and citizens to treat cybersecurity far more urgently.

Euronews · May 27

The U.K.’s top spy says the window to stay ahead of China and Russia is narrowing and cybersecurity needs to become ‘10 times more urgent’

GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler warned China is "a science and tech superpower" with advanced intelligence capabilities.

Fortune · May 27

Nearly half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says

Anne Keast-Butler says Russian forces are ‘going backwards on the battlefield’ for first time since late 2022

The Guardian - UK · May 27