Ukraine ceasefire back in focus as US security guarantees fade and casualties mount Divisions between Washington and European capitals over Iran fuel concerns about US commitment to peace deal The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
UK issues stark warning to Putin over Russian spy submarines detected in North Atlantic Defence secretary John Healey warned any attempt to damage UK cables and pipelines ‘will have serious consequences’ The Independent UK · Apr 9
UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic The U.K. says British and Norwegian militaries led an operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of “malign activity” in the north Atlantic The Independent UK · Apr 9
UK tracked three Russian submarines in North Atlantic for a month, Healey says It comes amid ‘increased Russian activity in the Atlantic’, the Defence Secretary said. Evening Standard · Apr 9
German Bundestag chief visits Baltic states to discuss cyber defence on NATO's eastern flank Klöckner will also visit the German Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania on Thursday. Around 5,000 German soldiers are to be deployed to Lithuania by 2027 to support the local military. Euronews · Apr 9
JD Vance accuses Russia and Ukraine of delaying peace ‘over a few square kilometres’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
Russia's internet crackdown leads to a spring of growing discontent Anger and frustration is growing in Russia over government restrictions on the internet that have disrupted daily life, hurt businesses and brought condemnation from both Kremlin critics and supporters alike The Independent UK · Apr 9
10 countries that exist in two continents: From the United States to Russia Nations around the globe are categorised, listed, and compared with each other according to their geographical position, governance, and recognition by the international community. These categories aid in organising data on an international level, utilised by various bodies and institutions for research purposes. The Times of India · Apr 9
‘I had poked the bear right in the eye’: my fight to renounce my Russian citizenship The long read: When Putin invaded Ukraine, he raised murder to the level of national policy. I felt guilt by association. And I had to act The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin threat to countries over Ukrainian drone transit Warning after strikes on Russia’s Baltic oil ports – but Russia has repeatedly sent its own drones through Nato and European airspace. What we know on day 1,506 The Guardian - AU · Apr 9
US ignoring evidence Russia is helping Iran because it trusts Putin, says Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president says he has tried to draw White House’s attention to collaboration between Moscow and Tehran over strikes on US bases The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Crude Prices Fall Sharply as Geopolitical Risks Ease May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -18.54 (-16.41%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.2993 (-9.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices plummeted on Wednesday, with crude posting a 1.5-week low and gasoline posting a 2-week low. Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after the US... Barchart · Apr 8
How a Tyson Fury poster kickstarted Arslanbek Makhmudov’s ‘mission’ Interview: On Saturday, the Russian heavyweight will stare down Fury again – in the flesh, this time The Independent UK · Apr 8
New leaks reveal Szijjártó briefing Russia’s Lavrov on key EU summit Leaked calls show Hungary's Foreign Minister briefing Russia's Lavrov during a key EU summit, offering confidential EU documents to Moscow, and arranging a meeting between Orbán and Vladimir Putin. Euronews · Apr 8
Barchart · Apr 8 Crude Prices Plummet on US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -17.10 (-15.14%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.3070 (-9.29%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today, with crude sliding to a 1.5-week low and gasoline falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices plunged today after the...
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls
Euronews · Apr 8 Russian GRU exploited vulnerable routers worldwide to steal sensitive information, probe reveals An international investigation revealed how Russia’s GRU cyber unit, known as "Fancy Bear," managed to steal sensitive information from governments and the military using badly protected routers.
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Russia to give cash payments to athletes banned from Winter Olympics IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Ukraine claims Russia is giving Iran cyber intelligence to hone military base attacks Russia has reportedly been giving Iran detailed imagery of military bases across the Middle East
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Why UN Security Council Failed to Act on Strait of Hormuz: Russia, China and France's Triple Resistance Exposed Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz after resistance from France diluted the text
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Germans pining for Gerhard Schröder forget his errors and ties to Putin. The SPD needs a fresh approach The former chancellor was the chief architect of Germany’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and cuts to defence spending. Both haunt the country today, says German-British historian Katja Hoyer
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv lays out how ‘Russian satellites help Iran in war’ Iran bombed US bases and allies’ facilities soon after Russian satellites mapped them, according to Ukrainian assessment. What we know on day 1,505
Barchart · Apr 7 Crude Prices Fall From Highs on Hopes for a Last-Minute Iran Deal May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.54 (+0.48%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0030 (-0.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude oil posting a 4-week nearest-futures high. Crude prices rose on concerns that the war in Iran will...
Euronews · Apr 7 Russia and China veto UN resolution aimed at reopening Hormuz strait as US deadline for deal looms One-fifth of the world's oil typically passes through the strait and Iran's chokehold during the war has sent energy prices soaring around the world.