U.S.-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched has launched to the International Space Station The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Russia convicts and hands life sentences to 8 people over attack on a key bridge to Crimea A Russian court has convicted eight people on terrorism charges over an attack on a bridge linking Russia to annexed Crimea The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Oil Prices Could Drop to $30s, US Gas May Fall to $0.60/L as Ukraine-Russia Talks Loom Oil prices hit four-year lows amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks. JP Morgan predicts Brent could plunge to $30s per barrel by 2027, potentially pushing US petrol below £0.80/L. International Business Times UK · Nov 27, 2025
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’ US group Dekleptocracy identifies additives for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
John Bolton Says Trump's Objective Isn't To Help Ukraine But To 'Claim' Nobel Peace Prize: He Won't Take Steps Against Russia Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton warned that President Donald Trump's focus on brokering a high-profile deal with Russia could stall critical sanctions aimed at curbing Putin's war in Ukraine. Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025
France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says Zelensky will never give up territory to Putin Defiant message from Ukraine’s top negotiator follows Putin’s claim that he would not end war unless Kyiv cedes land to Russia The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Witkoff peace plan call angers Republicans Several Republicans condemn the White House over its handling of proposed plan they say favours Russia. The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025
Russia's frozen assets at center of negotiations over Ukraine peace deal Europe is considering seizing billions in Russian assets to support Ukraine, as proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Peace in Ukraine? Believe it when you see it, especially if Russian demands are prioritized The United States recently — and suddenly — announced a 28-point peace plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, seemingly jointly written with Russian delegates, and presented it to Ukraine. The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
Crude Prices Settle Higher on Dampened Optimism for a Russian-Ukrainian Peace Deal January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.70 (+1.21%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0251 (+1.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are settled higher on Wednesday. Dollar weakness on Wednesday boosted crude prices. Also, doubts about a deal to end the Russian-Ukrainian war sparked... Barchart · Nov 26, 2025
Peace deal should limit Russia's army rather than Ukraine's, says Kaja Kallas EU foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine. "The focus should be on what kind of concessions we see from the Russian side," High Representative Kaja Kallas said. Euronews · Nov 26, 2025
Crude Prices Gain on Doubts About a Russian-Ukrainian Peace Deal January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.14%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0110 (+0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are slightly higher today. Dollar weakness today is boosting crude prices. Also, doubts about a deal to end the Russian-Ukrainian war have sparked some... Barchart · Nov 26, 2025
Russian nationals among 4 people arrested in France over espionage probe French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025 Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees – but Kyiv has been there before Whether the various peace plans now under discussion bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine will depend largely on security guarantees. But securing an agreement between Ukraine, its allies and Russia about how Ukraine’s future security will be assured may prove to be the most difficult part of any…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 As France prepares military expansion, how is Europe beefing up its armies? European nations are rushing to bolster their defences amid Russia threat and uncertainty of US support
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Can Europe prevent an unjust ‘peace’ in Ukraine – and what is at stake if it fails? Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 Leak Shows Trump Aide Coaching Russians On How To Flatter Trump For Peace Deal A leaked transcript reveals that US envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on how to flatter Donald Trump to get approval for a controversial Ukraine peace plan, raising questions about the legitimacy of the diplomacy.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2025 The latest inflation figures offer no joy – except to the gas producers whose windfall profits remain largely untouched The boom in world gas prices due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to energy companies making out like bandits
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call appears to show envoy advised Putin aide on Ukraine peace plan The US president reacted to the leaked transcript aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, stating that Witkoff "got to sell" the deal to both Russia and Ukraine, adding, "That's what a dealmaker does."
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Von der Leyen warns against ‘carving up’ of Ukraine amid crunch US-led talks Commission president says undermining of sovereign European nation would ‘open the doors for more wars’
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 Zelenskyy Backs US Peace Framework as Trump Sends Envoys to Putin and Kyiv for Final Negotiations Ukraine says the US peace framework can become a full agreement as Trump sends envoys to meet Putin and Kyiv officials in a push to finalise a deal.
International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025 Macron Ends Youth Deployment to Ukraine, Plans to Involve African Resource Instead Macron ends speculation about French youth sent to Ukraine and outlines a new Africa policy focused on equal partnerships over resource extraction.
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 US ambassador suggests Germany take NATO's top military role in future For decades, a US general or admiral has held the post as head of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Now, more signs from Washington point to a change coming in the future.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Kremlin confirms US envoy's visit as Russia-Ukraine peace talks gain momentum A senior Kremlin official confirms that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow next week