Russian drone barrage hits western Ukraine, killing at least 25 A major Russian drone and missile barrage killed 25 people in western Ukraine’s Ternopil region. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
US and Russian officials draft plan to end Ukraine war based on capitulation from Kyiv It is unclear if Trump administration backs deal that would mean Kyiv giving up territory and slashing size of military The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
An east-west divide deeper than the cold war: what I saw on my summer trip to Russia I went to Moscow this summer on a trip that was as awkward as it was illuminating. I left feeling Russia is not just a changed country, but a separate civilisation. The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025
Scoop: Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee "We are now going to wait. The ball is in Zelensky's court." Axios · Nov 19, 2025
UK looking at ‘military options’ if Russian spy ship comes closer to Britain Defence Secretary John Healey said the Yantar’s crew had shone lasers at RAF pilots. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025
US wants Germany to take over as Nato commander, Trump envoy says Nato’s supreme allied commander is a position traditionally held by a US commander The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Crude Prices Retreat on Dollar Strength and Possible Ukraine Peace Deal December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is down -1.47 (-2.42%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0612 (-3.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today, with gasoline falling to a 1.5-week low. Today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1.5-week high is... Barchart · Nov 19, 2025
UK warns Russia against incursions after Yantar spy ship spotted near Scotland British officials said the Yantar is part of the Russian navy, designed to conduct surveillance in peacetime and sabotage during times of war. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
What is the Russian ‘spy ship’ shooting lasers at the RAF from the edge of UK waters? UK defence secretary John Healey said the Yantar directing lasers at RAF planes was a ‘deeply dangerous’ move The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Ukraine asks Vatican to formalize mediation role for return of citizens taken by Russia Ukraine has asked the Vatican to formalize its role facilitating negotiations for the return of Ukrainian children and civilians taken by Russia during the war The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Poland closes last Russian consulate after ‘act of state terrorism’ on railway Foreign minister orders closure of Gdańsk consulate and says four people now arrested after sabotage attack The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Trump Admin Secretly Working On 28-Point Peace Plan For Russia-Ukraine War: Report The Trump administration has been secretly working in consultation with Russia to craft a 28-point peace plan to end its invasion of Ukraine, according to a new report. Latin Times · Nov 19, 2025
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 Lithuania reopens border crossings with Belarus after tensions over smuggling balloons Vilnius decided to reopen the crossings at Medininkai and Šalčininkai on Thursday, but moved the decision forward by a day.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 UK defense secretary warns Russia it is ready to deal with any incursions after spy ship spotted Britain has warned Russia it is ready to handle any incursions into its territory
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots Defence secretary reveals details of recent incursions as he warns UK is facing ‘new era of threat’ from hostile countries
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Lithuania to reopen crossings with Belarus after tensions balloon over balloons The decision is expected to ease the return of Lithuanian trucks that were stranded in Belarus
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 Death toll from Russian airstrike on Ternopil in western Ukraine rises to 25, including children Residential buildings in Ternopil have been badly damaged in Russia's latest aerial attack against Ukraine overnight on Wednesday. The rescue operation is ongoing as people are still being trapped under debris.
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 Poland to shut last Russian consulate after railway sabotage, foreign minister says Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has described the weekend explosion on a line linking Warsaw to the border with Ukraine as an "unprecedented act of sabotage."
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Russian spy ship directed lasers at UK military pilots, Defence Secretary says The Yantar has entered UK waters for the second time in a year, John Healey said.
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 RAF pilots targeted with lasers by Russian spy ship off British waters in Putin's 'grey warfare' ‘Military options’ may be ordered against the vessel if it gets close to the UK, says Defence Secretary
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Putin passes new law to force reservists to guard oil sites from Ukrainian drone strikes Kyiv continues to find new ways to undermine Russia’s position from deep behind enemy lines
Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025 Trump Administration Secretly Working With Russia On New Ukraine Peace Plan: Report The Trump administration has reportedly been collaborating with Russia to devise a new peace plan for Ukraine, which is still under wraps.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Poland to shut Russia's last consulate in the country after railway sabotage Poland's foreign minister has announced the closure of the last Russian consulate in the country