Russia targets Kyiv with drone attack, killing three and dozens injured Russia has targeted Ukraine's capital with drones, killing three people in their homes, according to local authorities The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin bombards Kyiv after ‘invincible’ nuclear-capable missile test Russia claims nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile can ‘pierce any defence shield’ The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
Trump Calls Stalled Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks 'Very Disappointing,' Cites Success In Azerbaijan-Armenia Deal President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the lack of progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine war, citing stalled negotiations and his previous diplomatic successes as context. Benzinga · Oct 26, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US reportedly mulling further sanctions on Russia that could hit banking sector Trump said he would not schedule any talks with Putin unless it was clear that the Russian leader was serious about ending the war. What we know on day 1,341 The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2025
Russia's 'disposable-goods' war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump's new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say "But the country has exhausted its reserves of manufacturing capacity and manpower." Fortune · Oct 25, 2025
The world dropped the ball on critical minerals and China pounced. Is it too late for Australia and the US to close the gap? In the wake of Covid, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertion in global markets, western countries have realised they can’t afford such concentrated supply chains The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025
The end of VPN in Eastern Europe? This massive new subsea cable project looks to bypass Russia entirely - so is this a new age for Internet safety Kardesa project seeks safer routes for global data, but true digital independence remains tangled in geopolitics and regional instability. TechRadar · Oct 25, 2025
Why Russians are fighting against Russia: ‘Putin has not only ruined Ukraine, he’s ruined my country’ SPECIAL REPORT: Sam Kiley meets Russian volunteers in Ukraine’s army near the southern front line who explain why they turned on Vladimir Putin – and how they’re happy to kill their countrymen The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
At least four killed in Ukraine after overnight missile and drone attack from Russia At least four people have been killed and 16 injured. The strikes come after Zelenskyy urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia to force the Kremlin to peace talks. Euronews · Oct 25, 2025
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 4 people and wound 16 Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine have killed at least four people and wounded 16 others, according to local officials The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Japan scrambles jets as Russian nuclear-capable bombers fly near its coast Russia says the bombers completed a routine flight over ‘neutral’ international waters The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says no Putin meeting until peace deal is within reach An intended summit in Budapest between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was called off on Wednesday The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan? An audacious plan to use Russia's immobilised assets to issue a €140-billion loan to Ukraine is held up by EU leaders. Here's why. Euronews · Oct 25, 2025
Russia’s population is shrinking rapidly. Putin is trying to put a stop to that Putin has created several initiatives to encourage childbirth, such as one-time payments for pregnant teens, writes Katie Marie Davies The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025 Six metres below ground: inside the secret hospital treating Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overhead
Benzinga · Oct 25, 2025 Zelenskyy Calls On US To Extend Russian Oil Sanctions As Allies Weigh More Support For Ukraine: Report During meetings with two dozen European leaders in London on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the United States to extend sanctions on Russian oil from two companies to the entire sector.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy urges US to expand Russia oil sanctions At a meeting with European leaders, the Ukrainian president also discusses the supply of long-range missiles. What we know on day 1,340
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Three men arrested by Metropolitan Police officers on suspicion of 'assisting Russian foreign intelligence' The suspects, who are aged 48, 45, and 44, were detained at various addresses in west and central London
Barchart · Oct 24, 2025 Crude Oil Falls Back After Thursday's Rally on US and EU Sanctions on Russian Energy December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) on Friday closed down -0.29 (-0.47%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) closed down -0.0043 (-0.23%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday ran into some pre-weekend long liquidation pressure after the sharp gains seen on Wednesday and Thursday. Crude oil prices rallied after...
Euronews · Oct 24, 2025 Ukraine's president urges US to expand sanctions on Russia to force it to peace talks Zelenskyy was in London for talks with two dozen European leaders who have pledged military support to shield his country from future Russian aggression.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after Trump sanctions Keir Starmer said the coalition of the willing has agreed on a ‘clear plan for the rest of the year’ in supporting Kyiv
Euronews · Oct 24, 2025 UK judge sentences men for role in Russia-linked arson attack targeting supplies for Ukraine The men were involved in a plot to set fire to a warehouse in east London in March 2024 that contained humanitarian aid and Starlink satellite equipment destined for Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 Six Britons acting for Wagner group jailed for arson attack on UK warehouse Judge says men imprisoned over fire at site storing Ukraine aid planned terrorist campaign in interests of Russia
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2025 Starmer urges allies to ‘finish the job’ on Russian assets as coalition of willing meet in London The Prime Minister condemned Vladimir Putin’s ‘ludicrous demands’ for Ukrainian land as ‘a non-starter’
TechRadar · Oct 24, 2025 Age verification could soon land in Russia – putting already precarious internet freedoms on the line Russians could soon lose their anonymity on the internet, required to upload ther passport to access a wealth of online content.