Western troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ for Russian forces: Putin Moscow hits out at plan by Kyiv’s allies to send forces as a security guarantee following any peace deal. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025
Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets for destruction,’ Putin says The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO. Euronews · Sep 5, 2025
Putin says western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’ as European countries pledge security support – as it happened Macron says 26 nations have offered security guarantees for Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets Slovakia’s Fico amid tension over Russian energy supplies The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Russian spy drones over Germany: Why the Bundeswehr cannot shoot them down Russia uses surveillance drones over eastern Germany to monitor Western arms deliveries to Ukraine. German authorities are struggling to counter these espionage activities. Euronews · Sep 5, 2025
Foreign troops deployed to Ukraine before any peace deal would be ‘legitimate targets’, Putin warns Putin's comments came hours after European leaders pledged their commitment to a potential peacekeeping force The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Putin Threatens To Target Any Western Troops In Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a "legitimate" target for Moscow's army, a day after Kyiv's allies said they had committed to a troop presence in the event of a peace deal. International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025
'We are open for business', says EU ambassador to Kyiv after Russian attack Just days after two Russian missiles hit an area 50 metres from the EU delegation in Kyiv, causing severe damage, staff are ready to get back to work. Euronews · Sep 5, 2025
Tackling Russia's hybrid war on Europe: Jamming and spoofing in the 'grey zone' NATO and the EU are working on ways to counter Russia's jamming of GPS systems aboard civilian flights. How does jamming work and what other "grey zone" techniques has Moscow been using in Europe? Euronews · Sep 5, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Terrorist’ Putin is just playing games with Trump, warns Zelensky Ukrainian president rejects Putin’s invitation to hold peace talks in Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests Goodwill messages continued this week’s public display of diplomatic unity between Beijing, Pyongyang and Moscow. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,289 Here are the key events on day 1,289 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025
Trump urges European leaders to pressure China for funding Russia’s war efforts IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attack kills two mine-clearing workers, say officials Twenty-six countries commit so far as coalition of the willing convenes in Paris; Ukrainian military sharpens interceptor drone effort. What we know on day 1,290 The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025
Russia is leader in prosthetic limbs thanks to Ukraine war, says Kremlin official Deputy defence minister Anna Tsivilyova said those coming back from the battlefield had become a ‘driver’ in pushing Russia’s innovation in prosthetics The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025
International Business Times · Sep 5, 2025 Coalition Of Willing Commits To Ukraine Force If Peace Agreed More than two dozen countries have pledged to join a force to deploy in Ukraine after any eventual peace deal with Russia, aiming to deter Moscow from again attacking its neighbour, leaders announced Thursday.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Trump cutting funding to train and support European troops in countries bordering Russia: report The apparent shift has alarmed European defense leaders, who see the presence of U.S. troops and support as a key deterrent against Moscow
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Trump tells European leaders that buying Russian oil is helping Moscow fund war against Ukraine Trump joined a call of the “Coalition of the Willing” countries, led by French President Emmanuel Macron
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025 Macron hopeful of US support to Kyiv’s security as 26 nations pledge troops Twenty-six allies promise troops for Ukraine after fighting stops, as Russia shows no signs of being ready to end war.
International Business Times UK · Sep 4, 2025 Burning Man Victim Identified As 'Kind' Russian, Vadim Kruglov: Friends Start Fundraiser To Send Him Home Russian national Vadim Kruglov has been identified as the man found dead at Burning Man 2025. Friends remember him as a generous soul and are raising funds to repatriate his remains to Omsk, Russia.
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 4, 2025 US offers $10M reward for snitching on trio of Russians that hacked critical infrastructure The U.S. Department of State offered a $10 million bounty via the Rewards for Justice program for information related to a trio of Russian hackers.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025 Macron says 26 nations ready to provide postwar military backing to Ukraine French president says allies would either deploy ‘reassurance force’ troops to Ukraine, or be present in the area on land, sea or in the air
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025 Xi Jinping showcases his dream of a China-led ‘new world order’ This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
Barchart · Sep 4, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Crude Inventories Unexpectedly Build October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today is down -0.54 (-0.84%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is down -0.0020 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed, with crude falling to a 2-week low. Crude prices today added to Wednesday's losses on concerns of a global oil supply...
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025 Why Trump’s fight with India could have global repercussions Donald Trump’s tariff policy seems to have morphed into as much of a tool of foreign policy as an economic strategy. But the administration’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on India, a key US ally as part of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) along with the US, Australia and…
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Bulgaria's prime minister orders further investigation into von der Leyen's flight Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has ordered further investigation into the alleged jamming of a flight carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen