Ukrainian Officials Report Power Outages After Russian Drone Attacks. Updates on Ukrainian power outages, U.S. transportation developments, and high-speed rail plans. Top News · Aug 27, 2025
EU leaders visit Moldova on Independence Day with message of solidarity for Chișinău Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence. Euronews · Aug 27, 2025
Hungary sues EU over frozen Russian assets being used to provide Ukraine aid Hungary's government, which maintains warm relations with Russia, has a history of regularly blocking EU support for Ukraine, which has strained relations between Budapest and several other EU countries. Euronews · Aug 27, 2025
Dissent has consequences in Donald Trump’s America – you either say yes to him or pay the cost of courage "Don't they know this is Russia now?" We Got This Covered · Aug 27, 2025
Pipeline dispute shows Central Europe’s struggle to cut ties with Russian oil Central Europe has been plunged into fresh energy anxiety after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted the flow of Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline, igniting a war of words between Kyiv, Budapest and Bratislava. Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2025
Frustrated Russians grapple with fuel crisis as Ukraine attacks oil refineries Motorists queue, petrol stations run dry and prices surge in country that is one of the world’s top energy exporters The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Russia's Drone Attack Causes Power Outages In Ukraine Russian drone attacks disrupt Ukraine's energy infrastructure, prompting global condemnation and concerns for civilian safety. Top News · Aug 27, 2025
Exxon Wants To Return To Russia, Holds Talks With Rosneft: Report Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) has reportedly held discreet talks with Russian state oil giant Rosneft ever since 2022. Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025
Russia opposed to European security guarantees for Ukraine, says Kremlin Kremlin says US’s peace push has been useful; rejects idea of European peacekeeping troops on Ukraine’s soil. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
China rejects joining Trump-proposed denuclearisation talks with US and Russia A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was "neither reasonable nor realistic" to expect China to participate in the discussions. Euronews · Aug 27, 2025
Russian forces break into another region of Ukraine with peace efforts stuck A Ukrainian military official says Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, seeking to capture more ground in their three-year war of attrition as U.S.-led peace efforts struggle to gain traction The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Xi, Putin and Modi to meet in China – but don’t expect their Eurasian bloc summit to agree on anything important The upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, will be the organisation’s largest gathering of heads of state to date. It comes at a time when the existing liberal international order is rapidly disintegrating. But rather than offering a concrete… The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
What does Trump’s 50% tariff mean for India? Indian exporters warn of massive job losses as Washington punishes New Delhi for oil trade with Russia The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Verifying Russian propagandists' claim that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers Russian hackers claim to have uncovered evidence that Ukraine has lost 1.7 million soldiers since the start of the invasion. But their claims aren't supported by available evidence. Euronews · Aug 27, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 After one of Russia’s deadliest attacks, Kyiv residents lose hope for help A young pregnant woman, football-loving boy and 30 others were killed in the Ukrainian capital on July 31.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 German Cabinet Agrees Steps To Boost Army Recruitment The German cabinet on Wednesday signed off steps to boost recruitment for the country's armed forces and strengthen military readiness in the face of high tensions between NATO and Russia.
Euronews · Aug 27, 2025 Russia plans to withdraw from Europe's anti-torture treaty Moscow's decision will likely be seen as inconsequential given growing condemnation of widespread human rights abuses committed in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 German jets reportedly scrambled to intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic This was the tenth alert flight the German Air Force aircraft has taken over the Baltic Sea this year, according to German media
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 US raises India tariffs to 50 percent over Russian oil purchases Washington’s move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India’s biggest export market.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 Parts of Russia run dry as Ukraine’s drone strikes hit oil refineries Ukraine has targeted energy infrastructure before, but the recent strikes have been more successful
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 French, German, Polish Leaders To Visit Moldova In Show Of Force In Face Of Russia The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are due in Moldova on Wednesday in a show of support, a day before campaigning starts for next month's tense parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference in the pro-EU nation bordering Ukraine.
International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025 US Tariffs On Indian Goods Double To 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 What really happens when a plane makes an emergency landing in Russia? Plane Talk: Always assume your flight could touch down somewhere unexpected
The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025 Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025 After a summer of submission to Trump, Europe knows it must defend Ukraine – and itself – alone Can a European-led coalition really provide credible security guarantees? Past examples are not encouraging, says Paul Taylor, of the European Policy Centre