Turkish first lady urges Melania Trump to speak out for Gaza’s children Emine Erdogan writes to Melania Trump after the US first lady’s letter to Putin about children in Ukraine and Russia. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks independence day Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region Sunday as Ukraine marked its Independence Day The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine Marks Independence Day With Drone Strikes On Russia Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts. International Business Times · Aug 24, 2025
Trump Names Sergio Gor Ambassador To India As Trade Tensions, Russia Oil Dispute Escalate President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor, his head of presidential personnel, as U.S. Ambassador to India on Friday, despite ongoing controversies surrounding Gor’s background and a public feud with Elon Musk over alleged federal document falsification. Benzinga · Aug 24, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims capture of two more villages in push towards key military hub Fall of villages in Donetsk region would mark further advance towards strategic city of Kramatorsk; South Africa adds to calls for Zelenskyy-Putin summit. What we know on day 1,278 The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,277 Here are the key events on day 1,277 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un supervises new missile tests as North Korea boasts advances with ‘unique technology’ North Korean state media says new air defence missiles can counter drones and cruise missiles with ‘superior combat capability’ The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025
Pentagon has blocked Ukraine from striking deep inside Russia – report Wall Street Journal says move is part of Trump administration’s effort to get Putin into peace talks The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2025
Russia is ‘teetering on the brink of a recession’ and headed for a disastrous harvest, while Putin’s other top source of cash plunges “We also think there’s a significant probability of Russia’s economy slipping into a technical recession in the coming quarters.” Fortune · Aug 23, 2025
Trump vs Bolton: How it all led to an indictment after FBI raid of former national security adviser’s home Bolton held the high-profile position of national security adviser from 2018 to 2019. He later became an outspoken critic of President Trump, particularly regarding his approach on Russia The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Russia Claims More Ukraine Land As Hopes For Summit Fade Russia on Saturday said its forces had taken two villages in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, increasing the military pressure as world leaders struggle to broker an end to the conflict. International Business Times · Aug 23, 2025
Melania Trump’s very presidential signature on letter to Putin sparks conspiracy theories First Lady Melania Trump’s signature on the letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin is at the center of wild social media speculation The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025
Donald Trump’s peace summit plans hit wall as Russia says it’s ‘not ready at all’ Didn't Trump say he was going to solve this all in a day? We Got This Covered · Aug 23, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Global South to pressure Russia to end war Ukrainian leader calls for wider international support to get Russia to negotiating table amid faltering peace efforts. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025 Putin fawns over Trump as ‘light at the end of tunnel’ for US and Russia Russian president Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump as “the light at the end of the tunnel” for struggling relations between Russia and the United States.
Euronews · Aug 23, 2025 Lithuanian customs uncovers 'particularly audacious' scheme to circumvent sanctions against Russia According to the investigation, the water treatment equipment was received by Russian oil industry enterprises.
Euronews · Aug 23, 2025 Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks National Flag Day as Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025 ‘These are Ukrainian lands’: people in Donetsk pour scorn on Putin’s territorial demands In Kramatorsk, 12 miles from the frontline, daily life goes on amid the constant threat of attacks
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Frustrated Trump threatens Russia sanctions if there no progress on peace deal US president warns of ‘massive’ sanctions and tariffs; Zelenskyy accuses Moscow of trying to avoid meeting between him and Putin. What we know on day 1,277
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025 Trump again mulls Russia sanctions as Ukraine peace remains elusive one week after Alaska summit Russia’s foreign minister says no meeting planned between Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,276 Here are the key events on day 1,276 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025 Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline Officials warn Ukraine’s strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025 Trump’s ceasefire deal is dead – and Ukraine should count its blessings THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the White House all but abandoning its efforts to bring Vladimir Putin to heel, the people of Ukraine at least survive to fight another day – strengthened by the certainty that a bad peace is worse than no peace at all
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2025 French support, Russian meddling and the fight for Europe’s frontier in Moldova Just over a month away, Moldova’s parliamentary elections are shaping up as a defining moment for the small Eastern European state. The outcome will set the course for its politics at home and its place in Europe, as warnings grow over Russian attempts to sway the vote.
TechRadar · Aug 22, 2025 Russia's WhatsApp rival to be pre-installed on new smartphones and tablets from September – here's what we know While WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Russia, a domestic application will be forced into smartphones and tablets from September 1.