Trump, Putin want Zelenskyy out. But is a vote possible in wartime Ukraine? US and Russian leaders, united in distrusting Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, exaggerate claims of his falling ratings. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025
Navy SEAL doctor-astronaut launches with cosmonauts on Russian Soyuz to ISS (video) A Navy SEAL, medical doctor and NASA astronaut lifted off for an eight-month stay on the International Space Station — and that was just one of the three crewmates on Soyuz MS-27. Space · Apr 8, 2025
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station A U.S.-Russian crew of three launched Tuesday to the International Space Station The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,139 These are the key events on day 1,139 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy speaks of military presence in Russia’s Belgorod region for first time Ukraine president makes first explicit mention of ‘active operations’ on ground in Russian border region close to Kursk. What we know on day 1,140 The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Informal ties with US philanthropists like Howard Buffett firm despite shaky US–Ukraine relations Uncertainty in U.S.–Ukraine relations is growing, but informal ties with some U.S. philanthropists built over three years of war with Russia are holding firm The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Our world affairs editor answers your questions as former MI6 chief says Britain must get ready for war THE CONVERSATION: The Conversation continues as world affairs editor Sam Kiley tackles some of your questions on Russia, Trump, war in Europe, and conscription in the UK The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Starmer vows there will be ‘no Russian influence’ on Red Arrows The aerobatic display team’s ageing Hawk jets will not be replaced with a Russian design, Sir Keir Starmer indicated. Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025
MAGA influencer Tim Pool now claims there’s ‘no actual proof’ showing he unwittingly took Russian money ‘The indictment includes out of context messages that are in dispute, no actual proof of said messages in fact, and claims without any corroborating hard evidence for everything else,’ Tim Pool said recently The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
‘Little suns in the classroom’: Ukrainian city mourns children killed by Russian missile Anger and outrage are gripping the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as it holds funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore through apartment buildings and blasted a playground The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025
Jamie Dimon concerned Trump tariffs will leave the U.S. out in the cold Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders warned that Trump's tariffs may push America's former allies to rely more heavily on nations like China and Russia. Fortune · Apr 7, 2025
Republican Rep. Says 'Russia And China Are Laughing At Us' Over Firing Of NSA Heads Over Far Right Activist Recommendation Republican Rep. Don Bacon said "Russia and China are laughing" at the U.S. over the firing of Gen. Timothy Haugh, NSA director and head of the U.S. Cyber Command Latin Times · Apr 7, 2025
Ukraine to discuss minerals deal with US as Russia drags feet on ceasefire Ukraine to send team to discuss the latest US proposal as Russia cites ‘unanswered questions’ in ceasefire plan. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025
Russia, Accused Of Stalling, Wants Answers Before Truce The Kremlin on Monday said that it supported the idea of a truce in Ukraine but had many "questions" about how it would work, pushing back at US and European suggestions that it was playing for time. International Business Times · Apr 7, 2025
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025 Ukrainians doubt potential of Trump’s peace plan amid deadly Russia attacks Ukrainian servicemen and civilian survivors of deadly attacks say a ceasefire seems a distant prospect.
The Conversation · Apr 7, 2025 Why Donald Trump’s decision to slash USAID is hurting American soft power and making the world less safe The Trump administration’s foreign policy has raised alarms. It seems to have shifted America away from its traditional Nato allies, favouring instead a closer relationship with Russia. There has also been talk of plans to control Greenland, the Panama Canal – possibly even Canada. This has caused sleepless nights for…
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025 Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall ambassadors to Algeria amid deteriorating relations and shooting down of Mali drone.
Euronews · Apr 7, 2025 Russian court reduces jail sentence of US soldier Gordon Black as diplomatic ties thaw US Staff Sergeant Gordon Black was jailed by a court in Vladivostok last year for three years and nine months for theft and making threats of murder.
Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025 British Army and Royal Navy 'hit by cyberattacks from pro-Russian and pro-Palestinian hackers' The group, known as the Holy League, is said to be made up of around 90 hacktivist collectives united by opposition to Western liberal values
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025 Who is Alex Ovechkin? Vladimir Putin congratulates Russian for breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record Ovechkin passed the total set by the ‘Great One’ to become the leading goal scorer in NHL history
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2025 UK ‘behind the curve’ on Russian undersea spying, former minister says The comments came after it was revealed the navy had captured Russian sensors suspected of trying to spy on Britain’s nuclear submarines
Space · Apr 7, 2025 Satellite jamming is a real and growing threat. How can we protect our space infrastructure? Jamming and spoofing attacks on space-based services have increased by greatly over the past few years, and technologists are racing to find ways to keep the onslaught at bay.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025 Weather tracker: Arctic air sends chill through eastern Europe Cold spell will move south this week with temperatures about 5-10C below average from Russia to Germany
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,138 These are the key events on day 1,138 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
AAP · Apr 7, 2025 Aussie star wants Kasatkina to play BJK Cup in future New Australian tennis gun Daria Kasatkina has the backing of Ajla Tomljanovic to be allowed to represent her adopted homeland in the Billie Jean King Cup.