Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
'It has to be a quick answer': UK and France accuse Russia of delaying ceasefire talks French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Russia "owes" the US an answer to a ceasefire proposal Ukraine accepted three weeks ago. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
Britain and France accuse Russia's Putin of delaying Ukraine ceasefire efforts Britain and France are accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine ceasefire talks and ramped up pressure on Moscow by insisting that he owes the United States an immediate answer The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
Unlike others 'we're reliable', EU tells Central Asia, as it seeks greater access to rare earths Russia and China loomed large over the first EU-Central Asia summit as both sides aimed to boost trade and diplomatic ties. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
Yana, A 130,000-year-old Baby Mammoth, Goes Under The Scalpel Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,135 These are the key events on day 1,135 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2025
EU Leaders Push For Influence At Central Asia Summit Top EU leaders were in Uzbekistan on Friday for a major summit with the heads of five Central Asian states, seeking to press their influence and boost ties in the face of Russian and Chinese competition. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025
EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe Gen Christopher Cavoli says Russia has lost 4,000 tanks, comparable to whole US fleet; Kremlin goes to war against Elton John. What we know on day 1,136 The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025
Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship? As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian influence in Central Asia. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025
Why did Russia escape Trump’s tariffs? The U.S. already imposes heavy sanctions on Russia but still did approximately $3.5 billion in trade last year The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
‘Not a good idea’: Uefa president Ceferin hits out at 64-team World Cup proposal The Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has hit out at a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
Keir Starmer accuses Reform UK of ‘fawning over Putin’ PM uses launch of Labour local election campaign to attack Nigel Farage over past comments about Russian leader The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025 Lammy accuses Putin of ‘dragging out’ Ukraine peace talks The Foreign Secretary said Nato allies should put more economic pressure on Russia.
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 Should we stop platforming Russian culture? United24 has launched a campaign to stop Ukrainian ally nations from enjoying Russian culture, from its classical literature to theatre and cinema.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2025 Sahel ministers in Russia for talks after breaking with western allies The foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in Moscow for their first official talks with Russia, as the three Sahelian countries work to strengthen ties with Moscow after cutting relations with France and its allies.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025 Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecution
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 The illegal party drug helping Ukraine’s traumatised soldiers live again ON THE GROUND: With limited numbers of foot soldiers to take on Russia, Ukraine has branched out into a revolutionary new treatment for its traumatised and damaged troops – ketamine, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Kyiv
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025 Top Russian Official In Washington For Talks On Improving Ties Russia's top economic negotiator announced Thursday that he was in Washington for talks on improving ties, the highest-level visit by a Kremlin official to the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025 Russian state media claims UK building new 'HMS Prince Andrew' aircraft carrier A RUSSIAN state media outlet has claimed the UK is planning on building a new aircraft carrier named HMS Prince Andrew ...
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Russia calls Elton John Aids Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes his LGBTQ+ ban The Elton John Aids Foundation has raised more than $600m to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries
Space · Apr 3, 2025 Secretive Russian military satellites release mystery object into orbit A trio of secretive Russian satellites launched earlier this year has released a mysterious object into orbit, sparking interest among space trackers and analysts.
International Business Times UK · Apr 3, 2025 What Is Vladimir Putin's 'Passportization'? The Sinister Choice Facing Ukrainians in Occupied Territories Russia's "passportization" policy in occupied Ukrainian territories forces residents into a dire situation, demanding that Ukrainians accept Russian law.
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 Diversifying from Russia and China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.