What the papers say – March 8 Russian spies and Vladimir Putin feature heavily on the front pages of Saturday’s newspapers. Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025
Starmer and Macron discuss work for Ukraine peace as PM hails EU defence move The two leaders have been leading efforts to draw together a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help Kyiv. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Three Bulgarians found guilty of spying for Russia from UK base Six Bulgarians carried out sophisticated operations over three years, including spying on Ukrainian soldiers in Germany. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025
Ukraine supporters focus on hope and resilience as US relations sour and war carries on Religious leaders, scholars and diplomats have gathered at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana for a conference on Ukraine studies with a theme of hope The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Ukraine losing the war in Kursk with Russia quick to exploit Trump’s decision to blind battlefield intelligence News analysis: Russian advances in Kursk are no coincidence writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region. International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025
Trump Threatens Russia With Tariffs in Ultimatum to End Ukraine War: 'Get to the Table Right Now' President Donald Trump took to social media to reveal that he is "strongly considering" tariffs against Russia in order to prompt a ceasefire deal settlement that would end the war in Ukraine. Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025
Trump appears to contradict himself on whether Russia will stop Ukraine invasion Donald Trump made contradictory comments on whether Vladimir Putin wants peace in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Trump says Putin launching massive strike on Ukraine is ‘what anybody would do’ US president says Russian counterpart ‘doing what anybody else would do’ as Ukraine faces escalating aerial attacks The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025
International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs amid his spat with Ukraine Still, Trump said negotiations with Russia were ‘easier’ than with Ukraine amid scrutiny of his relationship with Putin. Al Jazeera · Mar 7, 2025
Russian spy ring facing jail for one of ‘most complex’ operations on UK soil The network had engaged in surveillance and intelligence operations in which spies were referred to as Despicable Me’s yellow sidekicks. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025
Millions of Ukrainians face conscription into Russian army after Moscow issues passports in occupied territory Russia has issued 3.5 million passports to occupied Ukrainians through enforcement and enticement The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
Tucker Carlson says he’s ‘definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky’ because Russia is ‘thriving’ ‘I am definitely more sympathetic to Putin than Zelensky for the following reason: I think it's fair to judge leaders on how they do for their country,’ Tucker Carlson said in an interview with Chris Cuomo The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 3 Bulgarians convicted of spying for Russia across Europe from base in UK Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted by a London jury of spying for Russia
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Watch in full: Trump speaks from Oval Office after threatening Moscow with tariffs and sanctions Donald Trump spoke from the Oval Office on Friday (7 March) after threatening Moscow with tariffs and sanctions.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Bulgarian spies reveal changing nature of Russia terror threat ‘Extremely sophisticated operation’ uncovered on UK soil forms part of an emerging trend across Europe
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Bulgarian spy ring a ‘treasure trove’ of evidence about Vladimir Putin’s espionage operations in the West Intelligence historian Trevor Barnes has followed the dramatic Russo-Bulgarian espionage case since the arrests of Moscow’s agents in the UK in February 2023
Barchart · Mar 7, 2025 Crude Prices Gain as President Trump Threatens Additional Sanctions on Russia April WTI crude oil (CLJ25 ) today is up +1.04 (+1.57%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ25 ) is up +0.0135 (+0.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Today's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 4-month low is bullish for energy prices. Also, today's comments...
Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025 Putin Reportedly Ready To Discuss Ceasefire With Ukraine As Long As 'Peacekeeping Mission' Is Addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly ready to begin ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine provided some conditions are met
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Starmer hails ‘historic step forward’ after EU defence talks The Prime Minister also welcomed the prospect of peace talks next week in Saudi Arabia.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Trump Threatens New Russia Sanctions After Strikes On Ukraine US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 South Africa says Zelenskyy will visit in April as part of its ongoing talks with Ukraine and Russia South Africa says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit in April for talks on finding “a path to peace” with Russia
Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025 Putin Wastes No Time Launching 'Massive Attack' On Ukraine Infrastructure After Trump Claimed Kremlin 'Ready For Peace' Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said Ukraine's infrastructure is under a "massive missile and drone shelling" attack
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 Emboldened By Trump, Hungary Ups Anti-Kyiv Disinfo: Researcher A country that "never existed" or a "problem called Ukraine": Hungary's government and affiliated media have attacked their war-torn neighbour with increased pace since Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "dear friend" Donald Trump took power.