Friends of Russian anti-war singer cast doubt on official version of his death Vadim Stroykin reported to have killed himself by jumping from a ninth-floor window during visit by security services The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Navalny's Widow Seeks To Rally Divided Russian Opposition Alexei Navalny's widow received a standing ovation as she spoke in a packed church in Berlin Sunday on the anniversary of the Russian opposition leader's death behind bars. International Business Times · Feb 17, 2025
Trump says he could meet Putin ‘soon’ as Ukraine, Europe reel from outreach UK Prime Minister says he is prepared to supply British troops for post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2025
Ukrainian refugee cycling the globe to keep attention on war-torn home Volodymyr Muliar began the challenge on May 31 2024 from Hexham, in Northumberland. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025
Russia's ruble is soaring as Trump pushes for an end to the Ukraine war while Europe fears getting sidelined The ruble has shot up 20% since the start of the year as investors have been expecting improved US-Russia ties under Trump. Fortune · Feb 16, 2025
US-Russia Talks On Ukraine To Begin With Saudi Mediation US and Russia to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia with key officials present. Ukrainian absence noted, but Trump administration envoy to engage in par... Top News · Feb 16, 2025
President Trump To Involve Ukrainian President In Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks President Trump announces Ukrainian President's involvement in peace talks with Russia, raising concerns over potential concessions and European response t... Top News · Feb 16, 2025
Starmer says he is ready to put UK troops in Ukraine to face down Putin if necessary In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric ahead of an urgent meeting of European leaders in Paris on Monday, the prime minister confirmed he is prepared to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the move to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin could mean putting troops in harm’s way. Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025
Ukraine and Europe reduced to bit players in US-Russian plans for peace Analysis: There has been no invitation for Ukraine, nor for Europe, to join the talks planned for US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, writes Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Morning Mail: Ukraine warns Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’, Climate 200 eyes Labor seats, why home building is so slow European leaders to meet over Ukraine; Climate 200-backed candidates revealed The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025
Zelensky warns that Putin will ‘100%’ occupy Europe if US withdraws Nato support The Ukrainian president stressed his country would not agree to any deal conducted without their involvement The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelensky says he trusts Donald Trump but wants to meet as US pushes peace talks with Russia White House officials are expected to enter negotiations with Russia in coming days, but it’s unclear if Ukraine will join them The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025
Trump's Team To Meet With Russian Officials In Saudi Arabia US and Russian officials plan to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Rubio emphasizes the need for concrete actio... Top News · Feb 16, 2025
Top News · Feb 16, 2025 Sen. Mullin Advocates For Ukraine's Inclusion In Peace Talks Sen. Markwayne Mullin advocates for inclusive peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., emphasizing strategic dialogue and separate initial disc...
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Ukraine recaptures frontline village amid signs of slowing Russian advance Pischane in Donetsk back under Kyiv’s control as Zelenskyy renews call for fighting to end ‘with just and lasting peace’
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025 John Major accuses Donald Trump of ‘cuddling’ up to Vladimir Putin Former prime minister hits out as Keir Starmer prepares to attend Ukraine crisis summit in Paris
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 ‘The US is ready to hand Russia a win’: newspapers on Europe’s Trump shock European papers express deep alarm at declaration of an ‘ideological war’, while the NYT says Putin may soon ‘realise his dream’
The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025 Zelenskyy says Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for Ukraine wanes Ukrainian president tells NBC’s Meet the Press that Putin’s next targets may be Poland and Lithuania
International Business Times · Feb 16, 2025 'Very Personal': Hundreds Flock To Navalny Grave On Death Anniversary Standing in the freezing cold at Moscow's Borisovsky Cemetery, 63-year-old Anna looked at the hundreds of people flocking to the grave of a man whose name the Kremlin has warned not to utter in public -- Alexei Navalny -- and could not hold back the tears.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 John Major: Trump’s US isolationism threatens global democracy Former UK prime minister says US may regret ceding world stage to China and condemns ‘hypocritical’ JD Vance speech
Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2025 Ex-PM Major warns of ‘dangerous world’ if US does not stand behind allies Former prime minister Sir John Major said a US retreat into isolationism could create a vacuum which China or Russia could fill.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Macron convenes European leaders for Ukraine summit amid tension with US Paris meeting aims to devise action plan for Ukraine’s future as US and Russian delegates prepare to meet
Louder · Feb 16, 2025 “She grew up in Russia and bootlegged banned Deep Purple and Scorpions albums. It’s one of the reason I married her”: Kansas’ Joe Deninzon left the USSR and built a musical world out of a surprising coincidence Violinist discovered MTV and never looked back thanks to the influence of Yes, Rush, Zappa – and the band he’d later join
The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025 Alexei Navalny supporters visit grave on first anniversary of his death Queues of people risk possible arrest at Moscow cemetery while European leaders condemn Kremlin