Concerns Rise Over Trump's Impact On Intelligence Sharing Learn about the implications of intelligence sharing and alliances in addressing global security threats. Top News · Jan 27, 2025
India Boosts Domestic Arms Industry And Looks West To Pare Back Russia Reliance India's efforts to pare back a longstanding reliance on Russian military hardware is bearing fruit after the courting of new Western allies and a rapidly growing domestic arms industry, analysts say. International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,068 Here are the key developments on the 1,068th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow claims control of Velyka Novosilka but Ukrainians say fight continues Warehouse strike in Russia ‘destroys 200 Shahed drones’; Ryazan oil refinery hit again, says Kyiv’s military. What we know on day 1,069 The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025
The Russian war economy is facing a ‘moment of truth’ as Putin’s dwindling cash reserves raise odds of a financial crash, expert says “As the risk of a financial crash rises, Russia’s imperiled economy is about to pose serious constraints on Putin’s war.” Fortune · Jan 26, 2025
Russia says its troops have captured a strategic town in eastern Ukraine Russia on Sunday claimed its troops had captured a strategically important town in eastern Ukraine, as part of a grinding campaign to weaken Kyiv’s grip on the country’s industrial heartland The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Zelensky believes Trump could end Russia’s war but only if Ukraine included in peace talks Ukrainian President issues demand to US President after Vladimir Putin states Moscow is ‘ready for negotiations’ The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Lukashenko says he has ‘no regrets’ about Belarus helping Russia to invade Ukraine Autocrat conducts rambling press conference as his 31 years of rule are extended by an election dismissed outside the country as a sham The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
The Sound of Utopia: Musicians in the Time of Stalin review – hymn to the exiled and executed This moving study of the Russian composers and performers who fell foul of the Soviet dictator features stories that freeze the veins and stir the heart The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025
Zelensky’s man in DC: Ukraine president’s plan to convince Trump to support the war against Russia Exclusive: President Volodymyr Zelensky was not in Washington for Donald Trump’s inauguration but he sent one of his closest political allies The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025
Russia's Economy Faces Serious Headwinds In 2025 Russia's economy, bolstered by the war in Ukraine, faces challenges and potential crisis due to underlying vulnerabilities and Western sanctions. Top News · Jan 26, 2025
Belarusians Near Ukraine Border Long For End To War Living 30 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, Belarusian retiree Sergei Budyukhin says the war on the other side of the frontier never feels far away. International Business Times · Jan 26, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Comments follow an announcement from newly inaugurated US secretary of state Marco Rubio that he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2025
Mr Nobody Against Putin review – a teacher fights back in a powerful documentary A primary school teacher in Russia pushes back on cruel nationalist propaganda in a fascinating and daring look at everyday encroachment The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025 From Ukraine Trenches To Russia Schools, Sundance Docs Show Toll Of War "What if this war is until the end of our lives?" "It's an explanation of how soldiers in a war zone live," he told AFP. Besides visceral depictions of fighting, "2000 Meters to Andriivka" displays the dark humor, quotidian concerns and dogged determination of the 3rd Assault Brigade.
Top News · Jan 25, 2025 Ukraine's Zelenskyy Confirms U.S. Military Aid Continues Updates on US military aid to Ukraine, escalating tensions with Russia, and efforts for peace.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 Putin ‘open for talks’ with Trump over Ukraine war and calls for leaders to meet Russian president also echoes new US president’s claim conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in White House in 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025 The Observer view on Russian aggression: the west risks a far worse conflict if it fails Ukraine now The conversation is no longer just about the present conflict, there is already an undeclared covert war under way
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 ‘Thank God’: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine despite threat, Zelensky says Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, says Ukrainian president
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025 Rescue teams empty 1,500 tons of oil from Russian tanker Russian officials say rescue workers have successfully removed almost 1,500 tons of oil stranded onboard a tanker that ran aground in December, sparking a devastating oil spill that has damaged miles of coastline along the Black Sea
International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025 Zelensky Says Allies Should Work On 'Format' For Any Talks With Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work towards determining a format for potential peace talks with Russia, reiterating that only talks involving Kyiv could bring about a sustainable peace.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2025 The oil crisis fuelled by Russia’s war is evaporating – and so are the profits Results from Shell and Exxon this week will be weaker – and Trump’s desire to drill may result in oversupply
Top News · Jan 25, 2025 Slovakia Protests Against Pro-Russia Prime Minister Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico's pro-Russia policies, calling for change in foreign policy direction.
International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025 Ukraine Folk Artists Harness Music To Fight Russian 'Assimilation' A Ukrainian band is treating international audiences to their country's traditional folk music, spiced up with world music and some rap, with the stated aim of aiding the struggle against cultural "assimilation" of their country by its neighbour Russia.
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2025 Lukashenko: ‘A hostage of the system that he himself created’ As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.