Ukraine’s capture of North Koreans offers rare insight into Russian alliance, says Zelenskyy Kyiv keen to emphasise that Ukraine is fighting an unprecedented coalition of malign autocratic states The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025
Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread An emergency task force has arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to deal with the continuing consequences of an oil spill in the Kerch Strait last month The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
Andrey Rublev: ‘I don’t feel any more that crazy anxiety and stress’ Russian world No 9 has become as well-known for hurting himself on court as for his tennis but tells Donald McRae he feels he has turned a corner The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053 Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine ‘captures two North Korean soldiers in Russia’ Pair being interrogated in Kyiv, with intelligence agency SBU saying one had fake Russian military ID; Russia claims control of village near Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,054 The Guardian - AU · Jan 12, 2025
North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia North Korean troops have been deployed to bolster Russian forces in the Kursk border region with Ukraine, where they are gaining battlefield experience despite initial heavy losses The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery In Drone Attack Ukraine's drone attack on Russia's Taneco refinery escalates conflict, impacting military operations and oil infrastructure. Top News · Jan 12, 2025
Seoul Confirms Ukraine Captured Two North Korean Soldiers South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia, after Kyiv said they were being questioned. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk Kyiv says PoWs are ‘irrefutable evidence’ of Pyongyang’s involvement in conflict The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025
Ukraine Captures North Korean Soldiers Fighting In Russia Latest updates on Ukraine conflict: Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers, US sanctions on Russia, and drone attacks on Russian territory. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
NATO Steps Up Baltic Sea Patrols Amid Sabotage Concerns Increased surveillance in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage incidents linked to Russia. Repair of damaged cable may impact energy security. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
The week in audio: Human Intelligence; Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring; UnReality; The Hole Truth – review Naomi Alderman’s 50-part history of great thinkers gets off to a flying start. Plus, an exposé of Russian interference in UK politics; and in the week the BBC axed Short Cuts, where now for young audio talent? The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
Ukraine Says Questioning POWs It Claims Are North Koreans Ukraine said Saturday that it was questioning two wounded soldiers it claimed are North Koreans taken prisoner while fighting for Moscow in Russia's Kursk region. International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025
Understanding Russia's Shadow Fleet And Oil Price Cap Learn how Russia's shadow fleet of tankers evades sanctions to maintain oil revenue. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2025 Ukraine says it captured two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia Two North Korean soldiers have been captured by Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025 Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk Wounded soldiers taken to Kyiv for questioning by Ukrainian investigators in cooperation with South Korean intelligence.
Top News · Jan 11, 2025 Slovak Protests Against PM Fico's Pro-Russia Policies Protests erupt in Slovakia as citizens oppose PM Fico's pro-Russia stance after meeting Putin, sparking criticism and discontent.
Top News · Jan 11, 2025 Biden Expands Sanctions On Russia's Energy Sector Biden administration expands sanctions on Russia's energy sector to pressure Moscow over Ukraine conflict, targeting oil and LNG industries.
Top News · Jan 11, 2025 Ukrainian Forces Capture Two North Korean Soldiers In Kursk Ukrainian forces capture wounded North Korean soldiers in Kursk, revealing North Korea's involvement in the conflict. Soldiers are held in custody as inves...
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 Ukraine says it has captured North Korean soldiers as Russia claims settlement Russia said on Saturday it had gained control of the settlement of Shevchenko in Ukraine‘s eastern Donetsk region
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025 Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds Exclusive: Undercover investigator was offered kitten imported from Russia for £6,000 by unlicensed trader
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,052 Here are the key developments on the 1,052nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025 Germany Races To Secure Stricken 'Russian Shadow Fleet' Oil Tanker Germany was racing Saturday to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off its northern coast, towing the stricken ship it said was part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" away from shore to avert an oil spill.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘significant blow’ of US-UK sanctions on Russian oil and gas revenues Ukrainian president says the less Moscow earns from oil, ‘the sooner peace will be restored’; Kyiv claims attack on Russian military facility. What we know on day 1,053
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2025 Rachel Reeves backs ‘non-negotiable’ October Budget during visit to Beijing The Chancellor of the Exchequer vowed to stand firmly behind her fiscal plan when asked if she will need to rethink her economic strategy.