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Ukraine pursues incursion in Russia: Unconditional EU support for Kyiv?

Ukraine is continuing its ground offensive in Russia's Kursk region, and pursuing drone attacks deep inside Russian territory – signaling a more assertive approach. At the same time, Russian forces have advanced in eastern Ukraine, piling pressure on the country's war effort. We ask how the EU should respond to…

France 24

Now 20% chance of general war in Europe as Vladimir Putin in 'blind alley' on Ukraine, says UK defence expert

Michael Clarke, visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, stressed the conflict may escalate

Evening Standard

Why Ukraine wants to use Western long-range missiles inside Russia

Ukraine is pushing for permission from its Western partners to use the long-range missiles they have provided to strike targets deep inside Russia, as Ukrainian forces struggle to hold back Russian advances in eastern Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Russian Central Bank Hikes Rate As Inflation Jumps

Russia's central bank on Friday raised interest rates to 19 percent amid the country's ongoing Ukraine offensive, warning inflation was running too high and it needed to cool the economy.

International Business Times

After 2 years of peddling Putin’s propaganda, the IMF is returning to Russia in open defiance of the West

It is hardly surprising that Putin’s cronies are taking victory laps and celebrating the IMF’s legitimization of the Kremlin.

Fortune

Royal Navy ships track Russian submarine in English Channel as tensions with Moscow rise

Defence Secretary John Healey said the activities demonstrated the services’ commitment to protecting national security

Evening Standard

Why are Storm Shadow missiles a new flashpoint between Putin and the West?

Could lifting of restrictions on use of long-range missiles spell escalation of hostilities between Russia and the West?

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What are Storm Shadow missiles and why are they important in the Ukraine-Russia war?

The British-made missiles are being used as part of Ukraine’s fightback against Russia

Evening Standard

IMF plan to visit Russia to assess economy prompts dismay across Europe

Protest letter sent to fund’s head over move to send staff to Moscow for first review since invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Russia revokes accreditation of six British diplomats over spying claims

UK Foreign Office calls allegations ‘completely baseless’ as tensions escalate over war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

‘The game continues’: evacuating casualties and bombing bridges in Kursk

Drone operators and a volunteer medic on the ever-changing dynamics on the frontline of the Ukraine incursion

The Guardian - UK

‘Usually just rhetoric’: European policy leaders downplay Putin’s war threats

International reaction muted over Russia’s warning about allowing Kyiv to strike it with western-made missiles

The Guardian - UK

Russian central bank hikes rates to fight inflation fueled by military spending in growing economy

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by a full percentage point to 19% to combat high inflation as government spending on the military strains the economy’s capacity to produce goods and services and drives up workers’ wages

The Independent UK

Russia Raises Interest Rate To Combat High Inflation

Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 19% to combat high inflation caused by government spending.

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Russia Accuses British Diplomats Of Spying, Orders Expulsion

Russia accuses British diplomats of spying, leading to their expulsion amid tensions over Ukraine. Expulsions follow increased diplomatic tensions between ...

France 24

Sky's the limit? Ukraine presses allies to allow long-range strikes

We have asked the question before: does Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine put superpowers on a collision course? With the revelation that Iran is supplying Russia with not just drones but ballistic missiles, allies strongly suggest that a UK-US summit in Washington this Friday could, on the quiet, mean…

Al Jazeera

Putin warns Ukraine use of long-range arms will put NATO at war with Russia

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has urged allies to lift restrictions on Western-supplied arms to strike deep inside Russia.

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin's behaviour 'increasingly erratic' and 'volatile,' says Cabinet minister amid Kyiv missiles row

Joe Biden and Sir Keir Starmer were expected to discuss the Russian president’s conduct at a meeting in Washington

The Guardian - US

Keir Starmer meets with Joe Biden at White House as Putin warns Nato against letting Ukraine send long-range missiles – as it happened

Antony Blinken says new US sanctions against Russia are in response to Kremlin’s attempt to ‘subvert and polarize free and open societies’. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

The name’s Bond... ‘Biffy’ Bond? The real-life sailor, spy and friend of Ian Fleming who ‘inspired 007’

The Bond-like adventures of Biffy began in 1916 in Russia and appear straight from the pages of 007 thrillers

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