Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI A new SIPRI study lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024
Philippine President Says Russian Submarine 'Worrisome' The UFA 490 submarine was spotted 148 kilometers (92 miles) west of Cape Calavite on Thursday, the Philippine military said. International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024
Russia fires at least 60 North Korean missiles against Kyiv, Ukrainian intelligence says – Russia-Ukraine war as it happened Germany’s foreign minister has accused Vladimir Putin of ‘dragging’ Asia into the conflict The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Olaf Scholz arrives in Kyiv on lightning visit Ukrainian president presses idea of ‘Nato umbrella’ for areas under Kyiv’s control while Kaja Kallas says it should not be ruled out. What we know on day 1,013 The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024
Assault on Aleppo: who are the Syrian rebels HTS and why are they advancing? The fast-moving offensive began on Wednesday, surprising forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad and his allies The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012 These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024
Pro-Russian hackers hit Japan with DDoS attacks over military ties to the US Coordinated DDoS attacks by pro-Russian groups disrupt Japanese logistics and manufacturing sectors. TechRadar · Dec 1, 2024
Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party’s path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2024
Rebels behind Aleppo’s surprise fall took advantage of Russian and Iranian distraction Forces only took three days to take the city from Bashar al-Assad’s regime, but the Middle East’s newest conflict looks set to last The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
Hope and fear in equal measure as local Syrians caught unawares by rebel uprising While local Syrians were relieved the opposition had taken over, they were terrified of retaliation from the regime and its close ally, Russia The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
Putin may have wanted Skripal dead over what he knew, UK officials believe Ex-spy had information about Russian president’s ‘embezzlement’ of profits from metals production, intelligence official says The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024
Syria opposition fighters push towards Hama as gov’t forces launch assault Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition’s surprise advance in northwest Syria. Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2024
Russia Increases Military Spending Amid Ukraine Conflict Russian President Putin approves significant increase in military spending for 2025 amidst escalating conflict in Ukraine. Ongoing conflict prompts budgeta... Top News · Dec 1, 2024
Assad regime scrambles to halt Syrian rebels’ advance after surprise seizure of Aleppo Civilians among casualties as Russia and Syria launch second day of airstrikes, war monitors say The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 ‘The EU wants Ukraine to win this war’: who is its new chief diplomat Kaja Kallas? She stepped down as Estonia’s prime minister to take up foreign policy role replacing tough talker Josep Borrell
Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2024 New EU chiefs mark first day of mandate with visit to Kyiv The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Cabinet minister ‘can’t predict’ whether Ukraine will become part of Nato Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested that territory under his control should be taken under the ‘Nato umbrella’.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Middle East crisis live: Hamas reportedly hold ceasefire talks; hundreds killed in Syrian rebel offensive – as it happened US national security adviser expresses optimism about Gaza ceasefire, while Benjamin Netanyahu is to hold security talks in coming days
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024 Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine
Salon · Dec 1, 2024 Trump's second term could reshape world A prominent historian saw all this coming 14 years ago. Oh, wait — that was me
The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: EU’s new foreign policy chief visits Kyiv after overnight strikes – as it happened Kaja Kallas’s visit comes on her first day in office with the new head of the European council, António Costa, also making the trip to Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,011 These were the key developments on the 1,011th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024 New EU Chiefs Visit Kyiv On First Day Of Mandate The EU's new top diplomat Kaja Kallas and head of the European Council Antonio Costa arrived in Kyiv Sunday in a symbolic show of support for Ukraine on their first day in office.
International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024 For Georgia's Opposition, Protest Is The Cure For Melancholy Like many supporters of Georgia's political opposition, 32-year-old Ani Bakhturidze worries the government is leading her country away from Europe and "towards Russia".
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 1, 2024 Bananas In Pyjamas Actor Spills On How B1 & B2 Were Stolen And Held For $$$ By The Russian Mafia “So the bananas are actually in some gulag in Russia."