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 · Sep 13, 2024
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 · Sep 13, 2024
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 · Sep 13, 2024
‘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 · Sep 13, 2024
‘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 · Sep 13, 2024
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 · Sep 13, 2024
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. Top News · Sep 13, 2024
US hints at allowing Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia, enraging Putin If Washington expands weapons authorisation, NATO will be directly involved in the war, says the Russian leader. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024
Putin Threatens War Against West Over Ukraine Conflict Russian President Putin warns of potential war if Ukraine is allowed to launch attacks deep into Russia using Western weapons. UK PM and US President to di... Top News · Sep 13, 2024
First Thing: Putin warns Nato over Ukraine missiles Warning follows suggestions US may lift restrictions on Ukraine using long-range weapons. Plus, Bernardine Evaristo on the books of her life The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 931 As the war enters its 931st day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024
Storm Shadow missiles: what are they and why are they important for Ukraine? Lifting of western restrictions on use of long-range missiles inside Russia would mark a pivotal moment in the war The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024
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 ... Top News · Sep 13, 2024
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… France 24 · Sep 13, 2024
Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024 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 · Sep 13, 2024 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 · Sep 13, 2024 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 · Sep 13, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024 Russia expels six British diplomats it accuses of spying and sabotage ‘Baseless’ expulsions come as Putin threatens West over Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia
Top News · Sep 13, 2024 Biden And Starmer Discuss Ukraine Weapon Policy Shift President Biden and PM Starmer discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles against Russia. US and UK officials support but have concerns. White House...
Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2024 Britain slams Russian claims of six UK diplomats spying in Moscow as 'completely baseless' The row comes as Sir Keir Starmer arrived in Washington for talks with Joe Biden
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2024 Friday briefing: Why Biden and Starmer are preparing to let Ukraine use western missiles deep inside Russia In today’s newsletter: A green light for the use of the Storm Shadow missile has been billed as a defining moment in the war – and Vladimir Putin has threatened that its use “would mean that Nato countries … are at war with Russia”. Is it a risk worth taking?
International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024 Exiled Russian Dissidents In Germany Get Rare Boost From Freed Activists Not long after Russian dissident Ilya Yashin was freed in a major prisoner swap with the West, he received a hero's welcome in Berlin, a growing centre for exiled Russian activists.
France 24 · Sep 13, 2024 Zelensky says Kursk offensive 'slowed' Russian advance in eastern Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Kyiv’s surprise incursion launched August 6 into Russia’s border region of Kursk had “slowed” Moscow’s advance in eastern Ukraine. “In Kharkiv region, the enemy has been stopped, the progress in Donetsk region has been slowed down,” Zelensky said. He added that there are…
International Business Times · Sep 13, 2024 Biden, Starmer To Discuss Long-range Arms For Ukraine British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Joe Biden will discuss Friday whether to let Kyiv use long-range missiles against Russia, in what is likely their last meeting before an election that could upend US policy on Ukraine.