Russia prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich Court expected to issue verdict in espionage trial of The Wall Street Journal reporter on Friday. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2024
Volodymyr Zelensky greeted by Keir Starmer on No10 steps before historic address to Cabinet The UK has announced new measures to tackle a ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers helping Russia evade sanctions. Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024
Donald Trump warned by Britain it's in America’s interest that Vladimir Putin does not win Ukraine war Defence Secretary John Healey laid out the argument ahead of Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky addressing the Cabinet in No10 Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024
UK politics: Zelenskiy asks Starmer to ‘show leadership’ and let Ukraine use weapons anywhere in Russia – as it happened Ukrainian president says ability to use western weapons to strike into enemy territory is key to his country’s defence The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 875 As the war enters its 875th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2024
Espionage trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia reaches closing arguments Russian court officials said closing arguments have begun in the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who faces charges of spying that he, the Journal and the U.S. government have vehemently denied The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024
Evan Gershkovich: Determined US Journalist In Russian Prison Evan Gershkovich, the 32-year-old Wall Street Journal reporter that Russia charged with espionage, could soon be sentenced in a fast-tracked trial condemned by the US as a Kremlin ploy to secure prisoner swaps with the West. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024
Leader of Belarus marks 30 years in power after crushing all dissent and cozying up to Moscow For three decades, European leaders have come and gone, but Alexander Lukashenko remains in absolute control of Belarus The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024
Russia 'Spy' Trial Of US Reporter Reaches Final Stages Russia's expedited espionage trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich reaches its final stages Friday in a case condemned as a sham by Washington. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Attack on Russian bases in Crimea Command centre and ammunition depot hit, says Ukrainian defence source; Ukraine’s army confirms pullout from Urozhaine. What we know on day 877 The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024
Zelensky to brief cabinet as first foreign leader to visit No 10 under Starmer The Ukrainian president is expected to address ministers on the need to expand Europe’s industrial defence base The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Zelenskiy to attend UK cabinet meeting in effort to disrupt Russian oil sales Ukraine’s president will ask for more help to block Putin’s growing ‘shadow fleet’ of tankers carrying sanctioned crude to buyers The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Keir Starmer's Cabinet and strike £3.5bn finance deal UKRAINIAN president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address Keir Starmer’s Cabinet in a symbolic display of the Prime Minister’s commitment to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2024
Closing Arguments In Trial Of US Journalist In Russia Trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia raises concerns about press freedom and treatment of journalists, with international attention on the case. Top News · Jul 18, 2024
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 Ukraine recap: the bleak prospect of a Trump-Vance White House Ukraine will no longer exist by 2034, or so says former Russian president and Kremlin attack dog, Dmitry Medvedev. Medvedev didn’t say so in as many words. But, reflecting recently on the outgoing Nato leader Jens Stoltenberg’s dream of Ukraine joining within ten years, he said none of the current…
Top News · Jul 18, 2024 American Citizen Sentenced To 13 Years In Russian Penal Colony American citizen Travis Leake sentenced to 13 years in Russian penal colony for drug charges, highlighting challenges faced by foreign nationals in navigat...
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Ukraine forced to pull out from yet another village as Russia reduces region to ruins Ukrainian forces are being pushed back in some places along the front line by the bigger and better equipped army
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2024 Russia advances in Ukraine but suffers losses, rows with Western powers Moscow was rushing reinforcements to Donetsk and Kharkiv after unexpectedly high losses for limited advances.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 A Trump-Vance White House could undermine European security – and end up pushing Russia and China closer Donald Trump’s choice of Ohio senator J.D. Vance as his running mate in the presidential election has reignited European fears of American abandonment. Vance is known for his opposition to aid for Ukraine and his almost singular focus on China as the defining security challenge for the United States.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Von der Leyen pledges ‘European air shield’ to combat Russia threat as she is re-elected as EU chief ‘The next five years will define Europe’s place in the world for the next five decades,’ Ms Von der Leyen says
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen re-elected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president Lawmakers at the European Parliament have re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 Russia’s reasons for invading Ukraine – however debatable – shouldn’t be ignored in a peace deal Recent developments in the US presidential campaign have pushed the question of how to resolve the war in Ukraine war up the agenda. With a Republican presidential victory looking increasingly likely, reports suggest Donald Trump would quickly demand that Ukraine enter peace talks should he win November’s election.
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024 Zelensky Rejects Attempts To Cut Deals With Russia After Orban Visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday slammed any attempts to cut deals with Moscow behind Kyiv's back, after Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Top News · Jul 18, 2024 Massachusetts Air National Guard Member Faces Court-Martial Massachusetts Air National Guard member faces court-martial for leaking classified military documents, exposing sensitive information about Russia's war in...
Top News · Jul 18, 2024 Ukraine Vows To Battle Russian Forces Despite US Uncertainty Ukraine's Defense Minister remains confident in facing Russian forces amid evolving U.S. policy dynamics.