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Ukraine-Russia war latest: No sign of breakthrough in Putin’s ‘highly useful’ peace talks as Trump envoys head to Kyiv

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are visiting Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend

The Independent UK · Sep 5

Russia Strikes Ukraine Security Service Headquarters in Kyiv. Zelensky Vows a 'Tangible Response.'

A Russian drone hit the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine, known as the SBU.

International Business Times · Sep 4

Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflict

Fears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief warning to Putin, “Just don’t do it” not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. The reported visit comes as tensions between Moscow and the UK have also risen…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

China Trained Russian Military Personnel For Fighting In Ukraine: Report

Russian military personnel were trained in China in 2025 before some of them returned to fight in Ukraine, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 20

Ukraine’s growing corruption crisis explained as Zelensky fires another top ally

IN FOCUS: Anti-corruption bodies continue to scalp high-ranking Ukrainian officials amid a widening graft probe. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK · May 12

German-made components found in Russian drones despite EU sanctions

Hundreds of thousands of German components can be found in Russian drones and weapons systems. How do these components get to Russia? Research shows complex supply chains via intermediaries and third countries.

Euronews · Apr 21

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nationwide alert sounded in Ukraine after Russian strikes kill 10 in Kharkiv

Putin's forces rain ballistic missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities

The Independent UK · Mar 7

Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts

In today’s newsletter: how the war looks from inside the country four years on – and what the west’s audience and leaders still misunderstand

The Guardian - UK · Feb 24

Body Cam Reveals Decarlos Brown Mental Health Plea Before Ukrainian Refugee Murder on Charlotte Train

Newly released footage shows Decarlos Brown's January crisis before stabbing Iryna Zarutska. Trump demands death penalty amid schizophrenia revelations and Iryna's Law.

International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2025

Monday briefing: ‘New levels of misery’ for Ukraine’s soldiers as diplomatic wrangling drags on

In today’s newsletter: Trump’s stance on the war continues to oscillate while Zelenskyy’s infantry face gruelling stints at the ‘zero line’ amid increasingly lethal Russian attacks

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025