Latest leak suggests US spying on UN chief Guterres over Russia US document says UN secretary general accommodated Russia during Black Sea grain deal talks, according to a news report. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023
Ukraine stands firm on Crimea, wants Russia out of all areas Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country won’t budge from its demand that Russia withdraw its forces from Crimea, as well as from other parts of Ukraine that Moscow illegally annexed more recently The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Ukraine Russia war – live: UN chief reacts to US spying revelations as leaks suspect is arrested outside home Jake Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Air National Guard, has been arrested over the alleged leak of classified documents online The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Ukraine war: Pentagon leaks paint gloomy picture of long war that can’t be won but must not be lost Classified Pentagon documents leaked last week paint a grim picture of the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. While it may well be the most significant national security breach since the Snowden leaks of US National Security Agency material a decade ago, the fact that the leak occurred is almost… The Conversation · Apr 13, 2023
Kyiv calls for NATO to secure Black Sea and integrate Ukrainian defences BUCHAREST - NATO should play a bigger role in security in the Black Sea, and integrate Ukrainian air and missile defences with those of its allies, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitro Kuleba said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Iran in Secret Talks with China, Russia to Acquire Ballistic Missile Fuel China and Russia are engaged in secret talks with Iran to supply a key chemical compound used to propel ballistic missiles, according to diplomats familiar with the matter. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023
Russian regions cancel Victory Day parades due to ‘security concerns’ at the Ukraine border Russia’s high-profile Victory Day parades have been cancelled in some areas due to “security concerns” at the border, UK military chiefs have said. Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023
Ukraine's Naftogaz says Russia told to pay $5 billion in arbitration case Ukraine's state-owned gas company Naftogaz on Thursday said Russia has been ordered by an arbitration court in The Hague to pay $5 billion in compensation for unlawfully expropriating its assets in annexed Crimea in 2014. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Poland skeptical on French hopes for Russia, Ukraine talks Poland is skeptical about French attempts to organise talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Polish foreign minister said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Terrifying moment Russian bullet misses Ukrainian soldier’s head by an INCH Incredible footage shows the moment a Russian bullet zooms past the Ukrainian soldier and hits the wall with a puff of dust, seeming no higher than an inch above his head Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
‘Eyes and ears’: Could drones prove decisive in the Ukraine war? How Ukraine is looking to drones, used for reconnaissance and guided-missile attacks, to win the war. Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023
EU adds Russia's Wagner mercenary group to sanctions list The European Union on Thursday added Russia's Wagner mercenary group to its sanctions list for "actively participating in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine" as US authorities made an arrest in connection with the leak of confidential documents. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All… France 24 · Apr 13, 2023
Ukraine war – live: Kherson residents detail abuses in ‘deadly Russian torture chamber’ Alleged detainees describe being electrocuted and subjected to false executions The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Thursday briefing: What serious new leaks from the Pentagon have to say about Ukraine, Russia and more In today’s newsletter: A cache of classified US government documents expose the country’s thinking on the Ukraine conflict and much more The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023 Pentagon leaks linked to young gun enthusiast who worked at military base – report Man known online as ‘OG’ is said to have access to large amounts of classified material and to regard intelligence services as repressive
The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023 US attorney general confirms arrest of air national guardsman suspected of being behind intelligence leaks – as it happened This blog is now closed. Our main story is here.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Ukraine war – live: Zelensky condemns Russian ‘beasts’ after beheading video Kyiv says it is ‘not going to forgive murderers’ as Kremlin admits video is ‘horrible’
Al Jazeera · Apr 13, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 414 As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 414th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 In Kyiv visit, Sen. Murkowski calls for bipartisan backing of Ukraine WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, traveling to Kyiv, Ukraine, with other senators to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, called for united support of the Ukrainian war effort.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Alleged leaks about UK special forces in Ukraine could ‘endanger lives’ ‘This deliberate, large-scale disclosure of sensitive material could easily endanger lives,’ said senior Tory MP Tobias Ellwood.
Reuters · Apr 13, 2023 Moldova needs $275 million to modernise armed forces -defence official Moldova needs 250 million euros ($275 million) to modernise its armed forces following Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine last year, a senior defence official in the pro-Western country said on Wednesday.
The New Daily · Apr 12, 2023 Ukraine rejects Russian Wagner Bakhmut control claims Ukrainian officials say the country's forces control more than the 20 per cent of Bakhmut, rejecting statements from the Russian Wagner mercenary group.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 UK confirms further $500 million in loan guarantees for Ukraine Britain is ready to provide an extra $500 million of loan guarantees to Ukraine, taking the total this year to $1 billion, British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday.
Fortune · Apr 12, 2023 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine boosted clean energy to power more than 90% of new demand last year, report says The Russian invasion of Ukraine could represent a 'turning point' in the world's transition to clean power.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy asks global leaders to seize Russian assets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told a gathering of global finance leaders in Washington that his country needed $14.1 billion immediately for critical reconstruction needs and pleaded with officials to use frozen Russian assets to help pay the cost.