Iran becoming global drone producer on back of Ukraine war, says US Officials share declassified intelligence as US seeks wider support for sanctions against Tehran The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Iranian presidential visit to China strengthens anti-Western coalition Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "solidarity" with Tehran on Tuesday as he hosted the Islamic Republic's President Ebrahim Raisi at the start of a three-day trip. Radio France Internationale · Feb 14, 2023
EU seeks to use frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine The European Union will on Wednesday launch an ad hoc group to investigate how billions of dollars in frozen Russian funds, including central bank reserves, can be used for reconstruction work in Ukraine, the Swedish government said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
EU countries told to step up defence against state hackers European Union countries must step up their defences against cyber attacks on their financial infrastructure as the war in Ukraine raises the risk of hacks by foreign powers, the bloc's systemic risk watchdog said on Tuesday. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
When two elephants fight: how the global south uses non-alignment to avoid great power rivalries An African proverb notes that “when two elephants fight, it is the grass underneath that suffers”. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023
Zimbabwe’s budget plans open door for growth. But only if high interest rates don't derail them When Zimbabwe’s finance minister Mthuli Ncube presented the national budget for 2023 to Parliament in November 2022, he placed high emphasis on a raft of initiatives designed to spur strong economic growth and unleash economic transformation. These included financing of infrastructure projects, education, health, value chains and other public investments. The Conversation · Feb 14, 2023
Netherlands scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian warplanes flying near Poland Dutch fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a formation of Russian military aircraft near Poland. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Explainer-Can Ukraine's grain corridor ease the global food crisis? Russia has proposed that a U.N.-backed initiative that has enabled grains to be exported from Ukraine's Black Sea ports should be renewed for just 60 days. Reuters · Feb 14, 2023
The Standard View: The race to arm Ukraine is more urgent than ever Intelligence chiefs in the UK believe Vladimir Putin may have given orders for troops to advance in “most sectors” across Ukraine in what could be the start of the a predicted spring offensive. Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023
Ukrainians blow up bridge in Bakhmut amid reports Russia closing in Kyiv denies retreat imminent as Kremlin throws troops at capturing city before one-year anniversary of war The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
National one-minute silence to be held to mark a year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine The Prime Minister will lead the moment of reflection from Downing Street at 11am next Friday to show the UK’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine as it continues its courageous fight against Putin Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023
When did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Nato chief says ‘no signs’ Putin wants peace as he issues ammunition call Jens Stoltenberg urges members to ramp up production for Ukraine, saying Russian leader ‘is preparing for more war’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023
Russia and Belarus planes forced to take bizarre flight paths, adding hours onto Turkey and Egypt journeys Exclusive: Flights from Moscow and Minsk to Istanbul take detours adding up to three hours to journey times The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Russia denies claims it plans to destabilize Moldova Russia has angrily rejected the Moldovan president’s claim about an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her government, accusing Moldova’s authorities of trying to distract public attention from the country's own domestic problems
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 Vladimir Putin preparing for 'MORE war' in Ukraine with new attacks planned NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg was forced to deny the coalition is at war with Moscow despite NATO's backing for Kyiv as the first anniversary of the invasion approaches
Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023 NATO pushes to keep ammo flowing to Ukraine BRUSSELS: Ukraine's Western backers focused at a meeting on Tuesday on keeping ammunition and arms flowing to the war-torn nation, as Kyiv presses for fighter jets to push Russia back.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023 Kremlin: NATO Becoming More Involved in Ukraine Conflict The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the US-led NATO military alliance demonstrated its hostility towards Russia every day, and was becoming more and more involved in the conflict in Ukraine. "NATO is an organization which is hostile to us and which proves this hostility every day," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov…
The New Daily · Feb 14, 2023 Albanese, Wong and Marles have not shown foreign policy know-how yet Many had hoped that the change of government would usher in a shift to a more imaginative and less subservient foreign policy.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 What has Elon Musk said about Russia’s war in Ukraine? The tech tycoon is under fire for limiting military access to Starlink satellite service in Ukraine, but insists his motivation is simply preventing the conflict’s escalation into World War III
France 24 · Feb 14, 2023 US defence head says Ukrainian counteroffensive is expected in the spring Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive in the spring, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday as Russian forces continue their fight to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as NATO defence ministers gathered for talks on how to step up their…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 Council removes part of Banksy domestic violence artwork Council removes broken freezer that formed part of work that artist confirmed was genuine
Reuters · Feb 14, 2023 Kremlin: NATO becoming more involved in Ukraine conflict The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the U.S.-led NATO military alliance demonstrated its hostility towards Russia every day, and was becoming more and more involved in the conflict in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023 Russians who fled war win case to end stay at South Korea airport Two of five Russians living for months at Incheon airport to avoid fighting in Ukraine have refugee appeal accepted.
Salon · Feb 14, 2023 Media spin fueling Ukraine stalemate As a proxy war between Russia and the U.S. drags on, neither side is telling the truth — and the media plays along