England captain Leah Williamson ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers in major blow to Lionesses The Lionesses are due to face Spain and Ukraine in World Cup qualifiers over the coming days The Independent UK · Jun 1
Ukraine: How a kamikaze drone partially operated by AI is attacking Russian convoys Drones piloted by artificial intelligence are now being deployed on the Ukrainian front lines, and while there has been much talk about them, there is still much that remains unknown. The US-made Hornet Drone, which is partially guided by AI, is at the centre of a new Ukrainian strategy to… France 24 · Jun 1
One person killed, two dozen wounded in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine One person was killed and two dozen people were wounded in Russian drone attacks across Ukraine on Monday, local authorities said, as Kyiv and Moscow step up long-range strikes amid stalled peace talks. The Times of India · Jun 1
‘International terrorism’: Russia slams France's seizure of Russian-linked tanker, terms it 'illegal' France has detained a Russian-linked oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic, suspecting it of violating sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war. Russia vehemently condemned the seizure as illegal, bordering on 'international terrorism,' and vowed to protect its shipping. This action is part of a wider Western effort to curb… The Times of India · Jun 1
France and allies intercept uncompliant Russian shadow fleet tanker, Kremlin calls it 'piracy' Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · Jun 1
How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimes US funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This impacts investigations into alleged torture and abductions. Other nations are stepping up, but the loss of US support creates significant challenges. Victims may be denied justice as evidence gathering and prosecution… The Economic Times · Jun 1
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin says French seizure of tanker ‘bordering on piracy’ as it vows response Lukashenko says he knows the Ukrainian military 'does not want any war with Belarus' The Independent UK · Jun 1
Ukraine war briefing: Big drone deal awaits Trump signature, says Zelenskyy Both sides can use each other’s expertise, Ukrainian president stresses; more Russian oil facilities burning after attacks. What we know on day 1,559 The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
"Ukraine Turns Real-Life Kills into Video Game Thrills for Drone Pilots" "Kyiv says the Army of Drones Bonus system, in which points may be redeemed for weapons, is the first of its kind anywhere." Reason · May 31
Ukraine drones hit Russian pipeline, refinery and depot Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces have struck a Russian oil refinery "700km from the front line". AAP · May 31
AAP · May 31 TEN:Swiatek stunned in Paris on big day for Ukraine tennis There'll be a new women's champion at the French Open after Iga Swiatek's shock exit -- and the 2026 victor could come from Ukraine.
France 24 · May 31 Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The Times of India · May 31 Ukrainian drones hit oil depot, key pipeline facility in Russia Ukraine said on Sunday that its drones struck a major oil pipeline dispatch station and an oil depot deep inside Russia, as Kyiv continued to expand long-range attacks on Moscow's energy infrastructure more than four years into the war.
France 24 · May 31 Swiatek out of French Open as Kostyuk, Svitolina book all-Ukrainian quarter-final Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock fourth-round exit at Roland Garros on Sunday, falling 7-5 6-1 to Madrid Open winner Marta Kostyuk on her 25th birthday. Third seed Swiatek became the latest top contender to crash out, while Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarter-finals.
Euronews · May 31 Russia launches fresh strikes on Ukraine, Kyiv hits refinery hub In response to Russian shelling of Ukrainian territory, Ukrainian forces launched a series of powerful strikes on strategically important Russian oil infrastructure.
The Economic Times · May 31 Drone hits captured nuclear plant in Ukraine: IAEA A drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine. The UN nuclear agency confirmed the incident. Russian officials blamed Ukraine for a deliberate attack. Ukraine denied the accusations, calling them baseless. The strike reportedly damaged the turbine building's wall but not core equipment. This incident raises concerns about…
The Times of India · May 31 'Yet another propaganda ploy': Kyiv denies Russian claim of drone strike on nuclear plant Ukraine on Sunday rejected Russian claims that it had carried out a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as both sides exchanged accusations following fresh attacks amid the ongoing war.
The Independent UK · May 31 Ukraine hits Russian energy targets and denies striking Kremlin-occupied nuclear plant Ukraine has launched new strikes on Russian energy sites
The Guardian - UK · May 31 ‘I was five seconds from death’: Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man, on owning Shakhtar and resisting Russia In a rare interview, Rinat Akhmetov talks to Nick Ames about football, his ownership of the Azovstal steelworks and why he is optimistic about the future
The Independent UK · May 31 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belarus leader issues ominous threat to Zelensky over ‘one major target’ The Ukrainian president hopes to press on with talks while his country remains in a stronger strategic position
Euronews · May 31 Pashinyan on course for landslide victory and pro-West mandate in Armenia election, new poll shows A new poll projects Armenian Premier Nikol Pashinyan’s party could win a large parliamentary majority, as Russia intensifies its campaign to counter Yerevan's pro-West realignment, warning of a Ukraine scenario.