Ukraine secures deal for 20 new fighter jets partly built in UK The deal will see Kyiv purchase 20 advanced Gripen E models to bolster its defence The Independent UK · May 29
Nato says drone that crashed in Romania was ‘of Russian origin’ despite Moscow’s denials – as it happened Putin suggested the drone wreckage be handed over to Russia so that Moscow can conduct its own independent investigation The Guardian - UK · May 29
Ukraine targets Russian energy infrastructure; Moscow says over 200 drones intercepted overnight Intense fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war continues as Ukraine launched drone attacks hitting fuel facilities in Yaroslavl Oblast. Russia claims to have intercepted hundreds of drones. Meanwhile, a Russian drone struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two. The US remains open to mediation, while Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has appealed… The Times of India · May 29
Magyar says Hungary and EU 'close to a deal' on releasing frozen cash ahead of crunch meeting Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds, as Péter Magyar prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday. Euronews · May 29
'Reckless': NATO slams Russian drone crash in Romania NATO and European Union officials have condemned the crash of a Russian drone into a residential block of flats in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati. AAP · May 29
Russian drone strikes Romania, prompting fierce criticism across Europe Romanian President Nicușor Dan has declared the Russian consul in Constanta persona non grata and said the Russian consulate in the Black Sea port city would be closed. Euronews · May 29
Putin alleges drone that struck Romanian apartment building could have been Ukrainian Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday questioned if the drone that crashed into an apartment block in Romania earlier in the day was from Russia, as Bucharest has said, suggesting instead that it could have been a Ukrainian drone. He called for the debris to be handed over to Moscow… France 24 · May 29
Five industries benefiting from Europe's defence spending boom After decades of treating military spending as someone else's problem, Europe is now writing very large defence cheques. Here are the industries set to benefit. Euronews · May 29
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2 Romanian authorities say a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania The Independent UK · May 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky fears ‘massive’ new attack while Putin reacts to Romania drone strike Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building The Independent UK · May 29
Russia accused of launching drone that hit apartment block in Romania, but Putin demands proof A drone struck a residential building in Romania’s city of Galati near the Ukrainian border, injuring two people and triggering a fire after impact, authorities said on Friday. While Bucharest condemned the strike as an "irresponsible escalation" by Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained that there was no evidence that… France 24 · May 29
The Guardian - AU · May 29 Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556
The Conversation · May 28 Friday essay: How to Sell a Genocide exposes the double standards of reporting on Gaza When the University of Queensland Press cancelled the publication of Wiradjuri poet Jazz Money’s book Bila: A River Cycle because of a blog post by its illustrator, 60 UQP contributors signed a letter of protest. Some declared they would no longer publish with UQP. Fourteen staff members issued a statement…
Barchart · May 28 Crude Oil Prices Supported as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed July WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) today is up +0.37 (+0.42%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26 ) is up +0.0168 (+0.55%). Crude oil and gasoline prices recovered from early losses and moved higher today after US forces struck Iranian military targets for the second time this week and Kuwait said...
The Economic Times · May 28 EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and Russia Europe has made clear that it will not play the role of a neutral facilitator between Ukraine and Russia. The European Union firmly backs Ukraine, and ensuring its safety is a top priority, it said. As EU foreign ministers engage in discussions about possibly reaching out to Moscow, their current…
Euronews · May 28 Ukraine to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen jet fighters, Sweden to donate 16 Ukraine is largely reliant on its Western allies to down Russian missile barrages, despite having pioneered a system for intercepting long-range drones that is the envy of some of the world's most advanced militaries.
Euronews · May 28 EU will never be a neutral mediator between Ukraine and Russia, says Kallas The High Representative has dismissed the buzz over a special envoy for talks with Russia, arguing the EU will "never" be a neutral mediator between Moscow and Kyiv. "We have been clearly on Ukraine's side," she said.
The Independent UK · May 28 Ukraine war briefing: EU foreign policy chief warns of Russian peace talks ‘trap’ IN FULL
The Economic Times · May 28 EU import cuts threaten Ukraine's battered steel sector, Interpipe CEO says Ukraine's vital steel sector faces a new threat from European Union import quotas. This move could severely damage the war-torn industry, despite prior EU assurances. Ukrainian steel producers are already struggling with war-related challenges. The EU's decision risks significant economic losses for Ukraine and contradicts its stated support for the…
France 24 · May 28 Talk to Russia? First, Europe needs to pick an envoy – and know what it wants to say With the US bogged down in its war against Iran, Ukraine has been urging Europe to step up and play an active role in negotiations on bringing the Russian invasion to an end. But EU officials say the bloc first needs to be aligned on what it wants to say…
AAP · May 28 Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks
International Business Times · May 28 U.S. Rejects Claim That Diplomats Left Kyiv Over Russian Warning That It Would Step Up Attacks The U.S. rejected claims that diplomats left Kyiv following Moscow's warnings to do so as it would step up attacks against the Ukrainian capital.