Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future With Trump wavering on Nato and war in Ukraine, Europe is scrambling to spend billions on weapons such as drones The Guardian - UK · May 10
Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations of violating ceasefire Attacks continue but at a lower intensity; Putin signals preparedness to end the war. What we know on day 1,537 The Guardian - AU · May 10
‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals The Guardian - UK · May 9
Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade Moscow blanketed in heavy security despite last-minute announcement of three-day ceasefire with Ukraine The Guardian - UK · May 9
‘We are talking about energy security for Europe’: Norway doubles down on oil and gas production Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East The Guardian - UK · May 9
‘The odds are not in our favour’: who sets the Doomsday Clock – and what can they tell us about the future of humanity? With the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves more time? The Guardian - UK · May 9
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy ‘hereby decrees’ Moscow can hold Victory Day parade Ukraine president says ‘Red Square shall be excluded’ from any attacks, while Kyiv, Moscow and Trump proclaim three-day ceasefire. What we know on day 1,536 The Guardian - AU · May 9
Russia and Ukraine confirm three-day ceasefire from 9 May Both sides also confirm prisoner swap which Donald Trump announced along with suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ on the battlefield The Guardian - UK · May 9
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes one of Russia’s largest oil refineries a day before Victory Day parade Kremlin confirms it has increased security measures for Putin's attendance at Red Square parade The Independent UK · May 8
Ukraine war briefing: Distant strike on Russian missile ship in Caspian Sea Defence ministers of Ukraine and Sweden talk Gripen fighter jet deal; verbal exchanges escalate over Victory Day parade. The Guardian - AU · May 8
Crude Oil Recovers as US May Restart Operations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-0.28%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0033 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed lower on Thursday on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the US presented a... Barchart · May 7
Russia’s pared-down Victory Day parade tells a story: Away from the pomp, war in Ukraine is not going to Putin’s plan Victory Day in Russia, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union, has long held particular importance in Vladimir Putin’s Russia. The Conversation · May 7
Ukraine war briefing: Nato jets scrambled after drones crash in Latvia IN FULL The Independent UK · May 7
Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Iran Peace Hopes June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.36 (-3.53%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0862 (-2.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower for a second day today on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the... Barchart · May 7
Euronews · May 7 Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.
Euronews · May 7 Germany calls for end to EU unanimity rule to stop decision-making 'standstill' Twelve countries have already backed the initiative, with repeated obstruction by Viktor Orbán's Hungary increasingly fuelling calls for reform.
Euronews · May 7 Russia strikes Kharkiv residential district as drone attacks escalate A major Russian drone offensive struck Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district and other cities, injuring civilians and destroying homes despite Ukraine’s strong air defence.
The Independent UK · May 7 Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Hantavirus outbreak ‘not start of pandemic’ says WHO, as Canaries secure concessions over cruise docking plans - as it happened Health body gives briefing as Spain says ship will not dock in Tenerife but be anchored offshore and passengers will have no contact with the public
The Conversation · May 7 Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin Russia has dramatically scaled back its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9, with no heavy military hardware for the first time in 20 years. There will also be fewer foreign or Russian dignitaries present.
The Independent UK · May 7 ‘I saw a red dot’: The opponents of Russia facing death threats across Europe Putin has long faced accusations of silencing its enemies abroad
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school teaching hacking and election meddling Exclusive: Documents obtained by journalists show the role of ‘Department 4’ within a Moscow University in training operatives for the military
The Independent UK · May 7 Alarm raised as two drones crash in Nato country after crossing from Russia Russian foreign ministry urges countries with diplomatic missions in Kyiv to treat warning seriously
The Guardian - AU · May 7 Ukraine war briefing: Putin threat to foreign embassies in Kyiv Russia vows ‘retaliatory’ strikes if Moscow parade if attacked – despite Ukraine offering truce; departing Orbán surrenders Ukrainian cash and gold. What we know on day 1,534