What is Kim Jong Un’s ‘self-destruct’ policy for North Korean soldiers in Ukraine? IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine-Israel row deepens over Russian shipments of stolen grain In a continuation of the ongoing diplomatic uproar, Zelenskyy publicly criticised Israel on Tuesday for considering a purchase of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russia from temporarily occupied territories in southern Ukraine. Euronews · Apr 28
Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut freed from Belarusian jail, officials say Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. Euronews · Apr 28
EU 'ready' to sanction Israel over Russian vessel carrying stolen Ukrainian grain A diplomatic crisis has erupted between Ukraine and Israel following the arrival in Haifa of a Russian vessel reportedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain. Brussels says it is ready to sanction those involved. Euronews · Apr 28
Shakhtar Donetsk’s European odyssey heads to Palace after marathon campaign Conference League semi-finals pit Ukrainian side against Premier League opposition, with the club still reeling from the affects of war The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
North Korea sharply increased executions during Covid-19 lockdown, rights group says Five of the execution sites used to punish North Koreans situated near Kim Jong Un’s office in Pyongyang The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine says it shot down record 33,000 Russian drones last month The military has also established a new command within the air force to bolster the nation’s capabilities The Independent UK · Apr 28
Video: Fire erupts at Russia’s Tuapse refinery after Ukraine drone attack, nearby buildings evacuated A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a massive fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, prompting evacuations. This major Rosneft facility, crucial for fuel exports, had previously halted operations after an earlier drone attack. Authorities are responding to the incident, with the Kremlin confirming measures are being taken. The Times of India · Apr 28
North Korea honours soldiers killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine with new museum IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Kim Jong Un confirms self-destruct policy for North Korean fighters in Ukraine war North Korean dictator gives first public acknowledgement that troops were ordered to kill themselves to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces The Independent UK · Apr 28
Germany suggests Ukraine must lose territory for Russian peace deal IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Israel for buying ‘stolen grain’ in growing rift Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine war briefing: Arrests over Russian GRU-linked murder plots in Lithuania Fundraiser for Ukraine was among targets, Lithuanian authorities allege; Kyiv collars Israel over Russian shipments of stolen Ukrainian grain. What we know on day 1,525 The Guardian - AU · Apr 28
'The death of Top Gun' — Ukraine becomes the first to scale remotely operated interceptors that can score aerial kills from "thousands of kilometers" away while staying in bunkers as era of pilotless dogfighting and zero crew casualties takes to the sky Ukraine demonstrates interceptor drones controlled from distant bunkers capable of destroying aerial targets far beyond traditional engagement ranges. TechRadar · Apr 27
International Business Times · Apr 27 Europe And Asia Drive Global Military Spending To Record $2.9T Amid Worldwide Rearmament Global military spending surged to a record $2.887 trillion in 2025, marking the eleventh consecutive year of growth.
Euronews · Apr 27 Ukraine summons Israel's ambassador over allegedly stolen grain being shipped to Haifa Kyiv has warned Israel of a brewing diplomatic crisis, should authorities permit a vessel carrying grain allegedly stolen from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories to dock and unload.
Barchart · Apr 27 Strait of Hormuz Closure Limits Energy Supplies and Supports Crude Oil Prices June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +1.97 (+2.09%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0372 (+1.12%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb as stalled peace talks between the US...
Barchart · Apr 27 Crude Oil Prices Rally on Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +2.68 (+2.84%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0602 (+1.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today, with gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb as stalled peace talks between the US and Iran...
Euronews · Apr 27 Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU membership may depend on territorial concessions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Ukraine’s proposed timeline for EU membership is unrealistic, as debate over enlargement continues to intensify. “Zelenskyy had the idea of joining the EU on January 1, 2027. That will not work. Even January 1, 2028, is not realistic."
The Conversation · Apr 27 Ukraine’s killer robots show how war is changing For the first time, Ukraine has captured a Russian position using only ground robots and aerial drones, reports suggest. In a message posted on social media on April 14, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky said: “The occupiers surrendered, and the operation was carried out without infantry and without losses on our…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 27 Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report World military spending rose again in 2025, reaching a record $2.9 trillion (€2.67 trillion), according to new figures from Stockholm-based global armament watchdog SIPRI. This comes as governments responded to war, strategic rivalry and uncertainty, with Europe and Asia leading the push for rearmament.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 A predawn Russian drone strike hits Ukraine's Odesa, wounding 14; 2 killed in Russian-held Kherson Authorities in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern city of Odesa has wounded 14 people, including two children
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 The Eukrainian review – heroic portrait of the diplomat trying to haul Ukraine into Europe Viktor Nordenskiöld’s film follows Ukraine’s deputy minister Olha Stefanishyna as she negotiates her country’s path into the EU, but lacks some of the rigour needed
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Odesa bears brunt of latest Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened Across country, at least 14 have been injured as Zelenskyy highlights importance of air defences