Ukraine war briefing: German woman arrested over attempted suicide bomb attack IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 20
Crude Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Escalate May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is up +4.87 (+5.81%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is up +0.1140 (+3.79%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to... Barchart · Apr 20
My Take 5 (Edition 66): The week that was in international affairs Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, historic elections in Hungary, polls in Bulgaria, Ukraine’s robot army, and the Baltic states’ principled stance against Russian aggression. So let’s get to it. The Times of India · Apr 20
Europol 'hackathon' sleuths trace 45 Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly moved out of their country and to Russia, according to officials and independent experts. Euronews · Apr 20
Cities helping cities rebuild: How local partnerships are shaping Ukraine’s recovery The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe recently called for local and national authorities to work together to help Ukraine recover and rebuild four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. The Conversation · Apr 20
Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM? Bulgaria's former president hailed a "victory of hope" after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years. Euronews · Apr 20
Turkey rallies global middle powers in Antalya amid Hormuz crisis At the Antalya summit, Erdoğan brought together leaders of 150 countries to tackle crises, promote alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, and showcase the growing diplomatic clout of middle powers. Euronews · Apr 20
On the issues: A Q&A with Ken Paxton and John Cornyn As Cornyn and Paxton head to the runoff, we updated our Q&A to reflect the two candidates. Both declined to participate, so we used their past statements and voting history to show where they stand on foreign policy, AI and other key issues. The Texas Tribune · Apr 20
Josh Barrie reviews Sova: Take a wine flight to Eastern Europe Sova is this new, polished and a little contrived — but once it loosens up, it’s going to be a marvel, says Josh Barrie Evening Standard · Apr 20
Watch: Russia’s Tuapse refinery on fire after Ukraine strikes; two ships struck in Crimea Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port.… The Times of India · Apr 20
Europe Today: Russia-friendly Radev wins in Bulgaria as Orbán hints at lifting EU Ukraine loan veto Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. Euronews · Apr 20
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump envoys ‘disrespectful’ for visiting Moscow not Kyiv, Zelensky says Zelensky says that the shortage of Patriot missiles is ‘worse than ever’ through the US-Iran crisis The Independent UK · Apr 20
Ukraine war briefing: Europe needs homegrown missile defence in a year – Zelenskyy Ukrainian president discusses Patriot alternative with other countries; Bulgarian election may be new headache for Kyiv. What we know on day 1,517 The Guardian - AU · Apr 20
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 19 Russian-made Shahed drones are ‘disintegrating in the air before reaching their targets’ due to shoddy manufacturing, video shows Video footage captured by Ukrainian Sting interceptor drones shows that Russia’s endless drone assault is now powered by what some commenters have described as ‘flying garbage.’
The Independent UK · Apr 19 Pope Leo calls for ‘weapons to fall silent’ in Ukraine and commends ceasefire in Lebanon Pope Leo has appealed for an end to the war in Ukraine during his tour of Africa.
The Independent UK · Apr 19 Russian attacks kill at least 2 as Ukraine strikes a Russian drone factory Russian strikes have killed at least two people in Ukraine, according to officials
Euronews · Apr 19 Ukraine targeted with over 230 Russian drones, Zelenskyy blasts US green light for Russian oil Ukrainian Defence Forces targeted drone manufacturing plants in Russia and on occupied Ukrainian territory.
Euronews · Apr 19 EU and Magyar agreed to work together for release of EU cash after weekend talks Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 19 Chernobyl is too radioactive for humans – but wild animals are thriving like never before Wolves now prowl the vast no-man’s-land spanning Ukraine and Belarus, and brown bears have returned after more than a century
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 ‘I was fighting two wars’: Ukraine’s soldiers confront their addiction struggles Troops frequently use substances to help cope with untreated PTSD and anxiety, producing a negative spiral
Radio France Internationale · Apr 19 Bulgaria votes for eighth time since 2021 as it struggles to end political chaos Bulgaria on Sunday held its eighth legislative election in five years, with ex-president Rumen Radev's grouping tipped to win on a pledge to fight corruption, after an anti-graft movement triggered a long political crisis.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19 Ukraine war briefing: search for motive after gunman kills six in Kyiv President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says motive is ‘being thoroughly investigated’ after rare street shooting in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,516
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18 Investigators examine whether Ukraine terrorist attack was directed by Russia The attacker, who killed six people in Kyiv before police shot him dead, was a Ukrainian citizen born in Moscow
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Ukrainian police shoot and kill a gunman who killed at least 6 and took hostages in a supermarket Ukrainian officials say a gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been and shot and killed by police