Iceland seeks vote in August on whether to restart EU membership talks Iceland’s government says the country will hold a referendum in August on whether to restart European Union membership talks The Independent UK · Mar 6
Probe into Russian-backed parcel bomb plot identifies 22 suspects The suspected perpetrators were recruited from Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine. Evening Standard · Mar 6
Brussels urges Orbán and Zelenskyy to 'dial down escalatory rhetoric' over Druzhba "That type of language is not acceptable. There must not be threats against EU member states," Brussels said after Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated giving Viktor Orbán's address to Ukrainian soldiers Euronews · Mar 6
Russia Allegedly Providing Real-Time Intelligence to Iran on U.S. Military Assets: Report Russia has reportedly been supplying Iran with real-time intelligence on the locations of American military assets in the Middle East, potentially assisting Tehran in targeting U.S. forces during the ongoing regional conflict. The claim comes from a report by The Washington Post, which cited several officials familiar with the intelligence-sharing… Whats Hot · Mar 6
Affordable and efficient: Why everyone wants Ukraine’s drone interceptors Since 2022 Kyiv has developed a complex and multi-layered air defence system, which includes mobile fire groups, often using pickup trucks armed with heavy machine guns, and domestically developed interceptors. Euronews · Mar 6
Sarina Wiegman insists England need to be on the ball to beat Iceland England got their campaign off to the perfect start on Tuesday against Ukraine. The Independent UK · Mar 6
'Bring our sons home': Kenyan families demand action over Russian war recruitment Families of young Kenyan men who found themselves fighting in Ukraine after being duped into joining the Russian military are calling on the Kenyan government to provide information on their whereabouts – and for a ban on any future recruitment. Radio France Internationale · Mar 6
Russia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assets Russia is reportedly sharing intelligence on US military assets in the Middle East with Iran, potentially aiding Tehran's targeting of American forces. This alleged assistance, detailed by officials, could explain the precision of recent Iranian strikes. While the US downplays Russian involvement, the move highlights shifting geopolitical alliances amid ongoing… The Times of India · Mar 6
Zelensky offers Trump technology to shoot down Iran Shahed drones that could save US millions Kyiv has offered its expertise from Ukraine war but seeks Patriot missiles in return The Independent UK · Mar 6
Iceland plans summer referendum on talks to join the European Union Iceland's government has announced a referendum for 29 August on resuming talks to join the European Union. This decision fast-tracks a previous commitment to hold such a vote by 2027, prompted by geopolitical unrest. Renewed interest in EU membership stems from rising living costs, the war in Ukraine, and threats… The Independent UK · Mar 6
Europe must urgently boost missile production, EU defence chief warn, as global demand soars Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months. Euronews · Mar 6
Hungary ‘demands answers’ over seized Ukrainian gold and cash as Kyiv accuses Budapest of ‘hostage’ situation – as it happened Ukraine police investigating what foreign ministry calls a ‘hostage’ situation involving seven employees of Oschadbank stopped by Hungary The Guardian - UK · Mar 6
Bank employees detained and cash seized in Hungary, Ukraine says Ukraine is accusing Hungary of detaining seven Ukrainian bank workers and seizing a major cash-and-gold shipment during a convoy trip across Hungary The Independent UK · Mar 6
Euronews · Mar 6 Ukraine accuses Hungary of seizing bank convoy carrying gold, cash and staff Kyiv claims Hungarian authorities kidnapped seven employees of the Ukrainian Oschadbank, together with a large quantity of cash and gold, and has warned its citizens to avoid transiting Hungary.
Euronews · Mar 6 Newsletter: Orbán-Zelenskyy dispute spirals to new heights Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for crisis management Hadja Lahbib reacts to the war gripping the Middle East.
The Independent UK · Mar 6 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pushes Zelensky to reach peace deal with Putin and claims Kremlin is ‘ready’ Trump says Zelenky’s ‘got even less cards’ now
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6 Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges Zelenskyy to ‘get a deal done’ with Russia US president again suggests Zelenskyy needs to compromise; Ukraine president says US is seeking its drone expertise for the Middle East. What we know on day 1,472
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Teenager who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination plot sentenced to life in prison The judge called Nikita Casap’s offences ’horrific’ and ’inexplicable‘
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Volodymyr Zelensky is the heir to Churchill this continent needs THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The bravery of the leonine Ukrainian president in an exclusive interview with The Independent is all the more remarkable in the face of America’s indifference and Europe’s inconsistency
Barchart · Mar 5 Crude Oil Prices Surge as Iran War Upends Global Crude Flows April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +6.35 (+8.51%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1560 (+6.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices soared on Thursday, with crude posting a 19.5-month nearest-futures high and gasoline posting a 1.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb as the...
The Times of India · Mar 5 ‘Protection against 'Shaheds'’: US asked Ukraine for help against Iranian drones in Middle East, says Zelenskyy Ukraine has agreed to share its expertise and interceptor drone technology to help the US counter Iranian attacks in the Middle East. President Zelenskyy emphasized that this assistance will only be provided if it doesn't compromise Ukraine's own defense and strengthens diplomatic ties. He also suggested a potential drone-for-missile swap…
Euronews · Mar 5 Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline could be restored ‘in month and a half’ as he hits back at Orbán "Ukraine can repair the Friendship oil pipeline in a month or a month and a half, although it sees no technical or safety reason to do so," Zelenskyy said. "I will be frank: my position, which is shared with European leaders, is that I would not repair the pipeline."
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Zelenskyy says he's reluctant to repair pipeline that brings Russian oil to Central Europe President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he would rather not repair a damaged pipeline that carries Russian oil to Central Europe
Barchart · Mar 5 Crude Oil Prices Soar as Iran War Disrupts Global Supplies April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +4.88 (+6.54%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.1222 (+4.86%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are soaring today, with crude posting a 13.5-month nearest-futures high and gasoline posting a 1.75-year high. Crude prices continued to climb as the war...