Ukraine’s battered power grid faces unprecedented challenge, energy minister says Ukraine's energy minister says Russia has attacked every Ukrainian power plant since its invasion The Independent UK · Jan 16
‘An attempt to break people’: Bucha holds out amid Russia’s weaponisation of winter Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power plants as severe frost set in have been described as ‘crimes against humanity’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 16
Union boss ‘held up communist flag alongside people singing pro-Russia chants in occupied Ukraine’ RMT spokesperson insists that Eddie Dempsey has ‘at no time supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine’ The Independent UK · Jan 16
Photos show Ukraine's historic training center in ruins, but children and athletes still train Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite bombed-out buildings and constant air-raid threats, children and Olympic hopefuls continue to train on its damaged ski tracks. The Independent UK · Jan 16
Slovakia's Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration. Euronews · Jan 16
At a war-ravaged sports center in Ukraine, the hope for Olympic glory persists Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion The Independent UK · Jan 16
France now supplies most of Ukraine’s intelligence, Macron says France is now providing two-thirds of the intelligence Ukraine needs in its war with Russia, President Emmanuel Macron said, overtaking the United States as Kyiv’s main source of intelligence support. Radio France Internationale · Jan 16
Ukraine war videos raise questions over Russia’s recruitment of Africans Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. Radio France Internationale · Jan 16
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone strikes ‘cut power to 200,000 homes in occupied southern Ukraine’ A Kremlin-installed local official said strikes disrupted power in the Zaporizhzhia region The Independent UK · Jan 16
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attack destroys Kharkiv energy facility as UK pledges emergency support Response crews at work following strikes in Ukraine’s second city as Britain commits £20m after Zelenskyy declares energy emergency. What we know on day 1,423 The Guardian - AU · Jan 16
UK Diplomat Kicked Out Of Russia For Allegedly Accused Of Being A Spy Russia expels a British diplomat over unfounded spy allegations, prompting UK to consider response amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and mutual expulsions since Ukraine conflict. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
Donald Trump’s promise to end the war in a day spectacularly implodes, now he is blaming anyone he can He couldn't do it. We Got This Covered · Jan 16
What next for Iran as Trump pulls back? This newsletter was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Jan 15
Dark vessels: how Russia steers clear of Western sanctions with a shadow fleet A shadow fleet of almost 1,000 ageing tankers – totalling 18.5 percent of global capacity – has been used since 2022 to dodge Western oil sanctions. These flag-hopping vessels with opaque ownership and frequent name changes ferry crude oil to Chinese "teapot" refineries from states including Russia, Venezuela and Iran. Radio France Internationale · Jan 15
The Independent UK · Jan 15 What Hungary’s election could mean for Europe as Orbán faces toughest test The result of Viktor Orbán's re-election campaign will have implications far beyond Hungary's borders
The Conversation · Jan 15 Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine outlasts the Soviet fight with the Nazis – here’s what history tells us about Kyiv’s prospects Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine passed a significant milestone on January 13. It has now outlasted the 1,418 days it took Vladimir Putin’s notorious predecessor, the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, to bring his war against Nazi Germany to a successful conclusion.
Euronews · Jan 15 Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attempted attack on energy infrastructure foiled Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference.
Bored Panda · Jan 15 “Canceled For Good”:Timothée Chalamet Sparks Outrage Over “Tone-Deaf” Message To Ukrainian Fans "Self-absorption is not a cute look."
Euronews · Jan 15 Russia remains mostly silent on Iran protests as military cooperation continues It took the Kremlin nearly two weeks of protests in Iran to say "no third party" can change the fundamental nature of relations between Iran and Russia. In an Euronews interview, political analyst and Iran expert Nikita Smagin explains Moscow-Tehran ties.
The Conversation · Jan 15 Canada at war with Russia? Why the debate has shifted from ‘if’ to ‘when’ In the fog-softened half light of the morning of Oct. 14, 2023, security cameras along Finland’s eastern border with Russia captured dozens of figures crossing the frontier.
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 Russia Warns Europe of Nuclear Punishment, Expels UK Diplomat in Escalating Crisis Russia warns nuclear punishment for Europe — UK and Germany in particular — and expels British diplomat, escalating the continental crisis amid rising Ukraine war tensions.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island
Euronews · Jan 15 Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 15 Brussels lays out €90bn loan for Ukraine with military focus The European Unionhas detailed a vast new €90-billion loan package for Ukraine aimed at keeping the country’s economy afloat and strengthening its defence as Russia’s invasion approaches its fifth year.
Euronews · Jan 15 Lithuania on the frontline: How a small EU country is preparing for a possible war For Lithuania, a NATO and EU member bordering Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, the war in Ukraine has not been a distant conflict. It is a warning. How is Vilnius preparing for a possible war with Russia?