Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025
After a summer of submission to Trump, Europe knows it must defend Ukraine – and itself – alone Can a European-led coalition really provide credible security guarantees? Past examples are not encouraging, says Paul Taylor, of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin rejects NATO troops on the ground after Trump’s security guarantees ‘revealed’ Last week Donald Trump suggested that the US might provide air support in any security guarantees to end the war The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,280 Here are the key events on day 1,280 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russian troops inside Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine says Fighting under way, Ukrainian military confirms, in central oblast that is not part of Russia’s illegal annexation. What we know on day 1,281 The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
European safety guarantees for Ukraine: The torch burns between Paris and Rome Last week, France summoned the Italian ambassador in a dispute that reveals the differences between Europeans over the security guarantees they would be prepared to provide to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
Polish president vetoes bill to extend support for Ukraine's Starlink Monday's veto will also affect benefits Ukrainian refugees living in Poland receive from the state, as well as limiting their access to child benefits and healthcare. Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
'She Fled Putin's War for Safety And Was Murdered in America': Ukrainian, 23, Stabbed to Death by Career Criminal A 23-year-old Ukrainian woman who fled Russia's war for safety in the US has been murdered, fatally stabbed by a career criminal. The killing has sparked outrage over crime and safety for refugees. International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025
Will Ukraine’s new long-range Flamingo cruise missile put Russia on red alert? Ukraine unveiled the FP-5 “Flamingo,” a domestically made long-range cruise missile. Could it significantly impact Russia's war with its powerful capabilities? Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
Russia being ‘disrespectful’ to Ukraine peace process, Downing Street says Sir Keir Starmer’s official spokesman said Vladimir Putin and others were stalling peace talks and having ‘unrealistic’ asks. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
‘Collapsing in confusion and haste’: John Bolton slams Trump in first comments since FBI raid The former national security adviser criticized the president’s recent meetings with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Ukraine knocks out 17% of Russia's oil refining capacity, creating shortages and disrupting exports Ukraine has significantly intensified its attacks against Russia's energy sector over the past few weeks, managing to disrupt oil refining capacity, weakening Moscow’s war economy. Euronews · Aug 26, 2025
Despite huge manpower losses, how is Russia replenishing its military? Moscow’s tactics, on the battlefield and domestically, are incentivising men to join and stick to the army. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Heathrow flight is forced to make emergency landing in Russia after engine failure, leaving hundreds of passengers trapped onboard All flights from the UK to Russia have been banned since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 JD Vance ridiculed after claiming World War 2 ended by ‘negotiations’ The vice president made the blunder on MSNBC’s Meet the Press while discussing Donald Trump’s efforts to end the Ukraine war
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Work with partners on security guarantees ‘must be accelerated,’ Zelenskyy says - as it happened Specifics on Ukraine’s defence should be detailed ‘in near future’ as Finnish president says Russia deploying a ‘typical’ delaying tactic
International Business Times UK · Aug 26, 2025 Chernobyl Tourists Sit On Radioactive Claw As They Pose For Photo: Were They In Fatal Danger? Tourists sat on a radioactive Chernobyl claw for photos, but experts say brief exposure is low-risk, far below harmful levels, though safety rules remain crucial.
Euronews · Aug 26, 2025 Woody Allen responds after Russian film festival appearance condemned as a ‘disgrace’ Allen reportedly praised Russian cinema during his virtual appearance at this year's Moscow International Film Week, and said he would like to make a movie in Russia if he had an opportunity. Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned his participation. Now, the filmmaker has issued a response.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 Dropped by drones and scattered by rockets: how Ukraine became one of the most heavily mined countries in the world Unexploded devices delivered by Russian bombardments litter the landscape, killing hundreds of people and forcing residents to avoid roads, parks and forests
The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025 'I learned English as a hobby and now use it to help Ukrainian refugees in Scotland' ANNA Tkachenko learned English as a hobby in Ukraine, but has used the skill to work as an interpreter helping fellow refugees to navigate their new…
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv acknowledges Putin’s troops have entered Dnipropetrovsk region Moscow’s military first claimed it had entered the Dnipropetrovsk region earlier this summer
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,279 Here are the key events on day 1,279 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Water crisis in Russian-held Donetsk as canal eludes capture Residents queueing up with bottles at tanker trucks petition Putin for help; Polish president vetoes support for Ukrainian children. What we know on day 1,280
The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025 Pain of dismal World Cup playoff firing Scotland up to end nation's long wait Steve Clarke says the pain of a poor showing in their World Cup playoff against Ukraine has Scotland fired up to end the nation's long wait for…
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025 Woody Allen responds after Ukraine slams director for appearing at Russian film festival: ‘Disgrace and insult’ Filmmaker says he ‘always liked Russian cinema’ and would like to make a movie in the country