Trump was ‘the candidate of peace’. Now he’s fanning the flames of war The US is bombing Houthi rebels and supporting Netanyahu’s campaigns as it sleepwalks into new conflicts The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2025
France and UK rally allies for potential security force in Ukraine France and Britain are leading efforts to build a multinational security force that could deploy to Ukraine as part of any future peace deal with Russia. Around 30 countries will discuss the plan at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Apr 10, 2025
Witkoff And Araghchi: The Men Leading US-Iran Nuclear Talks US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be in Oman for breakthrough talks on Tehran's nuclear programme this weekend. International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025
US ballerina Ksenia Karelina, who donated $51 to Ukraine, freed from Russian jail in prisoner swap Russian President Vladimir Putin pardons ballerina jailed after donating money to support Ukraine The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
'Coalition of the Willing' plans now 'well developed' but timeline, numbers still to be worked out European countries are wary of deploying troops on Ukraine as part of a reassurance force without a US backstop. Euronews · Apr 10, 2025
More than 150 Chinese mercenaries 'recruited on Tiktok' are fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky claims The Ukrainian president accused the Kremlin of recruiting fighters from China by advertising on social media, but Beijing has branded the allegations ‘totally unfounded’ Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
Defense chiefs from around 30 countries expected at NATO for talks on a future Ukraine force Britain and France are convening a meeting of defense ministers from around 30 countries to press ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with Russia The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Video shows 4 captive Ukrainian troops killed by men identified as Russian forces Ukrainian drone video seen by The Associated Press shows four Ukrainian soldiers being shot to death by soldiers with Russian uniform markings in the village of Piatykhatky on March 13 The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
A video of Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russians raises questions on accountability Ukrainian drone video seen by The Associated Press shows four Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered being shot to death by men identified as Russian troops in the village of Piatykhatky last month The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,141 These are the key events on day 1,141 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US ‘very surprised’ after Chinese fighters captured on frontline Ukraine president says more than 150 Chinese involved in fighting for Russia; US lawmakers criticise reports of planned troop pullbacks in Europe. What we know on day 1,142 The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025
John Healey to host ‘coalition of the willing’ defence ministers in Brussels The UK and France have been at the forefront of discussions aimed at deterring Vladimir Putin from invading Ukraine again. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
More than 150 Chinese mercenaries recruited by Putin fighting against Ukraine, says Zelensky President accuses Kremlin of recruiting people on social media with Beijing’s knowledge The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
China turning blind eye to its citizens fighting in Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Ukraine’s president says at least 155 fighters have been uncovered, and that Russia is recruiting via social media The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Money laundering gang who made £6m exploiting Russia-Ukraine war arrested Two men who laundered more than £6 million by exploiting the Russia-Ukraine war have been jailed after a major investigation.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Ukraine seeks to reassure Brussels by drawing red lines on US minerals deal The European Commission has received confirmation from Ukraine that the US minerals deal would not run against the country's bid to join the EU.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Tallinn Music Week: Politics, identity and 200 brilliant artists Ukraine, Canada and Taiwan are honoured guests as dozens of musical acts flock to the Baltic capital to symbolically drown out the noisy neighbours.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia "A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the alliance in October.
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Beijing Rejects Ukraine Claim 'Many' Chinese Fighting For Russia China on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that many Chinese citizens were fighting for Russia, calling it "absolutely groundless".
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 EPP boss Weber feels 'privileged' to be targeted by billboard campaign in Hungary The Hungarian government promotes its national poll on Ukraine membership by targeting EU and Ukraine leaders.
Euronews · Apr 9, 2025 Kim Yo Jong mocks Western calls to denuclearise North Korea as a 'daydream' Tensions in the regions have increased as Kim Jong Un continues to flaunt his military nuclear capabilities and align with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia
Metal Hammer · Apr 9, 2025 "I’m uncontrollable when I drink, so I don’t know what happens next." How Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk found peace after years of unrest and turmoil It's been a rough few years for Jinjer, but new album Duél shows they're stronger than ever
The Guardian - US · Apr 9, 2025 They fled Putin’s Russia for the US. After Ice detention, they’re choosing to leave again Sergei and Marina were building a new life in California after protesting the Ukraine war. But Sergei was arrested during a routine check-in – and everything has changed
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Russia Demands France Explain Detention Of Government Employee Russia said Wednesday that it was waiting for "explanations" from France after a Russian government employee was detained for hours at a Paris airport in what it called a "shameful spectacle".