Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,135 These are the key events on day 1,135 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2025
EU urged to put human rights centre stage at first central Asia summit Bloc to discuss trade, security and energy with leaders of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Ukraine and NATO reaffirm commitment to long and lasting peace Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says more pressure must be exerted on Russia to agree to a peace deal as he meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv solving its troop shortages, says top US general in Europe Gen Christopher Cavoli says Russia has lost 4,000 tanks, comparable to whole US fleet; Kremlin goes to war against Elton John. What we know on day 1,136 The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025
Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship? As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian influence in Central Asia. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025
Senator criticises Pentagon officials on alleged US troop drawdown in Europe While there has been no official announcement about any reduction in US military numbers in Europe, President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants NATO to do more to defend its own region. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
US committed as ever to Nato and Trump is not against the alliance, says Rubio Washington wants to see European countries increase defence spending to five per cent, the US secretary of state said The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
‘Not a good idea’: Uefa president Ceferin hits out at 64-team World Cup proposal The Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has hit out at a proposal to expand the 2030 men’s World Cup to 64 teams The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025
The illegal drug helping shell-shocked Ukrainian soldiers to heal The illegal party drug helping Ukraine’s traumatised soldiers live again The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Lammy accuses Putin of ‘dragging out’ Ukraine peace talks The Foreign Secretary said Nato allies should put more economic pressure on Russia. Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025
Should we stop platforming Russian culture? United24 has launched a campaign to stop Ukrainian ally nations from enjoying Russian culture, from its classical literature to theatre and cinema. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
The illegal party drug helping Ukraine’s traumatised soldiers live again ON THE GROUND: With limited numbers of foot soldiers to take on Russia, Ukraine has branched out into a revolutionary new treatment for its traumatised and damaged troops – ketamine, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley from Kyiv The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Top Russian Official In Washington For Talks On Improving Ties Russia's top economic negotiator announced Thursday that he was in Washington for talks on improving ties, the highest-level visit by a Kremlin official to the United States since Russia invaded Ukraine. International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025
What Is Vladimir Putin's 'Passportization'? The Sinister Choice Facing Ukrainians in Occupied Territories Russia's "passportization" policy in occupied Ukrainian territories forces residents into a dire situation, demanding that Ukrainians accept Russian law. International Business Times UK · Apr 3, 2025
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Lammy to urge allies to boost defence spending to make Nato ‘more lethal’ It comes after the UK announced the largest sustained increase to defence spending since the Cold War.
Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,134 These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025 Shaken NATO Allies To Meet Trump's Top Diplomat Rattled US allies will press Secretary of State Marco Rubio Thursday to lay out Washington's plans for NATO and Ukraine, but his first visit to the alliance risks being overshadowed by a growing trade war.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: No Trump tariff on Russia as his officials host Putin investment tsar Kryvyi Rig hit while Kharkiv endures barrage of Shahed drones; Nato foreign ministers including Marc Rubio to meet in Brussels. What we know on day 1,135
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025 Trump hails ‘co-operation’ between Ukraine and Russia Speaking from the White House as he announced tariffs on US imports of goods from around the world, Mr Trump said: ‘We’re going to get it stopped.’
Euronews · Apr 2, 2025 Greece to spend €25 billion over next decade on hi-tech overhaul of military The initiative comes as European countries ramp up military spending in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine and indications that the Trump administration wants to reduce the United States’ commitment to European defence.
Euronews · Apr 2, 2025 Shoring up Ukraine and EU's defence Faced with the potential disengagement of the United States from European defence and Russia's drastic conditions for a truth, let alone peace with Ukraine, the European Union is under pressure.
The Conversation · Apr 2, 2025 Engineering hope: how I made it my mission to help rebuild Ukraine’s critical infrastructure The war in Ukraine is often marked by specific dates, like February 24, 2022 – the day of the full-scale invasion. But for many Ukrainians, that February never really ended. For me, then a 22-year-old master’s student in construction engineering, that day shattered everything I understood about my future. I…
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Trump’s ‘anger’ at Putin over Ukraine peace deal delay is just play acting NEWS ANALYSIS: America’s global power and reach are waning by the day as a consequence of Donald Trump’s assaults on the West and his slavish behaviour towards Moscow, says world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Apr 2, 2025 Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring eight Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one person in the Zaporizhzhia region and injure eight in Kharkiv.