Why the UN’s new world map has upset some countries India, Japan and Ukraine protest Equal Earth map of world due to disputed territorial claims The Independent UK · Sep 14
Nato would defeat Russia quickly if ‘we took our gloves off’, says Poland Poland’s foreign minister said that the alliance had ‘overwhelming air superiority’ over Moscow The Independent UK · Sep 14
Poland and Ukraine slam Russian strike on train near their border as 'escalation' The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. Euronews · Sep 14
Foreigners offered Rs 16 lakh to fight for Russia against Ukraine: Report Russia’s Irkutsk region has raised the maximum incentive for recruiting foreign nationals or stateless people into its military to 1.5 million rubles, around Rs 16 lakh, according to reports. The payment is reportedly the highest offered by a Russian region for such recruitment. Other regions have also increased incentives as… The Economic Times · Sep 14
How Ukraine wiped out ‘almost all of Moscow’s gains’ so far in 2026 IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 14
Russia will celebrate almost killing Boris Johnson – this is Putin’s plan for chaos ANALYSIS: Johnson and other signatories had a close call on Ukraine’s border with Poland - it’s all part of Putin’s plan even if it was a fluke, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley The Independent UK · Sep 14
Xi skips Brics dinner as summit struggles to agree on Ukraine and Middle East conflicts Analysts say muted language reflects deep divisions within expanding bloc with India pursuing behind-the-scenes diplomacy The Independent UK · Sep 14
Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. Euronews · Sep 14
Boris Johnson narrowly escapes Russian drone attack 'possibly meant for him' A RUSSIAN drone attack on a station in Ukraine may have been aimed at a train carrying dignitaries including Boris Johnson, the country’s railways… The National (Scotland) · Sep 14
The world wishes it had a 'diesel printer' as two wars push fuel to the brink The world is facing a severe diesel shortage as the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars disrupt crude supplies, refinery operations and global trade. Diesel prices have hit record highs, with US retail prices crossing $6 a gallon, up from about $3.50 at the start of the year. The Economic Times · Sep 14
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin attacks Kyiv with jet-powered drones Major Russian attack comes as Nato fighter jet shot down a drone in Lithuania shortly after midnight The Independent UK · Sep 14
Why strengthening ties with the Global South was a top priority for Putin’s recent diplomacy blitz Over the past two weeks, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin staged a major diplomatic blitz. Across three events in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East and New Delhi, India, as well as a state visit by Vietnam’s leader, he met with some 18 heads of state. The Conversation · Sep 14
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom Some Russians have left the country this year amid rumors of a new mobilization of troops for the war in Ukraine as well as a crackdown on their personal freedoms The Independent UK · Sep 14
Russia offers Rs 16 lakh per foreign solder for Ukraine war: Report Russia’s Irkutsk region has sharply increased financial incentives for recruiting foreign nationals into the country’s military, offering up to 1.5 million rubles (around Rs 16 lakh) for each foreign citizen or stateless person recruited to fight in the war against Ukraine. The Times of India · Sep 14
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14 Ukraine war briefing: Poland calls for ‘double’ support to Kyiv after Russian train attack Polish minister denounces ‘escalation’ after strike near border with UK’s Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus nearby. What we know on day 1,664
The Times of India · Sep 14 Russia targeting EU, UK officials? Ukraine’s big claim after drone strike A Russian drone strike on a train near the Ukraine-Poland border may have been aimed at a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and European security officials, Ukraine’s state railway operator has claimed.
International Business Times UK · Sep 13 Boris Johnson's Train Was Minutes Ahead of Russian Drone Strike on Kyiv-Warsaw Service Boris Johnson's diplomatic train left Yahodyn early after Ukrainian railway officials detected an incoming drone. A nearby locomotive was struck, but no passengers or crew were injured.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Drone may have been meant for Boris Johnson’s train, says Ukrainian railway firm Mr Johnson had been returning from a major conference in Kyiv.
Evening Standard · Sep 13 Boris Johnson slams 'hysterical' Vladimir Putin after Russia attacks Ukrainian train after he left station Russian drone attack may have been targeting a train carrying the former Prime Minister and other dignitaries, says rail operator
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Russian drone hits train near Ukraine-Poland border soon after visiting dignitaries passed through A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukraine-Poland border shortly after senior visiting officials, including the former prime ministers of the U.K. and Sweden, passed through
France 24 · Sep 13 Ukraine, Poland condemn Russia after drone strikes train near border Ukraine and Poland on Sunday condemned Russian strikes close to the Polish border as an "escalation" in the war, after drones struck a Warsaw-bound train. Ukraine's rail operator said former British PM Boris Johnson and ex-US CIA director David Petraeus were at a border train station nearby around the time…
The Times of India · Sep 13 Minutes after Boris Johnson, European leaders pass through, Russia strikes Ukrainian train near Poland border A Russian drone struck a passenger train near Ukraine's border with Nato member Poland on Sunday, narrowly missing a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European politicians that had travelled along the same route minutes earlier.
Euronews · Sep 13 Trump accuses Ukraine of pushing up energy prices while on two-day visit to Ireland US President Donald Trump says Ukraine should stop striking Russian diesel supplies as the impact is harming the global economy. Trump's comments come as he continued his two-day visit to Ireland which blend a bit of high-level meetings with personal leisure.
Latin Times · Sep 13 Promised Wealth, Sent to War — How 300 Peruvians Were Lured to Russia's Front Lines in Ukraine Peru's prosecutors now have 22 open files on 300+ citizens allegedly tricked into fighting for Russia, as a new arrest and Amnesty report widen the case.
The Independent UK · Sep 13 Farage knew Putin was using crypto to evade war sanctions – but invested in it anyway Labour has claimed the Reform UK leader has questions to answer over his judgement