What head of CIA told Russian counterpart on secretive visit to Moscow IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 28
Royal Navy Warship Sent to Defend Ireland's EU Meeting From Air Attack but Must Stay 22km Offshore A Royal Navy warship will provide air-defence cover for an EU meeting in Ireland while remaining offshore because of restrictions on foreign warships. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Once again, the EU grapples with thorny questions about Russian assets Russia's immobilised assets are back on the table, a year after the EU tried and failed to use them to support Ukraine. Could a new effort to unlock them succeed? Euronews · Aug 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says The Independent UK · Aug 28
A theater is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the agony of Ukraine’s war A new production of the “The Odyssey” in wartime Kyiv reimagines Homer’s epic through the experience of modern Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 28
Ukraine war briefing: Missiles shot down during long Russian attack wave Drones and missiles target civilian infrastructure of Kyiv and other cities; car bomb kills Russian serviceman in St Petersburg. What we know on day 1,647 The Guardian - AU · Aug 28
How Ukraine is bringing the war home to Russia In recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have targeted large warehouses across Russia, destroying millions of dollars of merchandise stored inside them. The Conversation · Aug 27
Ukraine warns Russia has built metal-cutting drones to topple its power grid Ukraine says Russia built a drone with cutting charges in its wings to drop power pylons. TechRadar · Aug 27
US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe The US military is running critically low on Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran drains stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The shortfall is raising concerns about NATO’s ability to counter a potential Russian ballistic missile attack, though officials said no such assault is imminent. France 24 · Aug 27
Russia Warns UK It Is 'Playing With Fire' as CIA Chief Reportedly Warns Moscow Not To Attack NATO Russia has warned the UK of potential retaliation against British military facilities due to its support for Ukraine, following the UK's decision to share missile technology with Kyiv. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Crude Oil Settles Higher on Diplomacy Doubts to End US-Iran War October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +1.30 (+1.58%) on Thursday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0298 (+1.01%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Thursday. Crude prices rallied Thursday after a Wall Street Journal report said the US has no interest in returning to... Barchart · Aug 27
Trump says he had 'good talks' with Putin, Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory The Kremlin also dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow. Euronews · Aug 27
Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and wounds a dozen across Ukraine, officials say Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeated calls for Kyiv's allies to send more ballistic missile defence packages to counter such attacks. Euronews · Aug 27
US runs short of Patriot missiles in Europe as Iran war drains stocks United States military faces a critical shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe. This depletion is largely driven by President Donald Trump's conflict with Iran. US missile stocks have been moved to the Middle East for operations against Iran. This situation raises concerns about NATO's vulnerability to potential Russian attacks.… The Economic Times · Aug 27
The Economic Times · Aug 27 A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory.
Barchart · Aug 27 Crude Oil Prices Pressured as Middle East Crude Supplies Increase October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.09 (-0.11%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0079 (+0.27%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today. Dollar strength is weighing on crude prices today after the dollar index rose to a 1-week high. Crude is also under...
The Independent UK · Aug 27 US Patriot missile stocks are ‘beyond critical’ in Europe due to Iran war, report says U.S. missile stocks in Europe have been moved to the Middle East, where U.S. and Gulf allies have fired off significant numbers of interceptors
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles Russia has sent a clear and stern message regarding potential military strikes targeting British forces, following Ukraine's use of British cruise missiles in their operations. Moscow asserted that Britain is dangerously close to becoming complicit in terrorism. Additionally, France has received warnings for supplying vital missile technology to Ukraine, indicating…
Euronews · Aug 27 Four EU countries renew push to use Russia's €210bn assets to support Ukraine Ukraine is facing a budget crunch, and EU member states are under pressure to find a solution ahead of next year's election season.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Is Russia hinting at World War III? UK asks its people to stock food and water as Putin warns of strikes on Britain; CIA chief secretly flies to Moscow amid Kremlin threats Britain advises households to stockpile food and water for national emergencies. Russia warns of striking British military targets in response to Ukraine's missile use. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for high-level talks. These events highlight increasing pressure on countries supporting Ukraine. The situation reflects a…
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Mapped: The UK military bases threatened by Russia as Putin issues ‘military secret’ warning Putin warned ‘any military facilities in Ukraine are our legitimate target, British or otherwise’
The Conversation · Aug 27 Why holding elections now may not be the best safeguard for Ukrainian democracy A recent call by Ukraine’s former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, for new national elections in Ukraine – which would be the first to take place in the country since 2019 – has sparked a renewed debate about whether it is possible to hold a legitimate vote in wartime.
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Russia bombards 9 Ukrainian cities overnight, calling the strikes 'massive' Russia launched extensive missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight and into Thursday. These strikes targeted military facilities and infrastructure, causing civilian damage. Ukraine is facing shortages of air defense missiles needed to counter Russian attacks. Ukrainian forces retaliated by targeting Russian command posts and online retailers. Both nations continue…
Reason · Aug 27 Data Center Savior Plus: AOC reaffirms her socialism, Russia-Ukraine war gets even deadlier, and more...
Euronews · Aug 27 CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.