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Russia’s volunteer soldiers may face tougher job prospects after returning from Ukraine: study

One line on a Russian résumé should have worked like a medal:

The Conversation · Aug 25

Conflict-hit oil supply crisis deepens as nearly half of global output comes from affected countries

Nearly half of the world’s oil supply now comes from countries affected by conflict, highlighting the growing vulnerability of global energy markets. Reuters calculations based on IEA data show that Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Libya and Venezuela produced around 45 million barrels per day in 2025, accounting for more than 43%…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Keeping communication channels open: Vatican's top diplomat visits Moscow

The programme for his visit, which is due to last until Thursday, includes meetings with representatives of the Moscow Patriarchate and with the small, local Catholic community.

Euronews · Aug 25

Russia warns UK faces attacks over support for Ukraine

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The Independent UK · Aug 25

Russia's Afipsky oil refinery on fire after drone attack, two dead, governor says

A drone attack caused a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region. Falling drone debris killed two people and injured two others at a nearby railway station. Ukraine has been targeting Russian infrastructure to disrupt war efforts and reduce revenue. The Afipsky plant, which is export-focused, has…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv agrees not to strike Moscow during CIA chief’s mysterious visit

Ratcliffe’s purpose and meetings in Russia are not immediately clear but it marks the first known trip from a US spy chief since November 2021

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Canada walked away from Trump. Could the EU ever do the same?

Canada's Mark Carney has shown the EU what walking away from Trump could look like. But would Brussels dare call out the US president and reject his demands that allies play by his rules? For Europe, it's complicated.

Euronews · Aug 25

A women's shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises

A Ukrainian migrant in Poland has faced online hate despite her efforts to help others

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence

The trip would mark Mr Burnham’s first US visit since becoming prime minister in July.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn

Putin decree lets Russian state scoop up companies that come under attack; ‘dig into our stocks’ of Patriots, British PM urges allies. What we know on day 1,644

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25