Moscow threat of ‘consequences’ will not alter UK support for Ukraine, says Burnham Prime minister responds to Russian anger over Kyiv’s use of British-made drones in ‘deep strike’ campaign The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Ukraine's parliament returns with defence and foreign ministry crises unresolved Ukraine's parliament reconvenes on Tuesday with the defence and foreign ministries still without permanent heads, a month after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abruptly dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister. Euronews · Aug 18
'We won't be bullied,' Britain tells Vladimir Putin after threat from London Embassy on Ukraine war Russia’s Embassy in London has warned of ‘consequences’ over the UK’s support for Ukraine which is launching more long-range drone attacks Evening Standard · Aug 18
Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022 If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in Russia since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Euronews · Aug 18
War in Ukraine: At least 10 killed in Kharkiv, several wounded in Moscow drone attack At least 10 people were killed and eight wounded in a strike on Pechenigy, in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the local governor said Tuesday, as 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said, with several people wounded and buildings struck. France 24 · Aug 18
Ukrainian Lessons by Charlotte Higgins review – when art and war collide A vivid and hopeful study of how culture endures in the midst of extreme violence The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Putin threatens UK over Ukraine’s ‘use of British drones’ in attacks IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 18
Elon Musk Responds After Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Credits SpaceX With Saving Thousands of Lives Elon Musk said he is "trying to do the right thing" after former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov credited Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) with blocking unauthorized Russian use of Starlink in Ukraine, saying the intervention protected the country’s air defenses and saved civilian lives. Benzinga · Aug 18
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russians ‘withdraw billions’ from banks amid fears Putin could seize money The withdrawals are causing liquidity problems in Russia, a senior finance official said The Independent UK · Aug 18
Ukraine launches 620 drones at Moscow; Russia downs 180: Mayor Ukraine launched hundreds of drones targeting Moscow and surrounding areas early Tuesday. Russian forces intercepted many drones, but some caused damage and injuries. A warehouse belonging to Wildberries was hit, sustaining minor damage from drone debris. Crimea also experienced significant power outages after suffering Ukrainian drone attacks. Several settlements across… The Economic Times · Aug 18
'Entire nation will shudder at list of martyrs': Russian oppn leader Shlosberg jailed for 11 years for war remarks Russian opposition leader Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month in a penal colony on Monday for speaking out against the war in Ukraine. The case comes amid a wider Kremlin crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election. The Times of India · Aug 18
A researcher turned politicians’ faces into economic data, asking whether their obesity could serve as an unlikely warning sign for something governments rarely reveal: corruption An economist explored a novel link between politicians' physical appearance and corruption. He used computer vision to estimate body mass index from photographs of ministers. This study examined cabinet members across fifteen former Soviet republics. Later research focused on Ukrainian ministers, showing similar statistical associations over time. The findings suggest… The Economic Times · Aug 18
Ukraine war briefing: Russian campaign to ‘weaponise winter’ under way Ukrainian energy companies Naftogaz and DTEK report string of attacks; pictures show success of strike on Russian rocket fuel maker. What we know on day 1,637 The Guardian - AU · Aug 18
Putin could face new Russian revolution, ex-minister warned The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer The Independent UK · Aug 17
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Burnham hits back after Russia threat over Ukraine’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks The Kremlin accused Britain of ‘seeking to contain Russia and inflict maximum damage on it by proxy’ and warned the deeper its involvement becomes, ‘the higher the price it will pay’
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Russia threatens consequences over ‘use of UK drones in Ukraine deep strikes’ Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year.
Euronews · Aug 17 Russia upholds Yabloko party's election ban and jails its deputy chair The Supreme Court upheld Yabloko's removal from the September ballot hours after a Pskov court sentenced deputy chair Lev Shlosberg to more than 11 years in a penal colony for calling for a ceasefire in Russia's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Putin to attack NATO member? Russia builds 10 secret drone bases with 59 launch rails as US intelligence warns Kremlin may test alliance with a limited strike Russia has built secret bases from which it will be able to launch long-range suicide drones deep into Nato territory, as per a report. The Kremlin has built and expanded at least 10 new bases with at least 59 new launch rails. The development comes at a time after US…
France 24 · Aug 17 Russia’s Supreme Court upholds ban on anti-war party Yabloko Russia’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the exclusion of liberal opposition party Yabloko from September’s legislative elections, eliminating the country’s only explicitly anti-war party from the ballot, as dozens of the party's supporters were detained outside the court. The decision comes amid a wider crackdown on critics of Moscow’s war…
International Business Times · Aug 17 Binance Gave Russia A Client's Data. It Was Used To Bring Terrorism Charges Over Ukraine Donations. Binance says it fully exited Russia in 2023, but documents show the crypto giant later provided Russian investigators with detailed information about a customer who donated to Ukrainian-linked causes.
The Conversation · Aug 17 North Korea grows stronger as South Korea reckons with fading US support According to Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, North Korea is preparing to send as many as 50,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. While the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been unable to verify Zelensky’s claim, it has not fallen on deaf ears in Seoul.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Russian court jails a Kremlin critic for 11 years for opposing the war in Ukraine A court in Russia has convicted a prominent opposition politician for speaking out against the war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 11 years and a month in prison in the latest crackdown on dissent ahead of next month’s parliamentary election
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Finland halts deportation of Russian family who ‘risked everything’ to oppose Ukraine invasion Mother and son Olga and Nikita Belov say they were facing jail and potential torture after asylum case was rejected
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer For over a month, Ukrainian drones have been relentlessly striking warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries. This offensive has led to immense destruction worth billions in merchandise and has severely affected supply chains. The primary goal is to frustrate military logistics while exerting economic strain on Russia, leaving countless…
International Business Times · Aug 17 Russia's Economy Is Facing Increasing Pressure. Analysts Worry Putin Might Escalate Before The Money Runs Out. Analysts worry that the Russian economy's overall shakiness might lead Russia to take aggressive action in a desperate attempt to end the war as soon as possible.