Immigrants from Central Asia find hostility and violence in Russia Russia needs more workers, primarily due to its war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
Kim Jong-un holds ceremony to welcome North Korean soldiers home from fighting for Russia State-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state "hero" titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk border region. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal The Ukrainian president said China has helped Russia, despite also calling for a peaceful resolution to the war. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
Europe kneels before Trump in Washington Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes Ashok Swain. Euronews · Aug 22, 2025
Israel opens new front in Gaza war This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025
Block Elon Musk’s bid to supply UK home energy, Ed Davey urges Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security risk The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
Europe’s show of unity at the White House is a plus for Ukraine, but peace is still a distant dream As Russian drones and missiles continue to rain down death, the prospect of a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting seems unlikely, says author Andrey Kurkov The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops killed in ‘heroic’ war with Ukraine North Korean leader hints at more military cooperation with Moscow ‘in the future’ as he awards medals to soldiers. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: US blocks Kyiv from firing long-range missiles deep inside Russia Drone strike cause a brief fire at Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, reducing output of a reactor to 50 per cent The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
Kim Jong-un hails North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine at ceremony for returned soldiers Soldiers who had returned from Russia were honoured with a concert and relatives of troops killed in action were among those to attend a banquet The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,275 Here are the key events on day 1,275 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy reveals huge Flamingo cruise missile as no peace in sight Flying bomb can hit targets 3,000km away; Trump fumes as Russia puts further hurdles in way of peace talks. What we know on day 1,276 The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025
A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it. Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Zelensky condemns ‘indecent’ Russian attack as American-owned Ukraine factory is hit Putin launches huge aerial assault just days after Alaska peace summit
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025 Ukrainian man suspected of being behind Nord Stream gas pipeline blast arrested in Italy The suspect, identified only as Serhii K, part of group who planted devices after Russia’s full-scale invasion, prosecutors say
Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025 Russia says Ukraine ‘not interested’ in long-term peace Comments by Russia’s FM come as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says security guarantees needed before Putin meeting.
Euronews · Aug 21, 2025 Where could Zelenskyy meet Putin? The contender countries that could host the summit The next step of the diplomatic process aimed at putting an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine is set to be a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin. But where could that meeting take place?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025 Russia rules out European troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats Moscow backs away from accepting western security guarantees for Ukraine as US president appears to vent frustration in Truth Social post
Latin Times · Aug 21, 2025 Trump Suggests Ukraine Launch a Counter Offensive Against Russia: 'Interesting Times Ahead!!!' President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine will launch a counter offensive against Russia following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska: "It's like a great team in sports that has a fantastic defense, but is not allowed to play offensive."
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 How to speak Trump: World leaders are bringing gifts and stroking president’s ego to get access ... and their way Heads of state and government have learned to use flattery and come bearing impressive gifts when visiting the Oval Office
We Got This Covered · Aug 21, 2025 Donald Trump promises U.S. troops won’t defend Ukraine anymore But Trump's "no troops" pledge has conditions.
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025 Trump needs to understand what the war in Ukraine is really about It’s not about Nato or the Soviet Union. It’s about democracy.
The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025 Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say US president told top advisers trilateral meeting would take place after leaders of the two countries have met first
International Business Times · Aug 21, 2025 First Security Guarantees, Then Putin Summit, Zelensky Says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agreed on security guarantees for Ukraine that would deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops.