Putin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting The Independent UK · Aug 28
Russia ‘losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit’ Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty level The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Focus on Paul McCartney’s feet down below his knee Letters: Abbey Road | Putin is no Marxist | Nort a homophone | 35mm film canisters The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Gordon Brown warns Ukraine faces ‘worst winter’ of war as he urges Trump to act Brown believes it is a ‘critical moment’ in the war between Ukraine and Russia The Independent UK · Aug 28
Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report President Trump dismissed suggestions that the CIA director was sent to Moscow over concerns that Russia could test NATO’s resolve The Independent UK · Aug 28
Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check? Euronews · Aug 28
Trump must be pressed to hand over interceptor designs to Ukraine, Brown says The former prime minister warned Ukraine is facing its ‘worst winter’ since the conflict began in 2022. The Independent UK · Aug 28
The U.S.-Iran War Hit The Six Month Mark. Russia Believes Washington Has Been Weakened By The Conflict. Different reports have claimed that the U.S. is experiencing severe shortages of equipment and ammunition as a result of its operations against Tehran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Aug 28
NATO Countries Believe Russia Could Attack Them. Trump Is Not Concerned. "There is no problem," Trump said about the possibility. International Business Times · Aug 28
'7–8% of world will be devastated': Did Baba Vanga foresee a disastrous 2026? The truth behind the viral prediction Baba Vanga’s alleged predictions have once again drawn attention following the recent devastation in Nepal. However, there are no verified primary sources confirming these specific prophecies. Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic who lived from 1911 to 1996, has long been associated with predictions about major world events, although many claims… The Economic Times · 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
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
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
Euronews · 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.
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.
Euronews · Aug 27 Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk.
International Business Times · Aug 27 CIA Director Ratcliffe's Trip To Moscow Involved a Warning Against Attacking NATO Countries: Report Different NATO countries recently said they are taking measures to protect critical infrastructure against a false flag attack from Russia.
International Business Times UK · Aug 27 White House Backchannel Exposed After CIA Chief Sneaks Into Moscow To Deliver Ultimatum on NATO and Iran CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secretive Moscow visit aimed to warn Russia against NATO aggression, amid rising tensions and conflicting accounts from Washington and Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its oil processing plants
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27 Kolkhoz by Emmanuel Carrère review – intricate portrait of an elite French family The author of The Adversary and Yoga unearths a history that includes the Nazis, Russia, and the Académie Française
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically
Salon · Aug 26 CIA’s Moscow visit no big deal: Trump CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s mysterious trip was “semi-routine,” the president says
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’ President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflict Fears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief warning to Putin, “Just don’t do it” not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. The reported visit comes as tensions between Moscow and the UK have also risen…