Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,248 Here are the key events on day 1,248 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025
Armenia and Azerbaijan are trying to mend fences – what does this mean for Russia? At a time when Vladimir Putin needs friends in his neighbourhood, he appears instead to be losing them in the South Caucasus. After two centuries of Russian involvement in the region, balancing the historical rivalry and at times acting as mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan, there is growing speculation that… The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025
Reform voters could be lured to Labour with extra focus on NHS and cost of living – poll More than half of 1,000 Reform voters polled would be more likely to vote Labour if hospital waiting lists come down The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Russia launches an Iranian communications satellite into orbit A Russian rocket has sent an Iranian communications satellite into orbit, highlighting strong ties between the two countries The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Iran sends telecoms satellite Nahid-2 into orbit on board Russian Soyuz rocket The Soyuz-2.1b rocket blasted off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia on Friday morning, carrying the Nahid-2 satellite and 18 other small payloads, according to Iranian state media. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov rescued from near-drowning incident in Turkey Turkish media said the incident occurred at a five-star hotel in the Kaynar district, where Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov lost consciousness shortly after entering the water. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
EU’s von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland on Sunday to discuss trade – as it happened US president says Europe ‘wants to make a deal very badly’ but claims there is only 50-50 chance The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025
Europe’s migration crisis isn’t just about boats – it’s about strategy The time for fragmented fixes is over. If Europe is to regain control of its migration policy, it must first regain clarity in its strategy, Libyan Minister of Political Affairs Walid Ellafi writes in a Euronews exclusive. Euronews · Jul 25, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,247 Here are the key events on day 1,247 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
Gaza and Ukraine are both waiting for action For the past few weeks the headlines about Gaza have focused on the hundreds of people who have been killed while queueing for food. The aid distribution system put in place in May, backed by the US and Israel and run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, has proved to be… The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025
Under-fire DoJ forms ‘strike force’ to investigate Obama amid Epstein scandal Announcement comes as administration tries to pivot from questions about Trump’s ties to the disgraced financier The Guardian - US · Jul 24, 2025
Russia-Ukraine talks: both sides play for time and wait for Donald Trump’s 50 days to run out Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul on July 23 for a third round of talks since face-to-face negotiations resumed in May. Expectations were low. Two previous rounds have yielded very few concrete results, apart from agreements on prisoner exchanges and the return of the bodies of soldiers killed in action. The Conversation · Jul 24, 2025
‘He talks nice and then he bombs everybody’: Trump’s Putin problem is getting worse as peace talks flounder—again Trump really thinks Putin will relent. We Got This Covered · Jul 24, 2025
The most dangerous moment’: Get ready for a 2-front war with Russia AND China by 2027, warns EU Defense Commissioner The clock is ticking. We Got This Covered · Jul 24, 2025
Euronews · Jul 24, 2025 EU press for more balanced relationship at scaled-back EU-China summit in Beijing European leaders demanded a more balanced relationship with China at a summit with President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital on Thursday, as the bloc runs a massive trade deficit with the Asian giant of around €300 billion.
Euronews · Jul 24, 2025 Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also addressed a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 Europe and China holding scaled-back trade talks with expectations low for major agreements European leaders are meeting with top Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025 EU steps up air defences for Ukraine and sanctions for Russia The US returns as a seller of critical anti-ballistic systems, but remains neutral, with no ideological standpoint.
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025 Kremlin Expects 'Difficult' Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul Russia said that it expected talks with Ukraine later on Wednesday in Istanbul to be "difficult", downplaying expectations of a breakthrough at a meeting between the two sides after nearly three and a half years of war.
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025 Russia and Ukraine discuss more prisoner exchanges at Istanbul talks Ukraine proposed direct talks within weeks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.
Euronews · Jul 23, 2025 Tensions, clashes and low expectations loom over EU-China summit The expectations for the EU-China summit are so low that officials in Brussels claim as a victory the fact that it is happening at all.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025 ‘War is very funny for the first couple of years’: how Russia’s invasion transformed Ukraine’s comedy scene Standup has become an escape for many as the conflict drags on, and comics see dark humour as part of their mission to ‘stop people going crazy’
International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025 Russia Seeks To Fine Web Users Searching For Content Deemed 'Extremist' Russian lawmakers advanced a bill on Tuesday that would fine internet users who search online for web pages, books, artworks or music albums that authorities have deemed "extremist" -- a move critics have called a dangerous attack on freedom.
We Got This Covered · Jul 22, 2025 ‘Russia meddled in 2016’: Trump’s own CIA Director undermines Tulsi Gabbard’s claims about election interference Trump officials contradict Tulsi.
Benzinga · Jul 22, 2025 Trump Plans 100% Tariffs On India, Brazil, China For Backing Russian Oil And Fueling 'Putin's War Machine,' Says Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) issued a stark warning to China, India, and Brazil, indicating that they could face severe economic consequences for continuing to purchase Russian oil.