Putin ‘open to peace’ despite intensifying bombardment of Ukraine At least 57 Russian Iranian-made Shahed drones were launched at Ukraine overnight, according to officials The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
European Powers Plan Fresh Nuclear Talks With Iran European powers plan fresh talks with Iran on its nuclear programme in the coming days, the first since the US attacked Iranian nuclear facilities a month ago, a German diplomatic source told AFP on Sunday. International Business Times · Jul 20, 2025
'Rewriting history': Claim filed to ICC over Russian looting of Ukrainian heritage A French organisation has lodged a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the plundering of Ukrainian museums by Russia, which it claims is 'the biggest looting of cultural heritage in Europe during an international armed conflict since the Second World War'. Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2025
Zelenskyy says Ukraine sent Russia offer of new peace talks Ukrainian leader also reiterates readiness for face-to-face meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025
Ukraine Proposes Fresh Peace Talks With Russia Next Week Kyiv has proposed to Moscow a new round of peace talks next week, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, hours after Russian strikes across Ukraine claimed more lives. International Business Times · Jul 19, 2025
‘My parents got me out of Soviet Russia at the right time. Should my family now leave the US?’ When he left the Soviet Union for a new life in America, the novelist never imagined he would live under another authoritarian regime. Then Trump got back into power ... Is it time to move again? The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,241 Here are the key events on day 1,241 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard calls for Obama to be prosecuted over 2016 election claims Trump intelligence chief accuses ex-president and others of ‘treasonous conspiracy’ for alleging Russian interference The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’ Several of the men sanctioned on Friday are already wanted by the FBI in the United States. Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks Foreign secretary says two agents were involved in planting spyware on a device used by poisoning victim Yulia Skripal The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
EU and UK lower price cap on Russian oil in bid to curb Kremlin’s war on Ukraine EU’s foreign policy chief says latest sanctions package is ‘one of the strongest’ to date The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
Hose been spoiling our summer fun? Brief letters: Hosepipe bans | Personality cults | Home hazards | News fatigue The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025
How the EU aims to put the squeeze on the Russian economy with new sanctions package Key measures include a lower oil price cap, Nord Stream transaction ban and a full ban on Russian bank deals The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
Russian Lawmaker Says WhatsApp Should 'Prepare To Leave' Amid Push For State-Backed Messaging App WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has been advised to brace for its exit from the Russian market. This warning was issued by a Russian lawmaker on Friday. Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 American woman arrested at Moscow airport with gun and check for $138,000, Russian authorities claim The suspect was stopped in a random check as she attempted to leave Vnukovo airport in the green lane designated for passengers who have nothing to declare
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2025 EU Targets Russian Oil In Tough New Ukraine War Sanctions The EU on Friday adopted a sweeping new package of sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war, looking to pile more pressure on the Kremlin by lowering a price cap for Moscow's oil exports.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 British people are not safe and the country is underprepared for war, security chief warns Lord Robertson of Port Ellen said the UK is lacking in ammunition, training, people, logistics, and medical capacity
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Britain and its people are not safe, former Nato chief warns Parliament Lord Robertson of Port Ellen said the UK is lacking in ammunition, training, people, logistics, and medical capacity.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025 ‘We’re the canary in the coalmine’: when will Russia take action on the climate? World’s fourth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases pays lip service to tackling climate crisis and, with fossil fuels central to regime’s legitimacy, it seems happier with status quo
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 The EU targets Russia's energy revenue and shadow fleet with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine The European Union is targeting Russia with more sanctions over its war on Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025 Trump: Moscow’s Man in the White House? review – a lazy, galling failure of a documentary This Dispatches episode about Putin and Trump is a weird rundown of everything we’ve known for a decade – like reading a Twitter thread in 2018. What’s so frustrating is that this really matters right now
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025 Friday essay: ‘nothing quite like it in the history of espionage’ – the Russian spies who pretended to be American In the thrilling finale of the TV series The Americans, set during the Reagan administration, deep-cover KGB operatives Philip and Elizabeth Jennings are faced with a difficult decision. Posing as an ordinary American married couple, for decades they have raised children, filed tax returns and slipped effortlessly into the rhythms…
We Got This Covered · Jul 17, 2025 ‘Treachery in its blood’: Putin’s loyal attack dog threatens pre-emptive strikes on the ‘sick, very outdated’ West Russia isn't playing around anymore.
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025 Will Donald Trump get Vladimir Putin (before Maga gets Trump)? 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.
Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025 Germany Contradicts Trump Claim That Patriot Missiles Are Already En Route to Ukraine Germany refuted President Donald Trump's claim that Patriot missile systems are already on their way to Ukraine, stating it has no knowledge of any shipments.