How the bromance fell apart Why Trump is suddenly trying to shake off his Putin stupor Salon · May 30, 2025
Ukraine yet to commit to new round of Russia talks in Istanbul Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says Ukraine wants to see document outlining Russia’s proposals before sending team. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
Serbia probes arms to Ukraine after Russia alleges ‘stab in the back’ Russia accuses Serbia of ‘profiting from the blood of Slavs’ by supplying weapons to Ukraine. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2025
Russia won’t agree a ceasefire in Ukraine while Europe continues to fund Putin’s war ANALYSIS: Russia has earned three times what Ukraine has received in aid in the last three years and much of the money comes from Europe, World Affairs editor Sam Kiley writes. There will be no ceasefire while the Kremlin has an oil-based slush fund The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Trump's Mixed Signals On Russia Cloud European Strategy European countries, aiming for deeper economic sanctions to push Russia into a ceasefire in Ukraine, struggle with US President Donald Trump's ambivalent attitude on the issue, analysts say. International Business Times · May 30, 2025
We’re minimizing the horror of Trump’s military birthday parade The media has focused on the price tag and potholes. But history may mark 14 June as the ceremonial birth of US fascism The Guardian - US · May 30, 2025
Retired Russian commander behind strikes on Mariupol that claimed 8,000 Ukrainian lives killed by 'suicide bomber' Zaur Gurtsiev, 34, who received several medals for participating in Russia’s attacks on Mariupol, was killed alongside another unnamed man in a blast Evening Standard · May 30, 2025
Turkey Says Ukraine, Russia Want Ceasefire Ahead Of Possible Talks Turkey's foreign minister said Friday that both Russia and Ukraine wanted a ceasefire, as he visited Kyiv ahead of a potential second round of direct negotiations between the sides next week in Istanbul. International Business Times · May 30, 2025
Israel ‘accepts’ US 60-day ceasefire plan but Hamas says it fails to end war The Palestinian militant group is reviewing the deal, which includes sending humanitarian aid into Gaza as soon as Hamas signs off on it The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
China sets up mediation forum in Hong Kong on par with International Court of Justice Beijing’s rising influence in the global south on show as dozens of developing countries back new organisation The Independent UK · May 30, 2025
Ukrainian cities ‘terrorised’ by North Korean weapons in Russian hands – report Multinational team monitoring sanctions finds 20,000 container loads of missiles, artillery, rocket launchers and other munitions have been illegally transferred The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Flood of North Korean arms to Russia, say US, Japan and others 20,000 cargo containers of ammo, shells, missiles and gear sent, says watchdog replacing UN panel scuppered by Moscow. What we know on 1,192 The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2025
Russia accuses ally Serbia of betrayal for supplying arms to Ukraine: ‘Stab in the back’ Russia has criticized Serbia for exporting arms to Ukraine, saying it’s a stab in the back by its traditional Slavic Balkan ally The Independent UK · May 29, 2025
Russia Says Ukraine Not Responding On Istanbul Talks Russia on Thursday said it was still waiting for Ukraine to commit to new talks in Istanbul on Monday, after Kyiv demanded Moscow send its peace terms before pledging to attend the meeting. International Business Times · May 29, 2025
We Got This Covered · May 29, 2025 Panicking Putin begs Belarus for potatoes, delays promised ‘unstoppable’ missiles Russia has needed potatoes for some time.
The Conversation · May 29, 2025 The debate over genocide claims in relation to Gaza intensifies In the past few days, discussion around whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza has intensified. On May 28 The Guardian reported that “380 writers and groups” had signed an open letter calling Israel’s military campaign in Gaza “genocide”. The letter reads, in part:
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Russia and Ukraine in spat over proposed June peace talks after Trump pushes deadline on Putin The Kremlin said Kyiv’s calls for Russia to release its ceasefire memorandum before talks in June were ‘non-constructive’
The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025 Pick-and-mix approach to international law will make UK less secure, says attorney general Richard Hermer accuses Conservatives of misunderstanding laws that have ‘kept us safe since 1945’
Euronews · May 29, 2025 Ukraine and Russia set for Istanbul talks second round on Monday Moscow proposed to Ukraine to meet again in Istanbul for the second round of talks next Monday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he presented Russia’s "specific proposals" for the next round of negotiations to Washington, but has not shared Moscow’s "peace memorandum" with Kyiv.
The Conversation · May 29, 2025 Germany steps up to replace ‘unreliable’ US as guarantor of European security Two statements from world leaders this week bear closer examination. On May 27, the US president Donald Trump took to his Truth Social social media channel to proclaim that if it wasn’t for him, “lots of really bad things would have already happened to Russia”. The following day the German…
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025 Ukraine submits ceasefire plan, but Russia responds with escalation Russia launched its largest yet air assaults on Ukraine’s cities. In response, the EU threatens sanctions and missiles.
International Business Times UK · May 29, 2025 Trump Delays Sanctions As Putin Misses Ceasefire Deadline Trump's holding off on Russia sanctions, betting on ceasefire talks with Putin. Will this spark peace in Ukraine or embolden Moscow?
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Slovakia’s central bank chief convicted of bribery and fined $225,000 Slovakia’s central bank chief has been convicted of bribery and fined 200,000 euros or $225,000)
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,190 These are the key events on day 1,190 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Kremlin holds back peace memorandum that it promised Trump Zelenskyy says Moscow dragging out the process as Lavrov insists on another meeting; funeral for three sibling children killed by Russian cruise missile. What we know on day 1,191