'Hurt': Leningrad Siege Survivor, 84, Charged Over Peace Placard Lyudmila Vasilyeva, 84, survived the Siege of Leningrad in World War II as a child. International Business Times · May 22, 2025
Russia mocks Ukraine during direct talks, raising suspicion of bad faith Russia confirmed it still seeks to annex four regions of Ukraine, plus Crimea, and force Ukraine to be a buffer state. Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025
Is every nationalist a potential fascist? A historian weighs in Nationalism is typically seen as the preserve of right-wing politics, and it has long been a cornerstone of authoritarian and fascist governments around the world. In democratic countries the term “nationalism” is linked to national chauvinism – a belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own nation and its citizens… The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month. The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Marco Rubio Dodges Question If Putin Is a 'War Criminal': 'It's Not a Simple Answer' Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to provide a straight answer when asked if Russian President Vladimir Putin was a war criminal while testifying before the Senate. International Business Times · May 21, 2025
‘It would be great’: Trump envisions Pope in an unprecedented diplomatic role Maybe the Pope can fix things. We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025
Donald Trump declares U.S. is ‘not a laughing stock any longer’ but immediately proves himself wrong with a laughably incoherent statement Donald Trump can't help but make a fool of himself. We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025
The Guardian view on Russia sanctions: a brittle economy is Putin’s weakness Editorial: Ukraine’s allies must dial up sanctions to expose the fragility of the Kremlin’s strategy for perpetual war The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Putin makes shock unannounced visit to nuclear plant after retaking Kursk Vladimir Putin made a surprise inspection at a nuclear plant in Kursk, in his first visit to the region since Russian forces claimed they ejected Ukrainian troops from the area last month. The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Is the deck stacked against Zelenskyy? Inside the 23 May Guardian Weekly Poker politics over Ukraine. Plus: Should the Letby convictions be overturned? The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Pope Leo XIV calls for aid to reach people in Gaza in first general audience at Vatican International pressure is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and a widened offensive it has launched in the Strip. Euronews · May 21, 2025
Stephen Colbert on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’: ‘Like the husky guy at a male strip club’ Late-night hosts mock Trump hawking his mega-bill as congressional Republicans fight over what should be in it The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025
European unity against Putin in peril if Trump moves to ease sanctions EU’s hopes of US increasing pressure on Kremlin have been dashed, and Hungary could yet make situation worse The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Russia’s invasion united different parts of Ukraine against a common enemy – 3 years on, that unanimity still holds When Russia invaded Ukraine in the spring of 2022, President Vladimir Putin incorrectly assumed it would be a swift takeover. The Conversation · May 21, 2025
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace? Putin is trying to trick the world into thinking he’s open to a truce while boosting Moscow’s army, analysts say.
Euronews · May 21, 2025 Six soldiers killed and over 10 injured in Russian strike on Sumy, Ukraine says At least six Ukrainian soldiers have been killed and more than 10 others injured in Russian strike on a training camp in Sumy. The unit commander has been suspended while an official inquiry is being conducted.
International Business Times · May 21, 2025 Kremlin Denies Dragging Out Ukraine Peace Talks The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations that it was stalling Ukraine peace talks, saying it plans to name its conditions for a ceasefire, but declining to give a time frame.
Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025 Europe tightens sanctions on Russia as pressure builds on Washington European powers have forged ahead with fresh sanctions on Russia, intensifying pressure on Moscow – and on Washington – to act decisively for a credible peace agreement in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Furious Democrats call for investigation into Musk’s bid to help build Trump’s ‘$500 billion’ Golden Dome project Forty-two members of the opposition write to Pentagon’s Inspector General to raise conflict of interest concerns over SpaceX’s potential involvement in anti-missile project
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 Russia’s Putin visits Kursk as Ukraine says six killed in missile strike Putin’s visit is the first to the region since Russia claimed its forces had ejected Ukrainian troops in late April.
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025 Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine – as it happened Kremlin said the Russian president visited the region on Tuesday and met with the interim government
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the Kursk region for the first time since Russia said it expelled Ukrainian forces from the area in April
Evening Standard · May 21, 2025 Joe Biden forced to deny he concealed shock prostate cancer diagnosis after Trump questioned timing of announcement The announcement has revived questions about what health issues the former president was dealing with in the White House
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,182 These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 The Latest: US authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order on removals to third countries