Hungary to vote on ‘fascist’ anti-LGBT+ and trans law – what does it mean for other basic rights? Opposition parties say the law takes Hungary ‘down the Putin road’ The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2025
Trump condemns 'terrible' Russian missile attack on Sumy as Zelensky invites US President to Ukraine US President joins world leaders on condemning the ‘terrible’ Palm Sunday attack on Sumy Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Same River, Twice: Putin’s War on Women by Sofi Oksanen – review This harrowing study of the Russian leader’s weaponising of sexual violence argues that misogyny goes hand in hand with imperialism The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings Amendment also enshrines recognition of only two sexes, providing basis for denying gender identities The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2025
Zelensky Urges Trump To Visit Ukraine To See War Devastation: CBS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion. International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to Trump – come and see Putin’s war for yourself Impose ceasefire on Russia, says France’s Macron, as leaders condemn deadly Palm Sunday strike on Sumy. What we know on day 1,146 The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025
Civilian deaths in Sumy attack may force Washington to get tough with Putin Talks between US and Russia continue unabated as attacks on Ukraine’s cities appear to have stepped up The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025
Russian missile strike kills dozens in Palm Sunday attack on Ukraine’s Sumy Starmer ‘appalled’ at city centre carnage days after US envoy meets Putin for peace talks The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2025
More than 30 killed in Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine AT least 32 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
Starmer ‘appalled’ after Russian missiles kill 32 in Ukrainian city The attack saw two ballistic missiles strike the city of Sumy as residents gathered on Palm Sunday. Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2025
Russian Strike On City Centre In Ukraine's Sumy Kills 21 A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia. International Business Times · Apr 13, 2025
Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers trade accusations of targeting energy infrastructure Russia’s Sergey Lavrov and Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha accused each other’s countries of striking energy infrastructure despite a US-brokered limited ceasefire at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Saturday. Euronews · Apr 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv working to repair Chornobyl nuclear site damaged by Russian attack Environment minister says experts ‘actively working’ to prevent leaks in wake of February attack; Russian foreign minister praises Donald Trump for his understanding of the conflict. What we know on day 1,145 The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2025
US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas Senior Kyiv economist describes latest position of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullying The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure
Euronews · Apr 12, 2025 Multiple people injured as Russian drone attack sets off large fires in Kyiv Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down 56 out of 88 drones launched by Russia across Ukraine overnight.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine could be partitioned like Berlin after second world war, says US envoy Gen Keith Kellogg appears to suggest Ukraine could be split into zones of control after a peace deal; Trump warns Putin to ‘get moving’ ahead of US-Russia talks. What we know on day 1,144
Euronews · Apr 12, 2025 As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality keeps pulling them apart The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way.
Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,143 These are the key events on day 1,143 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
International Business Times · Apr 12, 2025 Trump Envoy Suggests Allied Zones Of Control In Ukraine Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's special envoy to Ukraine, suggested British and French troops could adopt zones of control in the country, in an interview with The Times newspaper published Saturday.
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025 Trump envoy says Ukraine could be carved up like post-war Berlin British and French forces would control western areas and Kyiv would cede east to Moscow under Lt Gen Keith Kellogg’s plan
Euronews · Apr 11, 2025 US envoy Witkoff holds third meeting with Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025 Ukraine allies promise €21bn in military support for Kyiv Ukraine defence contact group accuses Putin of dragging his feet over deal and Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2025 US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine war talks Kremlin says the more than four-hour meeting ‘focused on various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement’.
Euronews · Apr 11, 2025 European companies risk sanctions breaches amid surge in shady transactions, report claims According to a report by the Catholic University of Milan presented to Europol, global markets, real-time transactions and transnational crime are exposing European companies to great risks. Euronews unpicks why.