Royal Marine commandos storm Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel Specially trained officers led the first UK-led operation of its kind on Sunday morning The Independent UK · Jun 14
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain Since the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutions to circumvent state monitoring and restrictions on popular foreign apps like Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and the Telegram messenger. The Economic Times · Jun 14
Despite regular strikes on Ukraine, Russia's offensive seems to be losing steam Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare. France 24 · Jun 14
The Ferret: Oligarchs, royalty and foreign banks all flouting Scots land laws RUSSIAN oligarchs, billionaires, foreign governments, international royalty, and banking giants are among those behind nearly 1000 offshore… The National (Scotland) · Jun 13
Russia's opposition looks for a leader as new party launches in Berlin Around 71% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run pollster VCIOM. Yet a newly founded opposition party in exile believes it can help shape Russia's political future. How realistic are its ambitions? Euronews · Jun 13
1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict since WWII, defying early predictions. Despite diplomatic efforts and Western support for Ukraine, a durable peace remains elusive, with no clear end… The Times of India · Jun 13
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571 The Guardian - AU · Jun 13
Why a bleak poll on Russia’s economy spells bad news for Putin as war in Ukraine bites As EU sanctions and Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure take their toll, Russian citizens are increasingly feeling the squeeze The Independent UK · Jun 12
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine Zelensky said he also spoke to Trump on the phone as the leaders discussed ‘what would bring peace closer’ The Independent UK · Jun 12
Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula In a new blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the 4-year-old war in Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces have targeted fuel supplies to the Crimean Peninsula The Independent UK · Jun 12
North Korea's Kim voices full support for Russia North Korea's Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country's ties to Russia by sending a letter to Vladimir Putin on Russia's National Day. AAP · Jun 12
German, French and UK envoys meet Lavrov's deputy in Moscow amid E3 peace push Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Volodymyr Zelenskyy's offer for a face-to-face meeting to end the fighting. Euronews · Jun 11
The week that was in international affairs : Zelenskyy's peace bid rejected, Iran-Iraq war escalates, World Cup kicks off Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week we are covering Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, EU’s unveiling of the 21st sanctions package against Russia, Pashinyan wins Armenia’s election, tensions flare up again in the US-Israel war against Iran, and… The Times of India · Jun 11
Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo missiles hit more far-flung Russian targets Military factory in Cheboksary lies 900km from frontline; Zelenskyy inaugurates ‘Day of the Unmanned Systems Forces’. What we know on day 1,569 The Guardian - AU · Jun 11
France 24 · Jun 10 Has Russia given up on Kinburn Spit, its westernmost foothold in Ukraine? At the start of the war in Ukraine, the Russian capture of Kinburn Spit – a narrow piece of land that holds the key to several Ukrainian ports – was hailed as one of Moscow’s most significant victories on the southern front. From there, Russia could launch attacks on the…
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Senior Russian Commander Killed in Moscow Car Bomb After Son Allegedly Leaked His Plate Number Online Russian military official Damir Davydov was killed in a car bombing in Moscow, allegedly tracked by assassins through a social media post. Ukraine is suspected but has not commented.
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Putin Disables CCTV Security System Around Him After Fears AI Surveillance Could Be Used to Hunt Him Down Russia's security services temporarily shut down parts of a surveillance network protecting President Putin due to AI surveillance concerns, reflecting global anxiety over AI's role in espionage.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Moscow’s latest car bombing shows Putin’s generals who the real target is ANALYSIS: Ukraine has combined assassinations with bombings in a bid to break the logistical spine of Russia’s war effort, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Members of Wagner mercenary group ‘guarding Russia’s shadow fleet through the English Channel’ Wagner is a state-funded private military once led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, who oversaw an attempted coup against Putin
The Economic Times · Jun 10 Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop Russia Robert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian troops, frontline maps, and scoreboards of destroyed targets. These attacks have made Madyar a priority target for Russia, he says, forcing him into secret underground bunkers.
France 24 · Jun 10 'Trump's effort to bring this war to an end has failed,' ex-Ukrainian FM Kuleba says In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba said US President Donald Trump's "effort to bring this war to an end has failed", warning that the US president "does not seem to be ready to change his approach to Russia". Kuleba added that he did not…
France 24 · Jun 10 'I am a prisoner of conscience': Ali Karimli, the opposition figure defying Azerbaijan’s regime Azerbaijan’s opposition leader Ali Karimli, a former secretary of state, goes on trial in Baku on Wednesday for an alleged "attempted coup". Karimli spoke to FRANCE 24 from prison, where he slammed the charges against him as "entirely fabricated and politically motivated" and warned that he risked assassination.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 Putin and Trump are both trapped in losing battles against reality The Ukraine and Iran wars are very different, but a common authoritarian delusion unites the men who started them, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky confirms flamingo missile strikes on Russian arms factory and oil refinery Zelensky says expanding drone campaign dealt a blow to ‘Russian military logistics’ across occupied Ukraine