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Talk to Russia? First, Europe needs to pick an envoy – and know what it wants to say

With the US bogged down in its war against Iran, Ukraine has been urging Europe to step up and play an active role in negotiations on bringing the Russian invasion to an end. But EU officials say the bloc first needs to be aligned on what it wants to say…

France 24

Nato to significantly bolster eastern flank against Russia after Putin’s threats

The German-Netherlands Corps will be tasked with the command of allied troops in Estonia and Latvia

The Independent UK

Russia looks to forced mobilisation after losing 500,000 soldiers in Ukraine

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 28, 2026: Papers discuss whether Russia could potentially invade Europe. But first, Spanish front pages cover the latest developments in the political corruption scandal that has hit the Socialist Party. Elsewhere, US President Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool continues to make…

France 24

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EU countries insist on unity to avoid falling into Russia's special envoy 'trap'

The debate on who should be the special EU envoy for negotiations with the Kremlin is "a trap that Russia wants us to walk into", High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Thursday at an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Cyprus.

Euronews

Putin will try to recruit any envoy sent to talks, Ukraine's former PM says

Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former Ukrainian prime minister, told Euronews that while the European leaders are considering direct talks with Russia, the only thing Vladimir Putin is ready to accept is Europe's surrender.

Euronews

Nearly half a million Russians have died in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says

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The Independent UK

EU to discuss Russia strategy as Europe pushes for peace talks role

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TV tonight: turning absurd movie dreams into a strange reality

Sam Campbell’s show-within-a-show is like Changing Rooms for would-be film directors. Plus, the transformation of Vladimir Putin. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Putin’s war on Ukraine, says GCHQ

UK spy chief says Russia is scaling up its daily hybrid activity against Britain and Europe

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington

Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555

The Guardian - AU

'Have to pay': Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans for more strikes on Russia as he urged US President Donald Trump to help his nation with air defence systems.

AAP

Where does Europe's far right turn? Populists look to distance themselves from Trump

If the first thing Europeans think of when they fill up at the pump is Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran, it's little wonder that previously pro-MAGA populists are quietly distancing themselves from the president of the United States. In fact, Trump actively campaigning for Peter Magyar's rival actually helped…

France 24

Nearly half a million Russians killed in Ukraine war, UK spy chief says

Anne Keast-Butler says Russian forces are ‘going backwards on the battlefield’ for first time since late 2022

The Guardian - UK

All by himself: Inside the 29 May Guardian Weekly

Has Putin lost the trust of his people?

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‘Put an end to this war’: Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev makes new plea to Putin

After winning the Grand Prix at Cannes film festival, the exiled auteur sent a direct message to the Russian president urging him to stop the war

AAP

Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition

The Times of India

Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

AAP

Russia wants banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones

Russia's lower house of parliament has approved a plan for bank staff and branches to help counter Ukrainian drone attacks

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The Independent UK

Reform backs Makerfield candidate amid row over social media posts

Robert Kenyon is reported to have said Russia was ‘within their rights’ to invade Crimea and questioned the seriousness of Covid-19.

The Independent UK

Ukraine war is at ‘turning point’ and Kyiv has six months to seize initiative, says senior commander

Brigadier General Andriy Biletsky said he believes the Russian military is exhausted

The Independent UK

Russian lawmakers want banks and their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones

Russia's lower house of parliament has approved a plan for bank staff and branches to help counter Ukrainian drone attacks

Euronews

Europe should prepare to talk to Russia but 'priority' is supporting Ukraine, French minister says

France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad tells Euronews that Europe should not let others negotiate its security architecture on its behalf, but warns that Moscow is "not interested in a ceasefire or peace".

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intelligence suggests almost half a million Russian soldiers have died in Putin’s invasion

Volodymyr Zelensky wrote Ukraine relies ‘almost exclusively’ on the US for ballistic missile defences

The National (Scotland)

War isn’t chaos – it’s how power is really carved up

Ever feel like you aren’t being told the whole story? You aren’t alone ...

The Independent UK

Spy chief to warn of ‘relentless’ Russian cyber attacks on UK and Europe

Anne Keast-Butler will warn that the speed of advancements in technology mean there is a ‘narrowing window for the UK and allies to stay ahead’

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