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My Take 5 (Edition 68): The week that was in international affairs

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are discussing Russia’s scaled-down May 9 parade due to fears of Ukrainian drone strikes, Poland’s massive defence investment, US Iran playing cat and mouse with negotiations and Strait of Hormuz, Vietnam President To Lam’s state visit to India,…

The Times of India · May 10

Ukraine war briefing: Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations of violating ceasefire

Attacks continue but at a lower intensity; Putin signals preparedness to end the war. What we know on day 1,537

The Guardian - AU · May 10

‘This is not another Covid,’ WHO chief tells Tenerife as hantavirus cruise ship heads to island – as it happened

Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands have confirmed they will send planes to repatriate nationals

The Guardian - UK · May 9

Kremlin Reportedly Ramping Up Efforts To Kill Russian Opponents In Europe

The Kremlin is ramping up efforts to kill Russian opponents in Europe, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 7

Trump’s tantrums over Nato are prompting European leaders to think the unthinkable

Europeans must urgently seek to close their security gaps in case Russia attacks – and the US refuses to defend its allies, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin

Russia has dramatically scaled back its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9, with no heavy military hardware for the first time in 20 years. There will also be fewer foreign or Russian dignitaries present.

The Conversation · May 7

‘I saw a red dot’: The opponents of Russia facing death threats across Europe

Putin has long faced accusations of silencing its enemies abroad

The Independent UK · May 7

Revealed: Russia’s top secret spy school teaching hacking and election meddling

Exclusive: Documents obtained by journalists show the role of ‘Department 4’ within a Moscow University in training operatives for the military

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Ukraine war briefing: Putin threat to foreign embassies in Kyiv

Russia vows ‘retaliatory’ strikes if Moscow parade if attacked – despite Ukraine offering truce; departing Orbán surrenders Ukrainian cash and gold. What we know on day 1,534

The Guardian - AU · May 7

Strait mess: Trump’s Iran war drifts into week 10 with no end in sight

Global powers navigate a delicate situation as a ceasefire weakens and US war aims remain unclear. Both sides avoid direct confrontation, seeking a path forward amidst ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping anticipates a summit with a pressured US President Trump. The world observes as diplomatic maneuvers continue, with the…

The Economic Times · May 6