‘Think of it’: Donald Trump’s bromance with Putin hits a snag as Russia helps Iran track U.S. forces Russia never passes up an opportunity to undermine the United States. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury cars The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
Terrifying new intel indicates Russia is secretly feeding Iran critical data Is this why Iranian retaliation has been so effective? We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nationwide alert sounded in Ukraine after Russian strikes kill 10 in Kharkiv Putin's forces rain ballistic missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities The Independent UK · Mar 7
Russia allegedly provided Iran with intel that could help it strike US military, sources say Russia is one of a small number countries that maintains friendly relations with Tehran, which has faced years of isolation over its nuclear programme and its support of proxy groups across the Middle East. Euronews · Mar 7
Is 'Real' Vladimir Putin Dead? 'Body Double' Theory Explodes After Awkward Kremlin Photo Vladimir Putin's latest Kremlin appearance ahead of International Women's Day has revived an old and unproven theory that the Russian president is dead and being replaced by a double. International Business Times UK · Mar 6
US and Israel airstrikes ‘fail to destroy’ Iran military command despite 50 Israeli jets hitting underground bunker in Tehran So far, at least 1,332 people across Iran have been killed since the war began, according to the latest figures from Iranian state media outlets Evening Standard · Mar 6
Five Great Reads: Christina Applegate on life with MS, Pete Tong’s rave advice, and Mr Nobody Against Putin Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales The Guardian - AU · Mar 6
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region The Independent UK · Mar 6
Russia supplying Iran with intelligence to target US forces, says report Moscow is rushing to the support of its ally amid a joint US-Israeli bombing campaign The Independent UK · Mar 6
As Australia becomes more integrated into the US military machine, can it avoid being dragged into war? The US-Israel war on Iran shows once again how deadly it is to be America’s enemy – but also how very hard it is to be its friend The Guardian - AU · Mar 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pushes Zelensky to reach peace deal with Putin and claims Kremlin is ‘ready’ Trump says Zelenky’s ‘got even less cards’ now The Independent UK · Mar 6
Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges Zelenskyy to ‘get a deal done’ with Russia US president again suggests Zelenskyy needs to compromise; Ukraine president says US is seeking its drone expertise for the Middle East. What we know on day 1,472 The Guardian - AU · Mar 6
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Volodymyr Zelensky is the heir to Churchill this continent needs THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The bravery of the leonine Ukrainian president in an exclusive interview with The Independent is all the more remarkable in the face of America’s indifference and Europe’s inconsistency
The Conversation · Mar 5 Will the Iran war go global? This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 The Paralympics are welcoming Russia back to the Winter Games – and this is just the start Ten athletes will compete for Russia and Belarus at the Paralympic Games and parade under their national flags in Friday’s opening ceremony in Verona, despite condemnation across Europe
The Independent UK · Mar 5 It’s too dangerous to see my own children, Ukraine’s president Zelensky admits EXCLUSIVE: Zelensky is tired, defiant, misses his family and may not run again as president, but first Ukraine has to win peace, the country’s leader tells the ‘World of Trouble’ podcast with world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Zelensky: Trump using up all his missiles on Iran risks leaving Ukraine short against Putin EXCLUSIVE: In an exclusive interview with The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley, Volodymyr Zelensky said his country may be left more vulnerable, but that the lesson from Iran is that he needs weapons to force Putin to genuine peace
The Conversation · Mar 5 What the conflict in Iran means for Putin and Ukraine As the war in the Middle East spreads and intensifies, the one in Ukraine continues. While geographically some 2,500km (1,600 miles) apart, the consequences of US president Donald Trump’s latest military adventure for the Russian war against Ukraine will be acutely felt across several areas. In the short term, the…
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Iran's foreign minister says US 'will come to bitterly regret' precedent set after sub sank frigate Iran is launching more missiles at Israel as attacks in the Middle East commence for a sixth day
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky asks US to postpone upcoming peace talks due to Iran conflict Zelensky says trilateral peace talks paused due to conflict in Middle East
Euronews · Mar 4 Putin releases two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war during Moscow talks Russian President Vladimir Putin handed two Hungarian-Ukrainian prisoners of war to Hungary during Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó's visit to Moscow, where energy supply was also discussed.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4 Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking gas tanker that exploded and sank off Libya The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attack
Euronews · Mar 4 Iran war revives spectre of energy crisis in Europe, fuelling economic anxiety The European Union is staring down the prospect of a new energy crisis as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran, rattling gas markets.