Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday. Euronews · Mar 31
Ukraine urged by allies to halt Russian oil attacks amid rising energy prices IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 31
Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,497 The Guardian - AU · Mar 31
Exclusive: Zelensky says Russia winning from Iran war "I see only benefits for Russia from the war with Iran continuing." Axios · Mar 30
Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf. Euronews · Mar 30
Ukraine war briefing: Zelensky calls for ‘energy ceasefire’ – what it means IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 30
What are Ukraine's new Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return? Euronews · Mar 30
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives' Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash The Independent UK · Mar 30
'Every housewife could be CEO of Rheinmetall': Zelenskyy hits back at German weapons boss German defence company Rheinmetall issued a public statement expressing respect for Ukraine’s defence manufacturers after its CEO mocked Ukrainian weapons and drone producers over the weekend in sexist remarks. Euronews · Mar 30
Ukraine war briefing: German defence giant sparks row after comparing Ukraine drone makers to ‘housewives’ Rheinmetall CEO’s dismissive comments draw pointed reaction from Ukrainian prime minister and adviser to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What we know on day 1,496 The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Thousands of Afghans put at risk by MoD data breach still stranded and many ‘in danger’ months on Campaigners urge government to ‘redouble its efforts’ to evacuate Afghans promised sanctuary in Britain The Independent UK · Mar 29
Russian spy satellites used to photograph Chagos military base for Iran, Zelensky claims The Iranian attack on Diego Garcia took place prior to March 24 and saw two ballistic missiles launched at the base, around 3,800km (2,360 miles) away The Independent UK · Mar 29
The Times of India · Mar 29 'Provided satellite images': Zelenskyy alleges Russian link behind Iranian strikes on US bases in Middle East Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, “multiple times” ahead of an Iranian attack.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy drums up defence agreements with Gulf states on countering missiles and drones Ukraine leader says signs with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with one to come with the United Arab Emirates, as Iran presses aerial campaign against neighbours. What we know on day 1,495
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on Odesa as ‘pure terror’ after maternity hospital hit Russia launched an overnight drone attack on the city of Odesa, southwestern Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on
The Times of India · Mar 28 Ukraine signs defence pact with Qatar after Saudi deal, expands drone warfare cooperation Ukraine has inked new defence pacts with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following a similar agreement with the UAE. These deals focus on drone warfare expertise, joint projects, and technological exchange. Kyiv aims to leverage its experience countering Russian drones to assist Gulf nations facing threats, potentially trading its interceptors for…
The Independent UK · Mar 28 The Latest: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel Israel has intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, the first time it had faced fire from that country since the war in the Middle East erupted last month
Euronews · Mar 28 Qatar and Ukraine sign defence agreement as Zelenskyy's Gulf tour shapes new partnerships Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Doha on Saturday amid his tour around the Gulf region, one month since the beginning of the Iran war.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28 Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494
Euronews · Mar 27 Rubio slams Zelenskyy's Donbas comments and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.
Euronews · Mar 27 Ukraine and Saudi Arabia announce defence cooperation in Kyiv’s first deal in the Gulf Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.
Euronews · Mar 27 Newsletter: ‘Not our war’ - Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over war in Iran Also in this newsletter: Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé tells Europe Today that Israel's "creeping military action" in the country's south has become an "invasion".