Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns foreign citizens to leave Kyiv after threatening more revenge attacks At least four people were killed in the mass attack of Ukraine’s capital on Sunday The Independent UK · May 25
Canada deepens Arctic defense ties with Nordics after Trump threats Canada is forging new alliances with Nordic nations to secure its vast Arctic region. This move comes as the United States' commitment wavers and Russia and China increase their military activities. Canada aims to reduce its reliance on the U.S. for defense, focusing on collaboration with trusted partners like Denmark,… The Economic Times · May 16
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian ceasefire enters effect after day of deadly Russian strikes Worst Russian strikes of the year throughout eastern Ukraine kill 27 people in hours leading up to Kyiv's ceasefire The Independent UK · May 5
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call Trump says he expects Putin to observe 'a little bit of a ceasefire', while Ukraine is yet to respond to the proposed truce The Independent UK · Apr 29
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a new monthly record Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. Euronews · Apr 28
In a fractured world order, where does the global south fit in? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was one of the first world leaders to speak out about the “ruptured” world order caused by the Trump administration in the United States. He called for middle powers to band together to safeguard what’s left of the liberal world order. The Conversation · Apr 24
Finland’s president Alexander Stubb has some ideas to save the international order – and ourselves Whatever we call the current historical juncture – polycrisis, rupture or just the possible end of civilisation as we know it – there is growing agreement that the stakes couldn’t be much higher for humanity. Even in atypically fortunate Australia, just recognising and agreeing on the nature and extent of… The Conversation · Apr 21
Europe is quietly building a backup NATO without America and Trump just gave them every reason to stop being quiet about it Plan B is in motion. We Got This Covered · Apr 15
Zelenskyy meets Merz in Berlin as Ukraine seeks more support from Germany against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin The Independent UK · Apr 14
'The US must not divert weapons for Ukraine to Iran,' Finnish defence minister tells Euronews The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets. Euronews · Mar 27
Keir Starmer warns against forgetting threat of Russia amid Iran conflict The Prime Minister said the West is facing a ‘war on two fronts’ – Ukraine and Iran – as he met leaders from the Joint Expeditionary Force in Finland. Evening Standard · Mar 26
West facing ‘war on two fronts’, Starmer warns at defence summit The Prime Minister is attending the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders’ summit in Finland. Evening Standard · Mar 26
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s aide says no part of Russia is safe after Kyiv hits base 800km from border Moscow says Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure within Russia rose sharply in 2025 The Independent UK · Mar 18
Charles impressed by ‘fantastic’ bath made from wood chips The King was joined at the New Wood: Building a bio-based future exhibition by the president of Finland, Alexander Stubb. Evening Standard · Mar 17
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24 Hungary's veto stalls EU bid to raise pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war Plans to intensify sanctions on Russia have stalled after Hungary blocked new measures, undercutting a planned show of EU unity.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23 ‘Political sabotage’: EU leaders accuse Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine Viktor Orbán’s government blocks fresh economic measures against Russia on eve of war’s fourth anniversary
Euronews · Feb 14 Sánchez warns against nuclear rearmament in Munich and calls for 'moral rearmament' against Putin The Spanish president participates in the Munich Security Conference for the first time and questions the rearmament strategies of the powers. Faced with Putin, he advocates investing in values instead of nuclear arsenals.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31 Impose sanctions on refineries that buy Russian crude oil to end war, says Bill Browder Putin critic says plants in China, India and Turkey are funnelling up to $1bn a day to Kremlin
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Why Iran is the wrong war for Trump to back ANALYSIS: Trump may be very proud of his ‘armada’ off the coast of Iran but the US president could look good, back a winner, and support his allies by leaving Tehran alone and helping Ukraine win instead, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Jan 26 Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage after string of sabotage incidents Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Brutal’ attack on Kyiv leaves millions without power as Abu Dhabi peace talks end without breakthrough Second day of landmark negotiations came as dozens injured and one killed in major Russian missile and drone attack, according to Ukrainian officials
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Finnish president dismantles the idea Russia is winning war in Ukraine: ‘Utter strategic failure’ Alexander Stubb says the war has caused Nato to expand and European countries to increase their defence budgets
The Guardian - UK · Jan 21 Middle powers assemble? Trump disorder prompts talk of new liberal alliances As Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen decide ‘to live in truth’, what will it take for Starmer to call out Trump?
Euronews · Jan 21 Davos 2026: Who said what at world's top political and business summit The yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 20 EU leaders to address Davos summit amid tension over Trump's Greenland plan European leaders take centre stage at Davos on Tuesday, hoping to steady fraying transatlantic ties before US President Donald Trump arrives with fresh tariff threats aimed at the EU over Greenland.