Trump envoys confronted over Putin talks during Kyiv visit: ‘Don’t you find it disgusting?’ Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were confronted by Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon The Independent UK · Sep 7
US envoys Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Moscow for talks on peace in Ukraine US special representatives arrived in Moscow for talks on ending the Ukraine war. Both sides offered to curtail attacks during the discussions for three days. President Putin will meet the US envoys later on Saturday in the Kremlin. The envoys are expected to visit Kyiv the following day for further… The Economic Times · Sep 6
Putin Pauses Strikes On Ukraine As US Envoys Arrive. Hope Flickers. Washington has been pushing to end the conflict, which is now in its fifth year. The conflict lost momentum after the US attention veered to its conflict with Iran in the Middle East, which began late in February. International Business Times · Sep 5
Putin and XI Declare Ties 'More Solid' as Trump Warns Moscow and Beijing Against Arming Iran Putin and Xi reaffirm Russia-China ties at the SCO summit, amidst Trump's Iran warnings. Discussions focused on economic ties, with implications for global politics and the US-Iran conflict. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato mission scrambles jets as four killed in missile and drone strikes on Kyiv Kyiv and Moscow exchange attacks overnight as drones downed in Russian capital and Leningrad region The Independent UK · Aug 31
Death toll rises to 38 from Russia's deadliest attack on Ukraine this year A Russian strike on a warehouse west of Kyiv killed 38 people, marking the year's deadliest attack. Russia plans massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure in retaliation for drone attacks. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's oil and gas sector, which funds the invasion. Russian forces downed nearly 500 Ukrainian drones overnight,… The Economic Times · Aug 30
Ukraine war briefing: Nuclear plant has lost power and running on generators, UN watchdog says Russian-occupied plant has only 10-day diesel supply on site for generators; Kyiv investigates deadly attack on warehouse. What we know on day 1,649 The Guardian - AU · Aug 30
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin fires nuclear-capable missile that could reach US days after CIA chief’s visit ‘There is a concrete goal, and we will fulfil this task,’ Ukrainian president says The Independent UK · Aug 28
Trump says he had 'good talks' with Putin, Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory The Kremlin also dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow. Euronews · Aug 27
CIA Director Ratcliffe's Trip To Moscow Involved a Warning Against Attacking NATO Countries: Report Different NATO countries recently said they are taking measures to protect critical infrastructure against a false flag attack from Russia. International Business Times · Aug 27
White House Backchannel Exposed After CIA Chief Sneaks Into Moscow To Deliver Ultimatum on NATO and Iran CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secretive Moscow visit aimed to warn Russia against NATO aggression, amid rising tensions and conflicting accounts from Washington and Moscow. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically The Independent UK · Aug 27
Why did Trump’s CIA director make a mysterious short trip to Moscow? Neither the White House or the Kremlin have offered an explanation for the first trip by a US spy chief to the Russian capital in nearly five years The Independent UK · Aug 26
What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran? The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington. Euronews · Aug 26
The Independent UK · Aug 26 The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia’s war in Ukraine
France 24 · Aug 26 Kremlin says CIA chief met Russian counterparts, not Putin, in Moscow CIA chief John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow, but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said Wednesday. President Donald Trump described Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow as a "semi-routine" mission, while implying that the intelligence chief was in the Russian capital to…
The Times of India · Aug 26 'Putin set to target UK': Britain on alert after PM Burnham's Ukraine visit, missile tech transfer Britain has been warned to prepare for possible Russian retaliation after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Ukraine and the UK’s decision to share technology that could help Kyiv produce long-range missiles.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25 UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Mystery US Military Plane Lands in Moscow With No Explanation From Washington or Kremlin A US military aircraft's unexpected landing in Moscow has sparked intrigue, as neither US nor Russian officials have provided explanations amidst ongoing strained relations between the two nations.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Kremlin Adviser Warns UK Factories Making Drones for Ukraines Could Face Attacks From 'Unknown Sources' A Kremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks amid rising tensions, following Britain's decision to share missile technology with Ukraine, escalating the conflict with Russia.
The Independent UK · Aug 25 Putin issues decree opening door to state control of key sites after deep Ukrainian drone strikes Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing the government to take temporary control of critical infrastructure if private owners fail to protect it from Ukrainian drone attacks or repair it afterward
Euronews · Aug 25 Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership Armenia’s Pashinyan laid out Yerevan's decision to formally apply for EU membership “in the near future” and to call for a national referendum, challenging Russia’s regional influence and setting the stage for a historic geopolitical shift.
TechRadar · Aug 24 Russian tech giant VK is suing Apple for blocking its apps — and wants $696,000 a day in compensation VK has sued Apple in Moscow, seeking restored apps and 58 million rubles in daily penalties for continued removals.
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 Burnham Hands Ukraine Secret Missile Blueprints as Kremlin Warns UK Is Now 'Participating in This War' British Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorises the transfer of classified missile blueprints to Ukraine, enabling local assembly of long-range weapons and escalating tensions with Russia.
The Times of India · Aug 24 ‘UK participating in Ukraine war’: What triggered Russia’s ‘outrageous threat’ to Britain Russia has accused the UK of 'directly' participating in the war in Ukraine after London agreed to share classified information to help Kyiv develop its own long-range missiles. The move has drawn a sharp warning from Moscow, which said British military support was adding “fuel to the fire” and obstructing…