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
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 will respond in kind’, Zelenskyy says after Russia breaks Kyiv’s ceasefire Ukraine will decide its course of action towards Russia’s Victory Day parade “depending on the situation tonight and tomorrow”, Zelenskyy said, sending a warning to Moscow that Kyiv will “will respond in kind” to Russian attacks. Euronews · May 6
‘Putin only cares about parades’: fury as Russia rains missiles on Ukraine during 24-hour truce Dozens killed despite ceasefire announced by Zelenskyy, after Moscow asked for Saturday truce for military parade The Guardian - UK · May 6
Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May. Euronews · May 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv accuses Moscow of violating ceasefire with missile and drone 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 6
Kremlin Accused of Luring Africans Into Ukraine War With Fake Job Offers: Report A new report has found a growing number of African men say they were promised civilian jobs in Russia, only to find themselves pushed toward the front lines of Moscow's war in Ukraine. International Business Times · May 5
Ukraine strikes Russian military facility more than 1,000 kilometres into Moscow's territory Ukraine launched a long-range strike against Russia’s military site over 1,000 km from its border, just days before Moscow’s Victory Day parade. Euronews · May 5
Vladimir Putin Fury: Russia Warned Diplomats to Evacuate Kyiv Ahead of Threatened 'Nuclear-Strength' Strike Vladimir Putin threatens a missile strike on Kyiv if Ukrainian drones disrupt Moscow's Victory Day parade, highlighting escalating tensions and showcasing Russia's new hypersonic missile system. International Business Times UK · May 5
Russia disrupts mobile internet as Kremlin scales back Victory Day parade Russia has this year cracked down on the internet, blocking mobile services and forcing millions to turn to VPNs The Independent UK · May 5
Kremlin Reportedly Beefing Up Security Amid Fear Of Coup Against Putin The Kremlin has beefed up security around President Vladimir Putin amid fears of a coup, as well as the assassination of top military figures, according to a new report. International Business Times · May 4
Ukraine strikes Moscow high-rise days before Russia’s military parade IN FULL The Independent UK · May 4
Euronews · May 4 Drone strikes Moscow building just days before Russia's Victory Day parade Just days before Russia’s Victory Day parade, a drone reportedly hit a high-rise residential building in Moscow, just kilometres away from the Kremlin.
Fortune · May 3 As economic despair mounts, Russian official admits the country has had enough of Putin's war on Ukraine. 'We can’t even take one region' “The overall mood is that’s enough already; you’ve been fighting for long enough.”
The Independent UK · May 3 Ukrainian general’s rise from far-right agitator to war hero SPECIAL DISPATCH: World affairs editor Sam Kiley meets the founder of Ukraine’s ultranationalist Azov movement, Andrii Biletskyi, now a decorated military brigadier general holding Russia back on its most aggressive line of attack in Donetsk province
The Independent UK · May 3 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky meets Starmer as UK to enter talks to join £78bn EU loan scheme for Kyiv Zelensky says Ukraine's military successfully hit Russia's Primorsk port
The Guardian - UK · May 3 ‘You’re not one of us, are you?’: How a Ukrainian soldier survived two weeks in a Russian dugout When Vadym Lietunov spotted a fortified position after his own had been blown up, he didn’t realise it belonged to the enemy
Euronews · May 2 Two people killed and over a dozen injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine Russia is continuing to bombard Ukrainian cities daily with barrages of drones and missiles as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled in the wake of the war in Iran. Kyiv says its counter strikes targeting Russian oil facilities have been achieving success.
The Independent UK · May 2 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fighting escalates as Putin’s troops attempt to invade new Ukraine city Kostiantynivka is part of Ukraine’s heavily fortified fortress belt in the country’s east
The Independent UK · May 1 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch daytime assault on Ukrainian city with hundreds of drones Over 400 drones were launched at the country in broad daylight
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Zelenskyy says he's seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump
Euronews · Apr 30 Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire After the Easter truce, Moscow is now proposing a Victory Day parade ceasefire as the Kremlin is concerned over Ukraine’s long-range striking capabilities. Moscow has already scaled down the parade, where for the first time in years, Russian armoured columns will not be rolling on the Red Square.
The Independent UK · Apr 30 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fire erupts at major Black Sea port oil refinery after fourth Ukrainian attack in two weeks Trump says he and Putin have discussed a temporary ceasefire marking Victory Day next month, though Ukraine wants to see the details