EXPLAINED: 39 - The Real Truth

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 Independent UK · 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 Conversation · Mar 5

Middle East conflict offers economic lifeline to Russia’s flagging war machine

With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and India

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

Vladimir Putin Fury: Russian Leader Slams 'Cynical Violation' of Morality Over Ayatollah Khamenei's Death

Vladimir Putin condemns the US-Israel strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a 'cynical murder' and a violation of international law.

International Business Times UK · Mar 1

Decision to allow UK exports to Armenian firm under review over Russian links

Cygnet Texkimp was approved to export machines to Rydena, but ministers examining deal after Guardian highlighted founders’ links to Kremlin military supply chain

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

Russian Officials Privately Mock Trump's 'Naïveté' About Putin's Real Goals, Intelligence Reports Reveal

British intelligence agencies have shared intercepted phone calls and messages in which Kremlin figures are said to be privately mocking President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Feb 26

Yandex's analytics tool found in 16 of the most downloaded free VPN apps in Russia — here's what it means for your privacy

While the apps are among the 87 most popular free VPNs in Russia, users aren't limited to the country. RKS Global researchers tells TechRadar the potential risk.

TechRadar · Feb 26

Far-right Base group claims murders in Ukraine amid questions over Russia ties

Leaked information obtained by Guardian paints disturbing picture of violence waged by terror group’s Ukrainian cell

The Guardian - US · Feb 26

Ukraine: after four years of war, exhaustion on both sides is the main hope for peace

As Ukrainian officials meet with US negotiators in Geneva with the possibility of full three-way talks involving Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in early March, there’s a glimmer of hope that an end to the conflict may be in sight. But the fact that after four years this remains a glimmer…

The Conversation · Feb 26

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belgium releases video showing forces boarding Russian shadow fleet oil tanker

French president Emmanuel Macron said it was a “major blow” to Russia’s shadow fleet

The Independent UK · Feb 26