Ukraine-Russia war latest: Boris Johnson condemns Putin’s ‘warped logic’ after his train escapes drone attack Johnson says Ukrainians are enduring such 'random and senseless attacks' every day The Independent UK · Sep 11
Russia tricks 'vulnerable' foreigners to fight in Ukraine war, Amnesty reports Foreign nationals are being tricked into fighting for the Russian army against Ukraine through fake job offers, an Amnesty International report said Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war. The average targeted recruit is under 40, living in a poorer country and lured by the "promise of a job", Amnesty's… France 24 · Sep 10
Ukrainian counteroffensive pushes back Russian forces near Lyman, Russian military bloggers say Russian military bloggers have said Moscow’s forces have been forced to withdraw from positions near Lyman as Ukrainian troops counterattack, while accusing Russia’s military command of concealing the true situation on the battlefield. The precise scale of Ukraine’s counteroffensive remains unclear. Euronews · Sep 10
'The days of safety are over': Russian airports face record closures Ukraine's drone campaign forced an average of 32 airport closures a day across 32 Russian airports including Moscow and St Petersburg, with summer totals already exceeding all of 2025, as Zelenskyy warned airlines and insurers that "the days of safety in Russia's skies are over." Euronews · Sep 10
Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal, blames delay on 'two people that hate each other' President Trump stated Vladimir Putin desires a Ukraine peace agreement. He believes personal animosity between leaders hinders diplomatic progress. Trump discussed a recent phone call with the Russian president. US envoys Witkoff and Kushner visited Kyiv for talks. They pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to engage in negotiations. The Economic Times · Sep 10
Ukraine war briefing: Arctic attack extends Kyiv’s strike reach into Russian gas heartland ‘Guess who?’ says Fire Point, Ukrainian maker of long-range weaponry; drone alert in Moldova as Zelenskyy waited to fly out. What we know on day 1,660 The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
Ukraine's Fortress Belt Is Under Growing Threat. Russia's Slow Advance Puts Kramatorsk on Edge. Guided bombs and drones have struck the city repeatedly, damaging homes, vehicles, and public infrastructure. International Business Times · Sep 9
CIA chief Ratcliffe may take bigger role in stalled Russia-Ukraine talks CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new… The Times of India · Sep 9
An End To The Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead To Renewed Washington-Moscow Ties, Kremlin Says However, Russia has resumed intense strikes against Ukraine following visits from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv. International Business Times · Sep 9
Zelenskyy urges more international pressure on Russia over civilian deaths Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing the international community for not taking a tougher stance against Russia's attacks on civilian areas The Independent UK · Sep 9
Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal An overnight Russian drone strike at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed at least two people, Odesa's regional governor said Wednesday. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that 17 drones had hit Moldovan territory in August alone as both Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on military… France 24 · Sep 9
Russian drones kill 2 in Ukraine's Moldova; Zelenskyy urges stronger global response Recent Russian airstrikes have tragically resulted in the deaths of two civilians and left four others injured near a border crossing with Moldova. Additionally, a drone attack on an apartment building in Kyiv injured four residents. In response, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called upon global leaders to take firmer actions… The Times of India · Sep 9
Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats Over 'Unacceptable Activities' After Years of Close Ties With Putin Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, signalling a shift from Viktor Orbán's pro-Moscow policies. The move aims to protect sovereignty, with potential diplomatic repercussions from Russia International Business Times UK · Sep 9
The Russian exception: Why Moscow still has a role in Europe’s ITER fusion project despite EU sanctions EU-Russia tensions collide with decades of scientific cooperation at ITER, the world’s largest nuclear fusion experiment. As fusion becomes a strategic EU priority, Brussels faces a dilemma over its continued reliance on Russian expertise and technology. Euronews · Sep 9
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9 ‘Miserable and impossible’: food scarce in Kyiv as Russia targets supply chains Supermarket shelves half-filled in Ukrainian capital as Moscow bombs warehouses supporting civilian life
France 24 · Sep 8 Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…
France 24 · Sep 8 Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine Ukraine’s momentum on the battlefield was a primary focus at July’s NATO summit in Turkey. Kyiv’s long-range drones and US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the Washington would allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles on in the country. However, Trump's deal has yet to materialize. Moreover, Russia has ramped…
The Times of India · Sep 8 Putin, Trump hold 1-hour call after visit by US envoys to broker Russia-Ukraine peace Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump held a one-hour phone call on Tuesday, discussing the outcome of recent visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv as Washington seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Britain Plans Major Veteran Mobilisation Exercise Amid Rising Tensions With Russia Britain plans a major exercise to mobilise 95,000 veterans, testing their readiness amid rising tensions with Russia, aiming to enhance military preparedness and address strategic reserve challenges.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 'Not an era of war': MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict Addressing a biweekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5 focused on exploring prospects for dialogue and diplomacy, while reiterating India's consistent position that "this is not an era of war".
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Russia backs India's call for peace in Ukraine; says Moscow aligns with New Delhi's position Russia welcomes India's peace efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. President Putin will attend the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister Modi. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology cooperation. Russia is also working to identify and repatriate Indian nationals serving in its army. India and Russia are…
International Business Times · Sep 8 Zelenskyy Says U.S. Is Exploring Russia-Ukraine De-escalation Steps. Moscow Is Striking Kyiv Again. At least two people were killed on Tuesday as attacks against Ukraine resumed following the departure of top U.S. officials.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Donald Trump's Peace Mission Called 'Ultimate Diplomacy of the Doomed', Russian Media Report Claims Russian Media Has Labelled Trump's Ukraine Peace Talks as 'Diplomacy of the Doomed', Reflecting Scepticism About Us Efforts To Secure a Breakthrough With Putin. No Significant Progress Has Been Made.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Volodymyr Zelenskyy says US envoys have 'very good' ideas to end Russia's war on Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed constructive peace suggestions from US envoys, expressing his eagerness to converse with President Trump about defense strategies. Conversely, Russia claims it is on the brink of a military victory in Ukraine. After a short-lived weekend truce, both countries have resumed intense aerial bombardments, resulting in civilian…
The Times of India · Sep 8 Moscow threatens ‘harsh and painful’ retaliation after Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats Hungary on Tuesday ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over “unacceptable activities” it said were incompatible with their diplomatic status. The move prompted Moscow to threaten a “harsh and painful” retaliation, marking a significant shift in Budapest’s approach to Russia.