Putin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting The Independent UK · Aug 28
Russia ‘losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit’ Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day but western officials say it cannot keep up with casualty level The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Russia not seeking direct confrontation with Nato – Western officials Senior figures in Moscow have recently accused Ukraine’s allies, including the UK, of ‘playing with fire’. Evening Standard · Aug 28
Trump kept CIA chief’s visit to Russia from White House officials: report President Trump dismissed suggestions that the CIA director was sent to Moscow over concerns that Russia could test NATO’s resolve The Independent UK · Aug 28
Are the Baltics safe? CIA director's Moscow trip raises more questions than answers A rare CIA mission to Moscow has fuelled fears of a possible Russian test of NATO. Baltic officials insist their threat assessments have not changed, but are their reassurances mostly intended to keep public anxiety in check? Euronews · Aug 28
Russia plans to mobilise 600,000 troops this year and next, Ukraine says Ukrainian intelligence said Moscow has already decided to call up 300,000 this year and 300,000 in 2027, driven by massive losses and a collapse in voluntary recruitment. Kyiv expects the announcement to come after September's elections. Euronews · Aug 28
What head of CIA told Russian counterpart on secretive visit to Moscow IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 28
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
Russia Warns UK It Is 'Playing With Fire' as CIA Chief Reportedly Warns Moscow Not To Attack NATO Russia has warned the UK of potential retaliation against British military facilities due to its support for Ukraine, following the UK's decision to share missile technology with Kyiv. International Business Times UK · Aug 27
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
A step away from warpath? Russia and UK can just stumble into war Russia is escalating its warnings against Britain over London’s military support for Ukraine, including the transfer of technology that could allow Kyiv to manufacture Storm Shadow missiles domestically. Moscow has warned that British military assets in Ukraine and beyond could become targets if British weapons are used against Russian territory. The Economic Times · Aug 27
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Kyiv's use of British missiles Russia has sent a clear and stern message regarding potential military strikes targeting British forces, following Ukraine's use of British cruise missiles in their operations. Moscow asserted that Britain is dangerously close to becoming complicit in terrorism. Additionally, France has received warnings for supplying vital missile technology to Ukraine, indicating… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Is Russia hinting at World War III? UK asks its people to stock food and water as Putin warns of strikes on Britain; CIA chief secretly flies to Moscow amid Kremlin threats Britain advises households to stockpile food and water for national emergencies. Russia warns of striking British military targets in response to Ukraine's missile use. CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow for high-level talks. These events highlight increasing pressure on countries supporting Ukraine. The situation reflects a… The Economic Times · Aug 27
Russian MP threatens Hungary with energy cut-off after Budapest labels Moscow a security threat Hungary’s new Tisza government has labelled Russia a security threat, marking a sharp break with the Orbán era. Moscow has warned the shift could put Hungary’s Russian oil and gas supplies at risk. Euronews · Aug 27
Euronews · Aug 27 CIA boss Moscow trip was about Iran, not the Baltics, ex-Estonian president tells Euronews Former Estonian president tells Euronews Ratcliffe’s Moscow talks were more likely about Iran than a warning against aggression in the Baltics. He says Russia’s calculus in the region has not changed.
International Business Times · 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 UK · 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.
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Russia says UK ‘playing with fire’ amid reports CIA chief has warned Kremlin not to attack Nato Moscow threatens retaliation after Andy Burnham says UK will help Ukraine start producing long-range missiles
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Canadian prime minister and New York lawmaker denounce Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
The Independent 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
Salon · Aug 26 CIA’s Moscow visit no big deal: Trump CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s mysterious trip was “semi-routine,” the president says
The Guardian - US · Aug 26 Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’ President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Bulletin world briefing: Trump breaks silence over CIA chief’s visit to Moscow Here are five stories from across the globe you may have missed
The Economic Times · Aug 26 Putin to attack Europe? ‘Just don’t do it’, CIA chief’s warning to Russian President revealed amid fears of drone attacks and NATO conflict Fears of a wider Russia-Europe conflict are growing as Russian drone attacks fuel concern over Moscow’s next move. A reported CIA chief warning to Putin, “Just don’t do it” not to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. The reported visit comes as tensions between Moscow and the UK have also risen…
The Independent UK · Aug 26 Theories emerge on why Trump’s CIA director made secret trip to Moscow IN FULL