Bulletin PM briefing: Burnham’s emotional speech and Russian attack on Nato country In case you missed them – here are five of the day’s biggest stories The Independent UK · Sep 29
Estonia says Russia behind arson attack as Nato allies offer support IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 29
Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Another European Country Has Accused Russia Of Being Behind An Attack As Hybrid War Expands Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Russian security services ordered an attack against a defense company supplying military equipment to Ukraine. International Business Times · Sep 29
NATO says Russian hybrid campaign not stopping Ukraine support after Estonia accuses Moscow of arson European countries have already faced multiple incursions by Russian drones as well as a campaign of covert Russian disruption which began after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Euronews · Sep 29
Why Europe wants to boost its Arctic presence EU leaders gathered in northern Finland recently for a summit focused on reaffirming the importance of the Arctic region to European security. The meeting, which took place in the city of Rovaniemi, came a month before the EU is expected to release its updated Arctic policy. The Conversation · Sep 29
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to inject £150bn into war effort as Germany identifies Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’ German chancellor says he is speaking to other heads of state to try and prepare Ukraine for winter The Independent UK · Sep 29
Russia warns Nato of 'direct confrontation' if Kaliningrad is cut off from Russia "Amid the aggressive policy pursued by Nato leadership and member countries, the embassy has conveyed our principled approaches to the Nato International Secretariat and the Belgian foreign minisry," TASS reported citing a statement by the Russian Embassy to Belgium, which is in charge of diplomatic contacts with the North Atlantic… The Times of India · Sep 29
Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia Putin’s order comes as both Russian and Ukrainian forces suffer mounting casualties. What we know on day 1,679 The Guardian - AU · Sep 29
Denmark, at UN, says Greenland pact benefits all parties involved The security agreement signed by the U_S_, Denmark and Greenland last week “strengthens the defense of Greenland, the NATO area, and the American continent." The Independent UK · Sep 28
Can we predict genocide by listening to what leaders say? Research finds common threads On the eve of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a speech. Several things stood out. He started by discussing the fundamental threat posed to Russia by “the West”. The Conversation · Sep 28
EU seeks hybrid threat playbook without duplicating NATO EU foreign and defence ministers backed further work on a new protocol for responding to hybrid threats, while stressing that it must complement rather than duplicate NATO. Euronews · Sep 28
Iran wants one thing in its war with the West IN FOCUS: As speculation swirls over the RAF Fairford plot, Maira Butt take a closer look at the drone strikes, assassination attempts and hacking data centres that key suspect Iran and its affiliates are believed to have utilised in recent years The Independent UK · Sep 28
EU ministers plan hybrid threat response amid warnings of Russian sabotage EU foreign ministers are meeting on Monday to strengthen the bloc’s response to hybrid attacks, as EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that Russia is planning further sabotage across Europe. Euronews · Sep 28
Euronews · Sep 28 Fact check: Did Denmark play 'Send in the Clowns' song before signing US-Greenland security deal? Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any involvement in choosing the music played before the signing ceremony, but the claim continues to spread on social media.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 28 Switzerland rejects hard right push for stricter definition of neutrality Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to adopt a more restrictive form of neutrality, championed by the hard right, which would have blocked their country from cooperating with NATO or impose sanctions.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to Russia Zelensky said the plan is ‘how evil encroaches’
The Times of India · Sep 28 70% Swiss say no: Switzerland rejects push for tighter neutrality amid Russia war The initiative would have restricted Switzerland from joining sanctions against other countries unless those measures had been imposed by the United Nations. That would have significantly affected Switzerland’s ability to impose sanctions independently. Russia, one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, has veto power over decisions…
The Guardian - US · Sep 27 Republican says Trump’s support of Ken Paxton in Texas primary was ‘colossal mistake’ Thom Tillis says Trump’s decision to back Paxton instead of John Cornyn has put the Senate seat at risk for Republicans
Euronews · Sep 27 How neutral should Switzerland be? Voters deliver decisive verdict Supporters of the proposal, led by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP), argued that Switzerland had moved too close to the European Union and NATO, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules that would have curbed Nato cooperation 70% vote against tightening centuries-old neutrality, which far right said was being eroded by sanctions against Russia
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Don’t let Russian aggression distract us from backing Ukraine to the hilt THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: European allies must stay the course and support Kyiv through the winter in the face of threats about Moscow’s capacity to deploy military hardware across the continent
Euronews · Sep 27 Poland and Lithuania preparing cross-border evacuation plan for Baltic states The Suwałki gap, a strip of territory linking Poland and Lithuania - and therefore connecting the Baltic states with other NATO allies and the rest of the European Union - is of particular importance to the plan.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 27 American warship destroyed by missiles off Scotland in live military exercise AN American warship has been sunk off the coast of Scotland in a live military exercise
France 24 · Sep 27 ‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel? The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.