Naval drone hits oil tanker off Russian resort city Sochi, triggering massive blaze Russian officials said a Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked and a crew of 23 Indian nationals rescued The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Children killed while they slept among 25 dead in ‘vile birthday present’ for Putin A Russian missile strike obliterates five-storey residential building in Pryluky The Independent UK · Oct 7
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy blames Russia for attack on Bulgarian vessels in Black Sea as investigation launched Bulgarian authorities investigating origin of drone attack on two vessels in Nato member’s exclusive economic zone. What we know on day 1,687 The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Bulgaria's leader says drone attack hits 2 commercial vessels, and Ukraine's president blames Russia Bulgaria’s prime minister says that two commercial vessels have been struck by drones in the first attack on shipping in the NATO member’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Oct 6
Kremlin Starlink Threat: Russia Warns of a Full-Scale Space War Over Rival Satellite Network Plans Dmitry Medvedev warned of a 'space war' after Ukraine urged US sanctions on entities linked to Russia's developing Rassvet satellite network. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead in Kyiv as Zelensky warns of massive incoming Russian attack Multiple explosions in Kyiv as Russian Tu-95 bombers approach border The Independent UK · Oct 6
Macron slams Russia’s ‘irresponsible’ strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday slammed Russia's increased strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Macron said he reviewed "the concrete support" Europe can provide Ukraine to defend itself against the attacks. France 24 · Oct 5
India says it wants to be more involved in ending Ukraine war as Zelensky hails peace plan Ukrainian foreign minister calls Delhi’s ceasefire proposal ‘most comprehensive’ The Independent UK · Oct 5
Ukraine scrambles for money to fight war as Russian strikes batter economy Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is severely impacted by Russian airstrikes disrupting economic activities. The city's largest employer has halted operations, contributing to a dire financial situation. Ukraine faces a significant budget crisis requiring $56 billion for this year to address military and economic needs. Delayed foreign… The Economic Times · Oct 5
How is Europe tightening borders and speeding up returns? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The EU is toughening its migration policy, just months after rolling out the Migration and Asylum Pact. But where does it want to invest, and what tools does it plan to use? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. Euronews · Oct 5
Merz and Mathernová send a message to Moscow from Kyiv Good morning, Brussels. It’s Monday, and I am Angela Skujins. On today’s agenda: Friedrich Merz in Kyiv, Charles Michel on "our commo future", and the Brazilian ballot. Let’s dive in. Euronews · Oct 5
Fireballs over Kyiv as Russia strikes bridges during Merz’s visit Russian strikes in Kharkiv resulted in one death and six injuries on Sunday, while a drone attacked a key bridge in Kyiv. Video footage captured the fireball from the strike on the Northern Bridge, which was hit for the second time recently. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv amid… The Economic Times · Oct 5
India seeks greater role in brokering Russia-Ukraine peace India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar stated that dialogue and diplomacy are necessary to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He revealed that India is increasing its involvement in discussions with both Russia and Ukraine. Current talks include issues related to shipping safety in the Black Sea and the export of grain and… The Economic Times · Oct 5
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5 Ukraine war briefing: Germany’s Merz pledges €1bn in military aid to Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks German chancellor also announces €350m for repairs to energy sector as Moscow targets Ukraine infrastructure before winter. What we know on day 1,685
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Dozens arrested at Moscow Communist Party rally amid anger over Ukraine drone strikes The rally marked the anniversary of the Kremlin's 1993 crushing of a parliamentary uprising
The Economic Times · Oct 4 Germany's Merz arrives in Kyiv to finalize drone deal, release aid German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv with defence industry executives as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities intensified. Germany is set to announce €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for energy repairs, while Berlin and Kyiv are expected to finalise agreements on joint drone production and deeper weapons…
The Economic Times · Oct 4 'Our side is ready to support': Zelenskyy expresses readiness for US-proposed trilateral talks with Russia Ukraine is ready for a proposed trilateral meeting with the US and Russia at the technical level by the end of October, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The announcement came after fresh Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, while India said it was separately engaging Moscow and Kyiv on issues…
The Times of India · Oct 4 Zelenskyy claims Putin deepening ties with Kim, sharing Russian jet-drone technology with North Korea Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Russia may have shared technology behind its jet-powered drones with North Korea, deepening concerns over growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
The Times of India · Oct 4 Watch: Russian drones hit Kyiv bridge; German chancellor arrives to sirens A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Pivnichnyi Bridge on Sunday as German chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital. Merz's arrival came amid air raid sirens, explosions and the activation of air defence systems, in the latest escalation of Russian attacks on the city.
Euronews · Oct 4 Merz makes surprise visit to Kyiv: Germany pledges further aid to Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday. Accompanied by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and representatives of German defence and energy companies, he aims to pledge further military and financial support for Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Oct 4 Watch in full: Zelensky on Putin’s ‘new doctrine’ and Ukraine’s response Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine will intensify strikes on Russian oil refineries, which he says fund the war, after a fresh Russian bombardment aimed at driving civilians out of Kyiv and other major cities.
The Times of India · Oct 4 Moscow vows to step up strikes on Ukraine as Zelenskyy threatens to attack more Russian refineries Russia will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine following recent remarks by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Russian defence ministry said on Sunday. The remarks came as Moscow warned of a further escalation in the aerial war after Kyiv threatened to expand attacks on Russian oil refineries.
The Times of India · Oct 4 Ukraine vows to target Russian oil refineries as Moscow hits Kyiv's infrastructure Ukraine has vowed to step up attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what president Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as a new Russian strategy of targeting infrastructure across Ukrainian cities, including energy, transport and logistics networks.
France 24 · Oct 4 Merz unveils new aid for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv during German leader's visit German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth more than 1.3 billion euros ($1.5 billion) during a visit to Kyiv on Sunday marked by renewed Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, including the latest drone attack on a bridge spanning the Dnipro River.