Russia says Ukraine attacked Moscow with at least 5 drones
Russia called it a ‘terrorist act’ that disrupted the functioning of the Vnukovo international airport.
Give Ukraine quick path to Nato after war, Lithuania leader urges allies
Lithuania’s president urged Nato leaders to be bolder in addressing Ukraine’s push for membership at a summit in his country next week, saying this would boost Kyiv’s battlefield performance.
Lithuania’s president urged Nato leaders to be bolder in addressing Ukraine’s push for membership at a summit in his country next week, saying this would boost Kyiv’s battlefield performance.
Saudi Arabia and Russia extend oil supply cuts to August to prop up prices
Saudi Arabia will prolong its unilateral oil production cut by one month, keeping a lid on supply amid persisting fears over the global economy.
Saudi Arabia will prolong its unilateral oil production cut by one month, keeping a lid on supply amid persisting fears over the global economy.
Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ still missing as defence chief slams mutiny
Top officer Sergei Surovikin, who has faced questions over his links to the mercenary chief and insurrection leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, was conspicuously absent at a meeting of senior army leaders.
Top officer Sergei Surovikin, who has faced questions over his links to the mercenary chief and insurrection leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, was conspicuously absent at a meeting of senior army leaders.
Global food crisis so grim EU mulls reconnecting sanctioned Russian bank
Proposal to let Russian bank access world’s financial system is ‘the least worst option’ to secure extension of Black Sea grain deal, and underscores difficulties international community faces over sanctions against Moscow.
Proposal to let Russian bank access world’s financial system is ‘the least worst option’ to secure extension of Black Sea grain deal, and underscores difficulties international community faces over sanctions against Moscow.
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Russia says it foiled Ukrainian plot to kill top official in Crimea
Moscow’s FSB security service says it arrested a Ukrainian agent – a recruited Russian national – in an assassination attempt on Sergei Aksyonov.
Russian ex-arms dealer Viktor Bout to run for far-right party in local vote
Viktor Bout, once dubbed ‘the merchant of death’ by the US, served 10 years of a 25-year sentence in US prisons until his release in the prisoner exchange with Brittney Griner, an Olympic gold medallist.
Viktor Bout, once dubbed ‘the merchant of death’ by the US, served 10 years of a 25-year sentence in US prisons until his release in the prisoner exchange with Brittney Griner, an Olympic gold medallist.
Wagner boss ‘gone off the rails’ over money: Russian TV presenter
Last weekend Yevgeny Prigozhin led his Wagner forces in a rebellion against Russia’s top military brass. Propagandist Dmitry Kiselev said on Sunday: ‘Prigozhin has gone off the rails because of big money.’
Last weekend Yevgeny Prigozhin led his Wagner forces in a rebellion against Russia’s top military brass. Propagandist Dmitry Kiselev said on Sunday: ‘Prigozhin has gone off the rails because of big money.’
Poland ups security on Belarus border in response to Wagner Group
500 extra police will support thousands of guards and soldiers stationed along border with Belarus, amid Warsaw’s worry about up to 8,000 Wagner mercenaries being accommodated in eastern neighbour.
500 extra police will support thousands of guards and soldiers stationed along border with Belarus, amid Warsaw’s worry about up to 8,000 Wagner mercenaries being accommodated in eastern neighbour.
British soldiers feel guilt after Afghan withdrawal, researcher says
Moral injury could stem from missions where members of the armed forces feel a ‘personal dilemma’ due to the commands they have been given, says Professor Walter Busuttil.
Moral injury could stem from missions where members of the armed forces feel a ‘personal dilemma’ due to the commands they have been given, says Professor Walter Busuttil.
CIA chief: US decoupling from China would be ‘foolish’
‘China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order and increasingly the … power to do so,’ Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns said in a lecture in Oxfordshire, UK.
‘China is the only country with both the intent to reshape the international order and increasingly the … power to do so,’ Central Intelligence Agency chief William Burns said in a lecture in Oxfordshire, UK.
Spain highlights European support for Ukraine as Russian attacks kill 3
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Kyiv as a show of continuing support from Madrid and the EU for Ukraine’s fight to dislodge invading Russian forces.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visited Kyiv as a show of continuing support from Madrid and the EU for Ukraine’s fight to dislodge invading Russian forces.
‘Weaker Putin a greater danger’: president’s bid to reassert control wobbles
Opponents of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu have stepped up internal calls for his removal following the failed revolt by Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Opponents of Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu have stepped up internal calls for his removal following the failed revolt by Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Turkmenistan unveils new city in honour of former president
The new city – not yet populated – is built in the foothills of the picturesque Kopet-Dag mountains and named after Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, who ruled the country between 2006 and 2022.
The new city – not yet populated – is built in the foothills of the picturesque Kopet-Dag mountains and named after Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, who ruled the country between 2006 and 2022.
Yuan to remain under pressure as central bank weighs moves to stem weakness
China’s yuan has weakened by 4.7 per cent against the US dollar since the start of the year, but the central bank has refrained from direct intervention.
China’s yuan has weakened by 4.7 per cent against the US dollar since the start of the year, but the central bank has refrained from direct intervention.
Putin seeks to project strong image as Wagner mutiny questions linger
Putin was due to talk at annual ‘Strong Ideas for a New Time ’ forum in Moscow on Thursday, his words likely analysed even more closely than usual following the weekend’s aborted revolt.
Putin was due to talk at annual ‘Strong Ideas for a New Time ’ forum in Moscow on Thursday, his words likely analysed even more closely than usual following the weekend’s aborted revolt.
EU leaders debate Russia mutiny, pledge support for Ukraine
Amid worry that a weakened President Putin could mean a greater threat, Poland says it will reinforce border following reports Wagner mercenaries plan to move to neighbouring Belarus.
Amid worry that a weakened President Putin could mean a greater threat, Poland says it will reinforce border following reports Wagner mercenaries plan to move to neighbouring Belarus.
As Russia teetered, the elite trembled, and some private jets left
With Vladimir Putin facing the biggest public challenge of his 23 years as paramount leader, some private jets sped out of Moscow, according to flight tracking data and one source with knowledge of the matter.
With Vladimir Putin facing the biggest public challenge of his 23 years as paramount leader, some private jets sped out of Moscow, according to flight tracking data and one source with knowledge of the matter.
Where are Russia’s top generals? Rumours swirl after Wagner mutiny
Russia’s most senior generals have dropped out of public view following a failed mercenary mutiny aimed at toppling the top brass, amid a drive by President Vladimir Putin to reassert his authority.
Russia’s most senior generals have dropped out of public view following a failed mercenary mutiny aimed at toppling the top brass, amid a drive by President Vladimir Putin to reassert his authority.
Wagner boss Prigozhin aimed to capture Russian generals, report says
The mercenary chief sought to seize the defence minister and the military’s chief of staff but failed when they discovered his plan, Western officials say.
The mercenary chief sought to seize the defence minister and the military’s chief of staff but failed when they discovered his plan, Western officials say.
