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Countries that rely on US-made air defence system feel increasingly exposed as interceptor supplies dwindle Russia is exploiting a critical global shortage of air defence interceptor missiles as it ramps…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way recently, with battleground losses and mounting casualties. With renewed strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force, including eight hypersonic Tsirkon missiles. The main targets were Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A Russian missile and drone attack has killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, including two children, marking one of Moscow's largest assaults in recent months.
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
Russia exported 14.5 million metric tons (mmt) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) between January and May, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Reuters.…
June 2, 2026
· 2 min read
This new phase of war carries huge risk for Ukraine - and could provoke an extreme and unpredictable reaction from Vladimir Putin and his shrinking cabal
June 2, 2026
· 7 min read
Volodymyr Zelensky says the latest attack shows Europe needs to develop its own air defence systems and that support from the US remains crucial.
June 2, 2026
· 5 min read
Perpetuating a war is not the same as winning one.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A series of reverses has exposed the Russian President
June 2, 2026
· 7 min read
Ukraine
Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Russian air raids on major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv,…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Ukraine
Budanov backs Zelenskyy call to capitalise on Kyiv’s strong position on battlefield; Kyiv under heavy attack into Tuesday morning. What we know on day 1,560 A deal to end the…
June 2, 2026
· 4 min read
World
Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
France
France has released footage that appears to show French naval commandos boarding a ship suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and subject to international sanctions. The French president,…
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
France
President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK supportA suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has…
June 1, 2026
· 1 min read
European Union
Twin threats from east and west have clearly made the bloc more appealing – but its rule-bound institutions need urgent attentionGiant butter mountains, wine lakes and an apocryphal EU ban…
May 31, 2026
· 2 min read
Russia
Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on day 1,558Russia’s state nuclear energy company…
May 31, 2026
· 3 min read
Across Europe
Putin said Armenia had to choose between the EU and the EEU
May 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Berlin has deployed forces to protect the Baltic country amid fears of increased Russian aggression in Europe. This time, the soldiers were welcomed.
May 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Canada
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
United Nations
Organisation cites abuse, including rape of male detainees, by security forces of governments which have blocked UN investigatorsThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Romania
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Vladimir Putin
A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international lawVladimir Putin should be worried.…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Drones
Russian drones falling on Romanian territory have become a recurring occurrence since 2023
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Romania
‘We stand with our Nato ally’ says US as Romanian president says strike near Ukrainian border is ‘most serious security incident’ since start of warThe incident comes just days after…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Israel & the Region
European Commission head says Russia 'crossed yet another line,' as allies worry about Kremlin's war with Ukraine spilling over borders The post Russian drone injures 2 in Romania, sparking outcry…
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Across Europe
Romania has recorded dozens of drone incursions since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but this was the first to hit a residential building
May 29, 2026
· 1 min read
Russia
Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556Sweden will donate 16 of…
May 29, 2026
· 4 min read
World
The appeals come days after one of the worst combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
May 29, 2026
· 3 min read
Canada
Russian opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza and activist Bill Browder, who have advocated for so-called Magnitsky Acts around the world, will testify in favour of Bill C-219.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Russia
Caracas has focused on rebuilding ties with Washington since Maduro's ouster
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Cuba
A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Europe
EU chief diplomat says ‘not much happening’ in talks as she cautions against focus on personalities rather than strategyElsewhere, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson…
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
EU-Ukraine
'Let's not walk into Russia's trap,' says Kallas
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Ukraine
Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555 Continue reading...
May 28, 2026
· 1 min read