Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
What's at stake for Europe at the Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine?
RTE Ireland
·
August 14, 2025
Analysis: The build-up to the summit highlights European doubts and concerns about Russia's sincerity to halt aggression in Ukraine By Eoin Micheál McNamara, Finnish Institute of International Affairs The end of the Cold War was once greeted in...
Ukraine–Latvia agricultural cooperation boosts food security and EU integration
The Odessa Journal
·
The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia have signed a protocol on mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food security, and rural...
Ukrainian Web3team Weaponizing NPM Package to Attack Job Seekers and Steal Sensitive Data
Cyber Security News
·
August 13, 2025
A sophisticated cybercriminal operation disguised as a Ukrainian Web3 development team has been targeting job seekers through weaponized NPM packages, security researchers warn. The attack leverages fake interview processes to trick unsuspecting...
Ukraine expresses gratitude to Azerbaijan for critical humanitarian aid
AzerNews
·
August 13, 2025
Ukraine extends its deep gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev and the Government of Azerbaijan for their vital and much-needed humanitarian assistance and support. Azernews reports that this was made by Yuriy Husyev, Ukraine's Ambassador to...
Kyiv Metro Tunnel Flooding: Deputy Director Charged with Negligence
Mezha
·
August 13, 2025
The deputy director of the Department of Transport Infrastructure of the Kyiv City State Administration has been named a suspect in a case of official negligence that led to a halt in service on the blue line between Lybidska and Teremky stations....
Ukrainian helicopters hunt Shahed drones in night operations
Defence Blog
·
August 13, 2025
Ukraine has released detailed footage for the first time showing Army Aviation of the Ukrainian Ground Forces intercepting Russian Shahed-type loitering munitions during nighttime operations. The video highlights a coordinated air defense tactic...
Ukraine believes Putin has just ‘one card left to play’ in ceasefire talks – and it gives Kyiv the upper hand
The Independent
·
August 13, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska
Brisbane Times
·
August 14, 2025
The conventional model dictates that sanctions be imposed gradually, following stern warnings. This gives the Russian regime time to prepare for the impact: to subsidise domestic production of goods that will no longer be imported (Obama-era...
Here’s what Putin really wants from Trump – and it’s not peace in Ukraine
CNN
·
August 14, 2025
Follow Anchorage, Alaska — Alaska is unlikely to have been on many peoples’ bingo cards as the venue for a key summit between the leaders of the United States and Russia. Yet America’s biggest, remotest state is where Presidents Donald Trump and...
Inside East Ukraine Flashpoint: Putin’s Target, Zelenskyy’s Defiance, And Land Politics
News18
·
August 14, 2025
Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 10:11 IST With Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin set to meet in Alaska, talk of a “land swap” has intensified. But Zelenskyy's red line is clear: no withdrawal from Donbas Zelenskyy's remarks come just days before US...
New species of "deceptively cute" ancient whale found on beach
Yahoo News
·
Australian scientists have discovered a razor-toothed whale that prowled the seas 26 million years ago, saying Wednesday the species was "deceptively cute" but a fearsome predator. Museums Victoria pieced together the species from an unusually...
Ukraine war making North Korea a more formidable fighting force
Asia Times
·
August 13, 2025
The war between Russia and Ukraine is taking place in Europe, but its security implications are increasingly being felt in Asia, too North Korea has benefited tremendously from its decision to supply enormous quantities of ammunition and soldiers...
The secret channel Russia and Ukraine use to trade prisoners of war
Mint
·
August 14, 2025
The device landed in the hands of Brig. Gen. Dmytro Usov, a deputy to the head of Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence service, which had just lost two of its men in battles northwest of Kyiv. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was only three weeks old,...
What role, if any, is South Africa playing in Ukraine peace efforts?
Daily Maverick
·
August 13, 2025
Before the big Ukraine war peace summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, 15 August 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa had phone calls last week with the three key players, Putin, Trump and...
Trump-Putin summit live: US president threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to Ukraine ceasefire
The Independent
·
August 14, 2025
'Severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to stop war, warns Trump There will be “severe consequences” if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire following crunch talks in Alaska, Donald Trump warned. Mr Trump was "very clear" in a virtual...
Ukraine’s once nimble army is mired in Soviet decision-making
Mint
·
August 13, 2025
Three years on, Ukraine’s military has slipped back into a more rigid, top-down mode of fighting with roots in the Soviet era, creating mounting frustration about unnecessary casualties while hurting civilian morale and army recruitment. Without...
Azerbaijan sending over another round of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Olaylar
·
August 13, 2025
13 Avqust 14:11 En Azerbaijan is throwing its hat in the ring by sending a helping hand of electrical equipment to Ukraine, Olaylar reports. The humanitarian aid intended for Ukraine will be sent from the territory of the Sumgayit Technologies...
Ukraine's self-trained techie army keeps Musk’s Starlink network running, even in a war
The Economic Times
·
August 13, 2025
In most of the world, fixing broken receivers for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service is fairly straightforward: Users can get help by entering a support ticket with the company online. “Please make sure,” the website helpfully reminds...
Azerbaijan sends power equipment as humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Ukrinform
·
The Republic of Azerbaijan has sent another shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, consisting of power equipment. The relevant statement was made by Azerbaijan State News Agency (AZERTAC), an Ukrinform correspondent reports. According to Jahid...
Trump-Putin summit: Our correspondents on what to expect
Sky News
·
August 13, 2025
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet for the first time in six years on Friday, with a possible deal to end the Ukraine war on the agenda. Mr Trump has threatened "very severe consequences" if his Russian counterpart doesn't agree to a...