Russia News Review

Ukraine war latest: EU leaders tell Zelensky Europe is stronger than Russia - The Times

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:42:00 -0500

Ukraine war latest: EU leaders tell Zelensky Europe is stronger than Russia The Times

Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense

Jeanna Smialek — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:24:11 -0500

European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.

Over a Dozen Conservative Party Donors Fund Britain’s Populist Reform U.K.

Jane Bradley, Josh Holder and Jeremy Singer-Vine — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:22:29 -0500

A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data also revealed an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s right-wing party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics, millionaires and billionaires.

FIFA to Consider Expanding World Cup to 64 Teams

Tariq Panja — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:14:17 -0500

Soccer’s governing body will look into another expansion of its marquee event, the most lucrative in sports, after a request by one of its 2030 co-hosts.

New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat to U.K. After His Remarks on Trump

Victoria Kim — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:11:46 -0500

The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war live: EU leaders hold talks to boost military budgets - Al Jazeera English

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:11:15 -0500

Russia-Ukraine war live: EU leaders hold talks to boost military budgets Al Jazeera English

Ukrainians call Trump's halt to vital intel 'pathetic' and 'petty' - NBC News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:08:32 -0500

Ukrainians call Trump's halt to vital intel 'pathetic' and 'petty' NBC News

What Americans really think of Trump’s Ukraine policy - Vox.com

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0500

What Americans really think of Trump’s Ukraine policy Vox.com

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:57:42 -0500

EU leaders to back defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze Reuters

'Brink of abyss!' Russia hits back at Emmanuel Macron after he told Europe to 'prepare for war' - GB News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:48:45 -0500

'Brink of abyss!' Russia hits back at Emmanuel Macron after he told Europe to 'prepare for war' GB News

‘It’s great we are not alone,’ says Volodymyr Zelenskyy as EU leaders gather for defence summit – Europe live

Jakub Krupa — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:43:41 -0500

Ukrainian president thanks European leaders as they gather to discuss €800bn plan to boost military capacity

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Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been speaking in the country’s parliament in the last few minutes, announcing plans to “significantly” increase spending to help Ukraine defend itself.

He warned that the country was facing “the most serious security situation … since the second world war.”

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky attends EU defence summit - The Telegraph

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:40:00 -0500

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky attends EU defence summit The Telegraph

Syria gets new cash shipment from Russia in sign of warming ties - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:37:30 -0500

Syria gets new cash shipment from Russia in sign of warming ties Reuters

Russia blasts France's Macron as it mends fences with Washington - NBC News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:36:17 -0500

Russia blasts France's Macron as it mends fences with Washington NBC News

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow blasts ‘confrontational’ Macron ahead of emergency EU summit with Zelensky - The Independent

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:33:17 -0500

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow blasts ‘confrontational’ Macron ahead of emergency EU summit with Zelensky The Independent

Leonardo chief says Trump has given Europe ‘unprecedented’ urgency on defence

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:30:23 -0500

Italian group signs new joint venture with Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar

Russia dismisses European peacekeeper idea, says Macron threatened Moscow - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:18:57 -0500

Russia dismisses European peacekeeper idea, says Macron threatened Moscow Reuters

As US stops sharing intel, Russia hits Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing 4 - POLITICO Europe

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:01:00 -0500

As US stops sharing intel, Russia hits Zelenskyy’s hometown, killing 4 POLITICO Europe

Making Europe’s defence spending great again

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:17 -0500

Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a way

Return of the two Europes

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:00:17 -0500

Donald Trump’s turn to Moscow is restoring the geography of the cold war

Russia’s Lavrov Rejects Compromise on European Troops in Ukraine - Bloomberg

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:53:43 -0500

Russia’s Lavrov Rejects Compromise on European Troops in Ukraine Bloomberg

EU leaders in emergency meeting on region’s defence and Ukraine crisis

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:30:56 -0500

Europe’s backing for Kyiv faces resistance from Orbán as Trump turns US-EU relations on their head

Russian missile kills four, wounds dozens in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:26:45 -0500

Russian missile kills four, wounds dozens in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih Reuters

Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:24:31 -0500

Kremlin blasts 'confrontational' Macron speech on Russian threat, nuclear weapons Reuters

Russian strike kills 4 in Ukraine amid US aid, intelligence freeze - ABC News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:18:45 -0500

Russian strike kills 4 in Ukraine amid US aid, intelligence freeze ABC News

Kremlin says Rubio's view of Ukraine conflict as a US-Russia proxy war matches that of Putin - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:18:15 -0500

Kremlin says Rubio's view of Ukraine conflict as a US-Russia proxy war matches that of Putin Reuters

Russia Responds to Macron's Nuclear Statement: 'Extremely Confrontational' - Newsweek

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:09:13 -0500

Russia Responds to Macron's Nuclear Statement: 'Extremely Confrontational' Newsweek

A Path to Peace in Ukraine, Minus the Betrayal

David French — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:03:54 -0500

It is by supporting Zelensky that we give ending the war a real shot.

Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.

Seth Kugel — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:01:57 -0500

When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.

Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet

Tanya Mohn — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:01:47 -0500

Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions.

As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S. - NBC News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:42 -0500

As Trump pivots to Russia, allies weigh sharing less intel with U.S. NBC News

During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task

Maria Varenikova and Mauricio Lima — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:40 -0500

As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale.

Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih hotel kills two; EU leaders to gather for summit - The Guardian

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile strike on Kryvyi Rih hotel kills two; EU leaders to gather for summit The Guardian

Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit - Al Jazeera English

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:50:58 -0500

Macron says Russia a threat to Europe as EU leaders hold emergency summit Al Jazeera English

Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine

Marc Santora — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:39:08 -0500

At least four people were killed in a Russian attack, Ukraine said, amid concerns about air defenses after the U.S. said it was suspending military and intelligence aid.

Putin, mending ties with US, names veteran diplomat Darchiev as new ambassador - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:26:39 -0500

Putin, mending ties with US, names veteran diplomat Darchiev as new ambassador Reuters

How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine - CNBC

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:21:08 -0500

How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine CNBC

Rubio Calls Ukraine War 'Proxy' Conflict Between U.S. and Russia - The Moscow Times

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:18:00 -0500

Rubio Calls Ukraine War 'Proxy' Conflict Between U.S. and Russia The Moscow Times

Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine - The New York Times

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:17:43 -0500

Missile Strikes Hotel in Zelensky’s Hometown in Ukraine The New York Times

Russia formally appoints new ambassador to US. - Kyiv Independent

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 04:05:34 -0500

Russia formally appoints new ambassador to US. Kyiv Independent

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to join emergency EU summit after US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv - The Independent

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:58:21 -0500

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to join emergency EU summit after US cuts intelligence sharing with Kyiv The Independent

Visa and Mastercard face regulatory action over lack of competition

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:47:00 -0500

UK payments regulator says card duopoly’s sharp fee increases are costing businesses £170mn extra a year

Russia hits back at Macron speech as Europe faces tough choices on Ukraine - RFI English

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:26:16 -0500

Russia hits back at Macron speech as Europe faces tough choices on Ukraine RFI English

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106 - Al Jazeera English

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:47:05 -0500

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106 Al Jazeera English

Rubio labels Russia's all-out war against Ukraine 'proxy war' between Washington, Moscow. - Kyiv Independent

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:26:28 -0500

Rubio labels Russia's all-out war against Ukraine 'proxy war' between Washington, Moscow. Kyiv Independent

Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy joins emergency Ukraine talks in 'watershed moment' - as Kremlin blasts Macron - Sky News

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:15:49 -0500

Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy joins emergency Ukraine talks in 'watershed moment' - as Kremlin blasts Macron Sky News

The US embrace of Russia is an existential threat to the EU. Germany must step up to save it | Catherine De Vries - The Guardian

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:31 -0500

The US embrace of Russia is an existential threat to the EU. Germany must step up to save it | Catherine De Vries The Guardian

Thursday Briefing

Natasha Frost — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:00:15 -0500

What President Trump’s moves could mean for Ukraine.

US crude exports to India hit over 2-yr high in Feb as Russia sanctions bite - Reuters

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:03:50 -0500

US crude exports to India hit over 2-yr high in Feb as Russia sanctions bite Reuters

Europe’s powerful tool against Russia? Seizing its frozen assets - The Guardian

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:03:00 -0500

Europe’s powerful tool against Russia? Seizing its frozen assets The Guardian