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POLITICS7h agoRussia Detains Japanese Journalist for Alleged EspionageThe main security service said it had detained a reporter for the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper in Russia’s far east, where he had been reporting on military recruitment.NYT World
POLITICS7h agoRussian Communist Party lawmaker says all citizens should bear the burden of the war against Ukraine equallyRussians should share equally in the burden of the war against Ukraine, Anatoly Lokot, a lawmaker from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF), said in a speech to the State Duma.Meduza [en]
POLITICS7h agoBritish security service sees Russia, Iran and AI as biggest threatsHet hoofd van de Britse veiligheidsdienst MI5 heeft in zijn jaarlijkse toespraak Rusland, Iran en kunstmatige intelligentie (AI) de belangrijkste bedreigers van de Britse nationale veiligheid genoemd. Ook zei hij dat bedreigingen door buitenlandse tegenstanders in de afgelopen tien jaar zijn verviervoudigd. Daarbij gaat het ongeveer even vaak om vijandige acties van staten als van terroristische organisaties. Rusland MI5-chef Ken McCallum ziet Rusland als "agressor nummer 1". Dat land voert volgens hem een oorlog met niet-militaire middelen om te voorkomen dat de NAVO militair reageert. Het VeNOS Buitenland
POLITICS7h agoDoubts Grow Over the Terms of Ukraine’s European Union AccessionWelcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each week, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.Western coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more compleWar on the Rocks
POLITICS7h agoFrom no cards to many: Europe warns Trump not to waste Ukraine’s leverageUkraine's campaign against Russia's refineries is a growing problem for the U.S. president.Politico Europe
POLITICS8h agoEU advances Ukraine accession as Hungary lifts veto, paving way for Zelenskyy-Magyar meetingEU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS8h agoRussian diesel deal "a betrayal," bipartisan coalition saysPresident Trump's deal to lift sanctions on Russia to increase diesel supplies "is a betrayal of the people of Ukraine" and "a gift to our adversary," a bipartisan coalition of senators wrote in a letter admonishing the agreement.Why it matters: The decision to turn to Vladimir Putin in an attempt to ease the diesel crunch is piling onto Republican headaches ahead of the midterms and fueling fresh friction between the U.S. and Ukraine.What they're saying: The deal "will not achieve just ends, nor will it benefit Americans," the senators warned, urging Trump to withdraw from it and ramp up the Axios
POLITICS8h agoTrump: China, Russia ‘have too much to lose’ to help IranPresident Trump late Monday accused China and Russia of having “too much to lose” to enable Iran in the ongoing conflict. “I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the ‘wonderful’ Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If they are, it’s at…The Hill
POLITICS8h agoTrump: U.S. continues to share intelligence with UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS8h agoTrump on Russia, Ukraine attacks: ‘They’re both a little off’President Trump on Tuesday appeared to defend Russia’s continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure a day after he announced an “energy ceasefire” that he claimed Moscow had agreed to. “Ukraine hit many sites the day before,” Trump told reporters when asked about Russia’s continued missile and drone attacks on Monday. “They’re both a little bit…The Hill
POLITICS9h agoTrump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in ReturnRussia has reaped a diesel deal and an increase in U.S. pressure on Ukraine as President Trump’s political needs align with his longstanding inclinations toward Russia.NYT World
POLITICS9h agoMI5 Chief Warns of Escalating Hybrid Threats From Iran and Russia on British SoilNYT World
POLITICS9h agoZelensky criticises Kyiv authorities: Frontline regions do better at implementing resilience plansEven in border and frontline regions, implementation of resilience plans is further advanced than in Kyiv. Decisions are being prepared to introduce sensible changes to the city's management procedures.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS10h agoTrump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demandPresident Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia comes as he is under pressure to reduce fuel prices with the U.S. midterm elections less than a month way.CNBC
POLITICS10h agoRussian gymnastics federation angry about visa refusal for World Championship participants: 'Discrimination'The Russian gymnastics federation is furious about the decision by the Dutch authorities to deny a visa to, among others, reigning all-around world champion Angelina Melnikova to participate in the World Championships in Rotterdam. Melnikova is considered one of the best, if not the best, Russian gymnast.NOS Buitenland
POLITICS10h ago‘He’s with Putin’: Ukrainians recoil at Trump’s pressure campaignResidents of wartime Lviv feel the US president’s actions are undermining Ukraine’s struggle against RussiaIrish Times World
POLITICS10h agoPoland arrests second man over threats to Prime Minister TuskThe 46-year-old suspect allegedly posted messages calling for the killing of Donald Tusk on Facebook and TikTok.Politico Europe
POLITICS11h agoRomanian Far-Right Politician Georgescu Put Under House ArrestFormer presidential candidate Calin Georgescu’s detention replaced with house arrest for alleged involvement in major fraud case as right-wing supporters rally outside court.Balkan Insight
POLITICS12h agoTrump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the USDonald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has the analysis.France 24 [en]
POLITICS12h agoHungarian MPs scrap Orbán's anti-LGBTQ measuresLGBTQ and human rights activists warmly welcomed the move, but call for changes to other Orbán-era laws.BBC World
POLITICS12h agoHungary's parliament votes to reverse anti-LGBTQ legislation from Orban eraHungary's parliament passed a bill amending the 2021 "child protection law." The move is considered the first significant reversal of Orban's curbs targeting the LGBTQ+ community.DW News [en]
POLITICS12h agoTrump’s diesel deal opens a new rift with Europe over UkraineTrump calls for Zelenskyy to be replaced, while Europe devotes summit to funding Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS13h agoCritics warn of espionage risks, loss of trust within NATO as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic representation with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move; critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
POLITICS14h agoIndia to gain? Trump’s Russian diesel deal offers New Delhi leverageUS President Donald Trump’s decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports and allow fresh supplies to reach global markets could give India greater leverage in its own dispute with Washington over discounted crude purchases, analysts said. Beyond the energy dispute, they said the move could also open up diplomatic opportunities for New Delhi, from pressing for more consistent treatment by Washington to building on its efforts to help negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under the...South China Morning Post