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China hails 'strategically valuable' Russia ties in Lavrov visitBeijing (AFP) July 14, 2025 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hailed Beijing's "strategically valuable" relations with Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and turbulent ties with the United States. ... more  
Macron to raise defence targets, citing Russia threatParis (AFP) July 13, 2025 President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II. ... more  
Russia slams report it backed 'zero enrichment' Iran nuclear dealMoscow (AFP) July 13, 2025 Russia's foreign affairs ministry on Sunday described reports claiming that President Vladimir Putin had encouraged his Iranian ally to accept a "zero enrichment" agreement on its nuclear programme as "defamation". ... more  
US approves $2.6 bn helicopter sale to NorwayWashington (AFP) July 11, 2025 The United States on Friday announced the approval of a $2.6 billion sale of HH-60W combat rescue helicopters and related equipment to Norway, a NATO ally that borders Russia. ... more |
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Zelensky urges more investment in defence against Russian attacksRome (AFP) July 10, 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged politicians and businesses in Rome on Thursday to boost defence investments in the face of intensified attacks on his country by Russia. ... more 
Russia warns against targeting North KoreaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 12, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to North Korea on Friday to meet with his North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and others during a three-day visit. ... more  
Ukraine, Russia trade blows in escalating spy warWashington DC (UPI) Jul 13, 2025 Ukraine and Russia have escalated their shadow war of espionage, sabotage and assassinations, with both countries claiming a growing list of captured agents, intercepted plots and cross-border attacks involving civilians, drones and improvised explosives. ... more
Poland launches fighter jets amid Russian airstrike on UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Jul 12, 2025 Poland on Saturday scrambled fighter jets in response to Russian military aircraft near its border with Ukraine. ... more |
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London, Paris tighten nuclear bond over US, Russia concernsParis (AFP) July 10, 2025 Britain and France took a key step to underpin Europe's security by agreeing to tighten nuclear cooperation, as the region frets over the US commitment to its defence and Russian ambitions. ... more |
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Six killed in massive Russian drone, missile attack across UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 12, 2025 Russia fired more than 620 drones and long-range missiles overnight, killing at least six people in the latest wave of strikes, Ukraine said Saturday, adding that it was close to an agreement to receive more Patriot air-defence systems. ... more  
US to send 'more weapons' to Ukraine: TrumpWashington (AFP) July 8, 2025 President Donald Trump has said the United States will send additional weapons to Ukraine, triggering Russian criticism after Moscow claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbor. ... more 
Russian navy head Mikhail Gudkov killed near Ukraine borderWashington DC (UPI) Jul 3, 2025 The Russian military confirmed today that the leader of the Russian navy was killed near the Ukrainian border. ... more  
Lithuania bids to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recedeKlaipeda, Lithuania (AFP) July 11, 2025 The grey seals slide out of their cages into the Baltic Sea near the Lithuanian coast, swimming off to new lives imperilled by climate change, pollution and shrinking fish stocks. ... more |
 
Dutch court jails 'chip spy' Russian for three years; TSMC's half-year revenue surges 40 percentThe Hague (AFP) July 10, 2025 A Dutch court Thursday sentenced a Russian former employee of tech giant ASML to three years behind bars for passing sensitive microchip technology to Moscow in breach of Western sanctions. ... more  |
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Trump accuses Putin of talking 'bullshit' on Ukraine Washington (AFP) July 8, 2025 President Donald Trump accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of talking "bullshit" about Ukraine, saying that the United States would send Kyiv more weapons to defend itself. ... more  
EU to seek trade 'rebalancing' with China at Beijing summitStrasbourg, France (AFP) July 8, 2025 The EU will seek to rebalance economic ties with China, demanding it eases market access for European firms and loosen export controls on rare earths at a summit this month, the bloc's chief said Tuesday. ... more
Trump evokes Russia sanctions after largest assault on UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 5, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Russia just wanted to "keep killing people" and hinted at sanctions after Moscow launched its largest ever drone and missile attack on Ukraine in the three-year-old war. ... more 
Erdogan confident Turkey to be readmitted to US F-35 programme in stagesIstanbul (AFP) July 5, 2025 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed confidence Turkey would be readmitted to the US F-35 programme and receive the stealth fighter jets in line with "an agreement" with US President Donald Trump. ... more |
Ukraine army says Russian strikes hit two recruitment centresKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 7, 2025 The Ukrainian army said Monday Russian strikes targeted two recruitment centres in separate cities, wounding four people, in the latest announced attack on the military facilities. ... more 
China says BRICS not seeking 'confrontation' after Trump tariff threatBeijing (AFP) July 7, 2025 China said on Monday that BRICS, the grouping that also includes Brazil, Russia and India, was not seeking "confrontation" after US President Donald Trump vowed to impose an extra 10 percent tariff on countries aligning with the bloc. ... more  
OPEC+ to boost crude oil production in AugustWashington DC (UPI) Jul 5, 2025 Eight OPEC+ nations on Saturday agreed to increase their crude oil production by 548,000 barrels per day starting in August. ... more  
Germany considering buying US air defence systems for UkraineBerlin (AFP) July 4, 2025 Germany was exploring the possibility of purchasing more Patriot air defence systems from the United States for Ukraine, a government spokesman said Friday, as Russia intensifies its aerial attacks. ... more |
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Taliban govtKabul (AFP) July 4, 2025 Afghanistan's government said on Thursday that Russia had become the first country to officially recognise its rule, calling it a "brave decision". ... more 
Trump: No progress made on Ukraine war cease-fire in call with PutinWashington DC (UPI) Jul 3, 2025 President Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending the Ukraine war within 24 hours of returning to the White House, said Thursday that he "didn't make any progress" toward securing a potential cease-fire in the conflict when he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier in the day. ... more 
Russian deputy navy chief killed in Kursk regionMoscow (AFP) July 3, 2025 A high-ranking Russian general serving as deputy commander of the navy was killed during "combat operations" in the Kursk region, officials said Thursday, amid ongoing fighting in the area. ... more
Swiss say foreign spying threat high, citing Russia, ChinaGeneva (AFP) July 2, 2025 The threat from espionage is high in Switzerland as global insecurity increases, with the main threats emanating from Russia and China, the country's Federal Intelligence Service warned Wednesday. ... more |
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US halting some shipments of military aid to UkraineWashington (AFP) July 2, 2025 The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion. ... more |
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German navy to patrol the ArcticCopenhagen (AFP) June 30, 2025 Germany's defence minister said Monday the country would send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region. ... more 
Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed in major Russian airstrikesWashington DC (UPI) Jun 29, 2025 A Ukrainian F-16 pilot died overnight Sunday during one of Russia's largest attacks since the invasion in 2022 that included several hundred drones and missiles, Ukraine's Air Force said. ... more
Turkey-US arms spat likely to be settled 'by year's end': US envoyIstanbul (AFP) June 29, 2025 US sanctions on Turkey's defence sector over its purchase of a Russian air defence system are likely to be ended by the year's end, the US envoy to Ankara said Sunday. ... more
German police probe possible Russian sabotage after army trucks torchedBerlin (AFP) June 27, 2025 German police said Friday that they had opened a sabotage inquiry after several army trucks were torched, with footage on Russian social media claiming the blaze was started by "our people". ... more |
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