The use of drones in the Russia-Ukraine war has revolutionised an industry of death and destruction. The rapid development of drone technology has changed how wars are fought. Ukraine’s growing arsenal of drones has strengthened its chances against an overpowering Russian military force. As tech companies are investing in this new technology of death and … Read more
Chief-of-Staff Andriy Yermak resigns after anticorruption raid. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s top aide resigned this week amid a growing corruption scandal. Andriy Yermak had been due to lead key talks with the US on the war with Russia this weekend. So, what does this mean for Ukraine? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests: Olena Tregub – Secretary-general … Read more
European officials suggested Donald Trump’s new peace drive could help solidify support for the plan to use the frozen funds for a reparations loan. The cash would only become repayable to Moscow in the unlikely future scenario that Russia agrees to pay war damages, under the plan. EU diplomats expect European Commission President Ursula von der … Read more
Security guarantees Europe should take an approach on Ukraine “based on the European interest,” Orbán said, adding that he is “not interested” in whether Moscow is winning or losing. Orbán said he is “interested in the future of the European people, among them, the future of the Hungarians,” and “a new security system.” A postwar … Read more
“We agreed on the what, now we have to work on the how,” Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters. Faced with the Commission’s reassurances that the financial operation carried little risk, Belgian diplomats replied in internal EU meetings that a plane had little chance of crashing — but if that happens, tens of … Read more
United States President Donald Trump sanctions Russia’s two biggest oil companies – after scrapping a summit with President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine war. The European Union has also announced new measures targeting Russian oil and assets. Will they bring an end to the war any closer? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests: Anatol Lieven – Director … Read more
Russia and Ukraine intensify attacks a month after US President Donald Trump met their leaders. NATO deploys more forces to the east after Russia is again accused of violating a member state’s airspace. Ukraine is hit by some of the largest drone strikes of the war, while it attacks Russian energy facilities. What’s happened to … Read more
Can US President Trump fulfil his promise of ending the war, or is the conflict proving more complex than expected? United States President Donald Trump pledged numerous times before returning to office that he would end Russia’s war on Ukraine within a day. But last week, he admitted that the war had proved far more … Read more
09/05/2025September 5, 2025 Bulgarian transport chief: No signal jammer used on von der Leyen flight Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov has told local media there was no evidence of signal jamming of the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Karadjov told broadcaster bTV’s “This Morning” show that … Read more
Kylian Mbappe draws level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals for France in 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier. Published On 5 Sep 20255 Sep 2025 France struck early through Michael Olise and sealed the points with a late Kylian Mbappe breakaway to beat Ukraine 2-0 and open their World Cup qualifying campaign … Read more