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What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.
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Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?
NATO says it is ready to defend allied territory against Russian attacks.
Published On 30 May 2026
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North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.
Published On 30 May 2026
Ukraine drones strike Russian oil facility, as Kyiv and Moscow trade blows
Strikes have seen 13,000 residents without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks.
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Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour
Ukrainian leader’s move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes ‘outrage’ in Poland.
Russian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year
Territorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.
NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Latvia’s government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
Russia to task bankers with shooting down Ukrainian drones
New legislation aims to integrate banks into Russia’s air defences using jamming systems and trained employees.
EU states summon Russian envoys over Kyiv threat
Anger of EU states won’t help smooth the way for Brussels to mediate a ceasefire, an idea Putin now says he accepts.
Ex-champ Fury sets Dublin fight before ‘Battle of Britain’ against Joshua
Tyson Fury returns to the ring after his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares for a rematch with Anthony Joshua.
