Russia's crusade against neocolonialism in Africa: Fact or fiction?
'Russia in Africa: Resurgent Great Power or Bellicose Pretender?' is out now in hardback.
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Russia claims to have shot down a 'Storm Shadow' missile in Ukraine, supplied by the UK
Russia claimed on Monday that it intercepted a long-range Storm Shadow missile in Ukraine, just days after London announced the delivery of these weapons to Kyiv forces. The reports from the Russian Ministry of Defence are yet to be verified.
Russia launches new series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine
Russian forces conducted another series of drone and missile strikes against Ukraine over the weekend.
Rishi Sunak promises UK will play ‘big part’ in training Ukraine’s pilots
The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drones, Downing Street has announced, as Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak at Chequers.
German official apologises for post mocking Zelenskiy's visit
BERLIN : German Football Association (DFB) Vice President Hermann Winkler on Monday apologised for a social media post mocking the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to Berlin at the weekend.
Rylan says 'just be thankful' in public exchange with rival radio DJ as they slam Eurovision Song Contest decision
Rylan Clark has found himself in a public debate as a rival radio DJ questioned Sweden's win in the Eurovision Song Contest. It was a big night on Saturday (May 13) as the world's biggest music event took place in the UK for the first time in 25 years.
Volodymyr Zelensky to meet Rishi Sunak for 'substantive negotiations' in surprise UK visit
Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Rishi Sunak during a surprise visit to the UK on Monday. The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the Prime Minister in London for 'substantive negotiations' amid the Russian invasion.
Turkey elections, war in Ukraine, new protectionism, Eurovision
And across the Black Sea, they are bracing for battle. With so much of Russia's military now at the front, Moscow’s Red Square saw a scaled-down May 9 Victory Day parade this year. Although Russia’s President Vladimir Putin did manage to convince leaders of seven former Soviet states to drop in, including some that have kept their distance from his “special military operation”. In Kyiv, May 9 was marked with the president of the EU Commission coming to celebrate Europe Day alongside the president of EU candidate country Ukraine.