Romania to expel Russian consul after drone crashes into apartment complex in Galați
Romania says it will expel the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanța and shut the consulate after a drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment complex in Galați. The announcement marks a sharp diplomatic response to an incident that Romania has linked to the wider war next door. The crash took place in the border town of Galați, close to the frontier with Ukraine.Romanian President Nicușor Dan said the consul would be expelled and the consulate closed. The move was presented as a response to the drone incident, which Romanian officials said involved a drone intended for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 20:01 LONDON
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Romania weighs NATO Article 4 after drone incident wounds two civilians
Romania is considering invoking NATO's Article 4 after a drone alleged to be Russian wounded two civilians, according to the country's foreign minister. The clause in the alliance's founding treaty allows a member state to call consultations when it believes its security is under threat. The latest development adds a diplomatic step to an incident that has already raised concern in Bucharest over cross-border spillover from the war in Ukraine.The foreign minister described Article 4 as an instrument Romania can use after the drone incident. The supplied material does not say whether a formal request has yet been made, only... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 13:59 LONDON
Russian drone hits civilian building in Romania: statement by President Meloni
A Russian drone hit a civilian building in Romania last night, injuring two citizens on the territory of an allied state and member of the European Union. An extremely serious act, which shows how this war of aggression spares no one, continuing to brutally attack innocent civilians, disregarding all limits, and putting European security at risk. My deepest sympathy and solidarity go out to those affected, to the Romanian Government and to all the Romanian people. A Russian drone hit a civilian building in Romania last night, injuring two citizens on the territory of an allied state and member of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 10:32 LONDON
UN warns Ukraine war risks spiralling out of control after Russian strikes
The United Nations warned on Thursday that the war in Ukraine risks spiralling out of control after a wave of large-scale Russian strikes and threats of further attacks. The warning was issued as the conflict saw renewed escalation, according to the source text. Secretary-General António Guterres said the "death spiral must stop." No casualty figures, target locations, or damage assessment were provided in the source. The text also does not identify any specific military or civilian sites hit in the reported strikes. The statement frames the situation as a dangerous escalation tied to the Russian attacks and the prospect of... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 29 May 2026 05:32 LONDON
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UN Security Council meets on Ukraine after massive Russian strikes
The UN Security Council is meeting on Ukraine after what Kyiv described as the most devastating attack on its capital to date. Secretary-General António Guterres is set to brief the Council at the top of the hour. According to the text, Russia launched a massive barrage of missiles and drones in the early hours of 23-24 May against multiple Ukrainian cities. Moscow has since threatened further sustained strikes. The Council session is expected to expose sharp divisions among members. European nations are demanding an immediate ceasefire, while Russia says its strikes target only military infrastructure. The source does not give... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 21:03 LONDON
Russian tanker changes course, depriving Cuba of expected fuel shipment
A Russian tanker that appeared to be heading to Cuba with fuel has changed course, removing an expected supply for the island. The development is a fresh setback for Cuba's fuel situation, according to the supplied report. It comes at a time when the island is already described as suffering under a U.S. oil blockade.The report says the vessel was seemingly en route to Cuba before altering direction. No further details were provided on where the tanker is now headed or why the route changed. The change means Cuba will not receive the fuel shipment it had been expecting from... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 16:00 LONDON
Zelensky urges US to supply Patriot PAC-3 missiles and more air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US President Donald Trump and Congress to provide Patriot PAC-3 missiles and additional air-defence systems, according to a letter obtained by the Associated Press. The appeal comes as Ukraine says it needs stronger protection against Russian ballistic missiles. Zelensky warned that deliveries are falling dangerously short.The request was reported on 28 May 2026 and is tied directly to what Ukraine describes as an intensifying Russian missile campaign. The letter specifically calls for Patriot PAC-3 missiles, which are designed for air and missile defence, as well as more air-defence systems. No further details were given... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 15:01 LONDON
Russia expands bank staff powers to counter drone threats
Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that would allow selected bank employees to help defend facilities against drones and other unmanned vehicles. The measure applies to banks and related sites, and it comes as Russian authorities face a growing number of drone attacks linked to the war against Ukraine. The law still needs approval from the upper house and the signature of President Vladimir Putin before it can take effect.Under the bill adopted on Tuesday, banks would pay for electronic warfare equipment at their facilities. Selected staff would be allowed to jam or intercept drone control signals and to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 14:31 LONDON
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Russian strike injures 11 in daytime attack on Odesa commercial area
A Russian strike hit a busy part of Odesa on 28 May, injuring 11 people, including two children, according to regional authorities. The attack also triggered a large fire in a commercial area of the city. Emergency crews were sent to the scene as smoke rose above the affected district.Officials said the injured children were aged 11 and 12. Several adults were taken to hospital, and the head of Odesa's military administration, Oleh Kiper, said three of the injured were in serious condition. Emergency service representative Maryna Averina said around 50 firefighters were involved in the response, alongside rescue teams... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 08:00 LONDON
UK and Poland sign defence pact amid warnings over Russian aggression
The United Kingdom and Poland have signed a new defence pact aimed at deepening military and security cooperation between the two NATO allies. The agreement was signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish leader Donald Tusk in northwest London, at a World War II-era bunker on a former military base. It is intended to strengthen joint capabilities, cyber defence and coordination as both governments point to growing concerns over Russian aggression in Europe.Starmer said there was "no greater challenge" for either country than Russian aggression, adding that the threat was visible not only in Ukraine but also beyond... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv and warns of more strikes
Russia has carried out major attacks on Kyiv, with warnings of further strikes following soon after, according to the latest reporting. The incident centres on the Ukrainian capital and comes amid a renewed pressure campaign in the war. The material supplied for this update does not give a full damage assessment, but it confirms that the attacks were significant enough to be described as major.The confirmed detail is that the strikes on Kyiv were followed by warnings of more attacks. The reporting links the escalation to Moscow being stalled on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. No figures are... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
Gaza reconstruction fund tied to Trump Board of Peace reported empty
The official Gaza reconstruction fund linked to Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received no donor money so far, according to a source familiar with the board's operations. The fund was set up to help coordinate rebuilding in Gaza after the US-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but the source said it is intended for a later reconstruction and development phase that has not yet begun. The report comes despite pledges of billions of dollars from member countries.The source said the fund is administered by the World Bank and endorsed by the United Nations, but has not yet received any... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 16:02 LONDON
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Putin offers debt relief and citizenship incentives to boost Russian military recruitment
Vladimir Putin has signed a decree offering debt relief to new Russian military recruits and their families, in a fresh attempt to strengthen recruitment for the war in Ukraine. He has also moved to make citizenship easier for people in Transnistria, the breakaway region in Moldova, as part of the same effort. The measures were reported on 27 May and are aimed at helping Russia replenish its forces after prolonged battlefield losses.The decree is intended to clear debts for new soldiers and their families, according to the report. The citizenship pathway for people in Transnistria is being presented as another... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 06:00 LONDON
Ukraine urges EU to take a more active role in Russia talks
Ukraine is urging the European Union to help negotiate an end to the war with Russia, with the issue due to be discussed by European foreign ministers at an informal meeting in Cyprus. The talks come as EU officials consider whether to re-engage with Moscow after US mediation efforts stalled, while Russia has intensified strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv says it wants to introduce what it calls "new dynamics" into the negotiation process.Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, said Kyiv wanted "a new format of talks with the Russian side" and suggested there should be "more active participation by the European side".... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 01:01 LONDON
GCHQ warns Russia is escalating hybrid threats against the UK
Britain's signals intelligence agency has warned that Russia is "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure, democratic processes, supply chains and public trust. The warning comes as GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler prepares to deliver her inaugural public speech on Wednesday. In excerpts from the address, she says the UK is at a "moment of consequence" and that the threat environment is broadening.Keast-Butler singles out Russia as the main focus of the warning and says GCHQ is working with intelligence and Defence partners to counter the threat. She says the agency is working to fend off cyber attacks and to reduce what she describes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 May 2026 01:00 LONDON
US and Armenia advance TRIPP corridor plan during Rubio stop in Yerevan
The United States and Armenia have said they will move forward with a planned road-and-rail corridor linking Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan exclave, after a brief visit to Yerevan by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio made the stop while returning from a trip to India and met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan at Yerevan airport. The corridor is part of a wider effort to improve connectivity and support a peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.Rubio said he initialled another step in the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, project during a signing ceremony. He described the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
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Russia threatens fresh systematic strikes on Kyiv and urges foreign nationals to leave
Russia has threatened a fresh wave of what it called "systematic strikes" against Kyiv, days after one of the largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital since the start of the war. In a statement, Russia's foreign ministry said the new strikes would target "decision-making centres and command posts" as well as drone manufacturing facilities in the city. It also urged foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Kyiv "as soon as possible" and warned people to stay away from administrative and military buildings.The warning came after large-scale Russian strikes on Saturday night that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said killed four people... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 18:30 LONDON
Kyiv hit in overnight Russian strike as four killed and dozens injured
Kyiv is dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale overnight Russian strike that killed four people and injured dozens, according to the supplied report. Emergency teams were still carrying out search and cleanup operations across the city after the attack. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, underscoring the breadth of the damage.Russia said it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile in the assault, which it described as retaliation. The supplied material says this was only the third time Moscow has used the weapon in the war. Ukraine denied targeting civilians and said its strikes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 17:29 LONDON
Ukraine strikes kill six in occupied Donetsk and Russian border regions as Kyiv recovers from weekend bombardment
Ukrainian strikes have killed six people in occupied Ukraine and in Russia's border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, according to local authorities. The deaths were reported on 25 May, with four people killed in the frontline town of Gorlivka in occupied Donetsk and two more in attacks in the Russian border areas. The strikes came after intense Russian bombardments over the weekend that hit Kyiv and left the capital dealing with the aftermath of the attacks.Local Moscow-installed officials in Gorlivka said four civilians were killed there, including two children born in 2012 and 2013. Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said the deaths... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Russia says 21 killed in strike on college in occupied Luhansk as Ukraine denies claim
Russia has invited media to view damage at a college in occupied Luhansk after what it described as a deadly Ukrainian strike. Moscow said 21 people were killed in the attack, which it said hit the college in the city in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine denied that account and said the strike hit a Russian drone command unit operating in the area.The incident was reported on 25 May and is the latest disputed strike in the occupied Luhansk region. The supplied material says Russia presented the damage as evidence of a targeted attack on the college. It also says Ukraine rejected... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 May 2026 04:59 LONDON
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RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary had GPS signal jammed near Russian border
An RAF aircraft carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey had its GPS signal jammed while flying near the Russian border earlier this week, according to the information supplied. The flight was returning to the UK on Thursday after Healey visited British soldiers in Estonia. Pilots were forced to use a different navigation system after the plane's GPS was disabled during the three-hour journey.The incident is believed to have involved Russian interference, although it is not known whether Healey was specifically targeted. The flight path was visible on aircraft tracking websites, according to the report. The Ministry of Defence has been... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 23:00 LONDON
Kyiv reels after Russian drone and missile strike as military death toll remains unclear
Kyiv was hit by a Russian drone and missile strike on 24 May, with the Ukrainian capital described as reeling from the attack. The incident is the latest deadly strike reported against Ukraine in the ongoing war, and it again placed the city at the centre of the conflict's long-range air campaign. The supplied material does not give a full damage assessment, but it confirms that the attack was severe enough to be described as deadly.The report from Kyiv says there is still uncertainty over the death toll among military personnel. No exact casualty figure is provided in the supplied... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 21:29 LONDON
Russian strikes hit a school in Ukraine, killing one person
Russian strikes hit a school in Ukraine on 24 May 2026, killing one person, according to the supplied report. The incident was described as part of the wider war in Ukraine, but the available material does not give a more precise location or further details about the school. No additional information on the scale of the damage or the identity of the person killed was provided in the source row.The report was issued on 24 May 2026 and updated shortly afterwards the same day. It states that Russian strikes hit the school and that one person died, but it does... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 24 May 2026 11:30 LONDON
Moscow residents shaken by recent Ukrainian drone attacks
Residents in Moscow have described recent drone attacks as a major shock, after the conflict reached the Russian capital region in recent days. The incident has drawn attention because it brought the war closer to the seat of the Kremlin's power. The supplied material says people who experienced the attacks were deeply shaken by what they saw as the conflict coming home.The confirmed detail available is limited, but it places the attacks in recent days and links them to the wider Russia-Ukraine war. The account does not give a casualty figure, damage total or a precise strike location within the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 10:59 LONDON
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Rubio arrives in India as Iran oil shock strains energy supplies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to begin a four-day visit to India on Saturday, with energy security expected to dominate talks in New Delhi. The trip comes as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have virtually ground to a halt after the Iran war, adding pressure to a global energy market already under strain. India, which imports more than 80% of its energy needs, is among the countries most exposed to the disruption.The immediate backdrop is a shipping crisis in one of the world's most important oil routes. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage used... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 23 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
There Is Good in Every Bad
Power, Greed, Oil, and the Theater of Modern Geopolitics The Business Model of Power Donald Trump does not govern like a traditional politician. He governs like a negotiator who believes every geopolitical crisis is leverage, every war threat is a bargaining chip, and every market panic is an opportunity. When markets tremble, someone profits. The question is, who? Global markets react instantly to political tension. Gold rises when conflict looms. Oil spikes when instability threatens production. Stock markets collapse on fear, then rebound on reassurance. Volatility is not chaos, it is opportunity. Historically, gold has surged during major geopolitical crises,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 18 Feb 2026 17:11 LONDON
