Russia

Diplomacy & Trade

Germany Blames Russia for ‘Bitter Defeat’ in UN Security Council Bid

Germany's foreign minister said Russia's opposition to its bid for a UN Security Council seat may have cost it votes, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 4, 2026

Corporate

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin’s flagship economic forum opens

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Vladimir Putin's flagship economic forum opened Friday, according to BBC. The attacks came hours before the event, which aims to attract foreign investment.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

Eight killed as drone hits bus in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Eight people were killed and 10 injured after a drone struck a passenger bus in a Russian-occupied part of Ukraine, Russia reported. Denis Pushilin, the Moscow-installed head of Donetsk region, said the attack occurred on Wednesday.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people

A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 22 people across Ukraine overnight, including two children, according to regional officials.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said France seized a sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK support, accusing the vessel of circumventing international sanctions. The operation took place in international waters.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

Kyiv Neighbourhood Ravaged in Russian Strike: ‘They’ll Fix the Building, but Not Our Souls’

A quiet Kyiv neighbourhood was left in ruins after a Russian strike, with residents expressing grief over the destruction. According to BBC reports, at least six people died in the attack.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Elections

Colombia Votes in Presidential Election with US Relations at Stake

Colombia's presidential election could redefine the country's relations with the US, according to BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Europe

Residents Flee Drone Crash in Romania as Tensions Rise

A Russian-operated drone crashed into a residential building in Galati, Romania, causing a fire and minor injuries, according to Al Jazeera and BBC reports.

WH News May 31, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US, UK, and Australia to Develop $368B Submarine and Underwater Drone Technology

The UK, US, and Australia are collaborating on new subsea drone technology to protect undersea infrastructure, announced at a security conference in Singapore. The initiative is part of the AUKUS alliance, which seeks to enhance defense integration and information sharing.

WH News May 30, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Call of Duty 4: Corea del Norte como escenario

El próximo juego Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 4, presenta una invasión ficticia de Corea del Norte, generando debate sobre la transformación de conflictos sin resolver en entretenimiento, según BBC.

WH News May 30, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Call-of-Duty-Spiel mit Nordkorea-Szenario löst Kontroversen aus

Das neue Call-of-Duty-Spiel Modern Warfare 4 zeigt ein fiktionales Szenario mit einer Nordkorea-Invasion. Das hat Debatten über die Darstellung politisch sensibler Themen in Spielen ausgelöst.

WH News May 30, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Controversial North Korean Invasion in New Call of Duty Game

The next Call of Duty game, Modern Warfare 4, features a fictional North Korean invasion, sparking debate over turning unresolved conflict into entertainment, according to BBC.

WH News May 29, 2026

Europe

Nato and EU Condemn Russia After Drone Hits Romanian Residential Block

A Russian drone hit a residential building in Romania, injuring two people and sparking a fire, according to Romanian officials. The incident was condemned by Nato and the EU.

WH News May 29, 2026

Europe

Russia Relentlessly Targeting Critical Infrastructure, GCHQ Warns

The UK is facing a 'moment of consequence' as Russia 'relentlessly targets' critical infrastructure and democratic processes, according to the UK's largest spy agency, GCHQ.

WH News May 27, 2026

Europe

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

The European Union is considering the appointment of a mediator to seek an end to the war in Ukraine, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated the U.S. is not interested in hosting 'an endless cycle of meetings that lead to nothing.'

WH News May 27, 2026