The Globalist

The view from Kyiv and Istanbul on Ukraine, Turkey and Nato high-level talks. Plus: two years on from Belarus’s pro-democracy protests, lessons from a journalist kidnapped in Afghanistan and a roundup of urbanism news.

As Indonesia celebrates its independence day, we discuss President Joko Widodo’s plan to act as a diplomatic bridge between Russia and Ukraine. Plus: French troops officially leave Mali, cartel-driven violence in Mexico and the latest aviation news.

Has a compromise been reached between the EU and Tehran on the Iran nuclear deal? Plus: former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison’s secret ministerial posts, Kenya’s long-awaited election results and the latest film news.

How serious is the risk of nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine? Plus: one year of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the Solomon Islands’ prime minister makes a power grab and the latest arts and culture news.

Russia turns down Switzerland’s offer to represent Ukraine’s interests in Moscow. Plus: North Korea declares victory over coronavirus, the latest on Kenya’s general election and highlights from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Reports of a new Russian army corps to restore the offensive in Ukraine. Plus: Republican backlash after the FBI raid of Trump’s estate, heatwaves in Europe dry up major rivers and a check-in from Copenhagen Fashion Week.

Zelensky urges Western nations to ban all Russian travellers. Plus: Poland toughens its rhetoric in its standoff with Brussels, a look at the life and legacy of the late Japanese designer Issey Miyake and a flick through today’s papers.

Fears of nuclear disaster grow at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia plant. Plus: Kenya’s presidential elections, Joe Biden’s big win in the US Senate and a flick through today’s papers.

As Antony Blinken visits South Africa, we examine the Biden administration’s new strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa. Plus: Lithuania’s bold stance on Taiwan, the latest art news and a flick through today’s papers.

We discuss the brewing crisis in Taiwan that has dominated the Asean meeting. Plus: Donald Trump and Viktor Orbán take centre stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference, a review of the papers and the latest business news.