32 h. ago Russia stands to gain very little from the bloody battle for Pokrovsk

Recently returned from the front lines near Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains that Russian claims they’ve encircled Ukrainian forces are bogus

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41 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: battle for Pokrovsk ‘raging on’ as Russia claims advance on town to east

Kyiv says Moscow’s forces carrying out ‘fast manoeuvres’ in push for key city, while sides give conflicting reports of combat around Myrnohrad. What we know on day 1,357See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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3 d. ago UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions

Devices suspected to be operated by Russia have been spotted above Brussels and Leige.

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5 d. ago Fears Pokrovsk will fall ‘within weeks’ as Ukraine sends in its elite units

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims his forces are on the cusp of winning

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5 d. ago James Bond ‘fantasist’ jailed for seven years for trying to spy for Russia

Howard Phillips was convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act

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6 d. ago Inside the year long battle for Pokrovsk as Russia closes in on key Ukrainian city

The city lies on a key road that has been used by the Ukrainian military, Alex Croft writes

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7 d. ago Putin orders plans to restart nuclear tests after Trump announced new weapon trials in US

The decisions sparked fears of a new nuclear weapons race

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9 d. ago Why Russia is so desperate to win the battle of Pokrovsk and what happens next

The city lies on a key road that has been used by the Ukrainian military

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1 week ago British military instructor accused of spying for Russia arrested in Ukraine

UK suspect allegedly sent instructions about how to make an improvised explosive device

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2 w. ago Subtle signs of King Charles' special bond with Volodymyr Zelensky reveals how monarch is 'standing shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine in its war against Russia

As the Firm continues to adapt and modernise under the reign of King Charles, one can't help but notice a budding relationship forming between His Majesty and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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2 w. ago Forget diplomatic niceties: it's beyond time Europe denounced Trump's trashing of democracy in the US | Paul Taylor

The convention to stay out of allies’ internal affairs does not apply. What happens in America does not stay in AmericaWhat do you do when you discover your best friend is abusive to their partner at home? That question, or something similar, should be addressed to European leaders – and indeed to all of us in the European public space, who are watching, often speechless, as Donald Trump takes a cudgel to the institutions of American democracy.For the last nine months, European leaders have bitten their tongues, looked the other way and engaged in flattery, appeasement and wild promises to keep the US president sweet and engaged in European security. The overwhelming imperative for Trump to stand with Europe against Russia over its war on Ukraine – or at least not against us and alongside Vladimir Putin – has led them to swallow unrealistic defence spending targets and unbalanced trade terms. For what gain?Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continu...

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2 w. ago Gun and drone street battles rage in key city of Pokrovsk infiltrated by 200 Russian soldiers, says Ukraine

Kyiv is rushing troops to strengthen its positions in the strategic eastern city

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2 w. ago Putin hails nuclear Burevestnik cruise missile as he vows 'overwhelming' response to deep strikes on Russia

The nuclear-powered missile flew 8,700 miles over 15 hours in a test, according to Russian defence chiefs

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2 w. ago Three men arrested by Metropolitan Police officers on suspicion of 'assisting Russian foreign intelligence'

The suspects, who are aged 48, 45, and 44, were detained at various addresses in west and central London

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2 w. ago Ukraine drones fly 1,250 miles to punch holes in Putin's air defences and target oil sites deep inside Russia

Kyiv is launching air raids deep into Russia with a small number of drones seeking to find holes in Putin's air defences

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2 w. ago Three men arrested on suspicion of assisting Russia’s intelligence service

The men, aged 44, 45 and 48, were arrested at addresses in west and central London on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said.

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3 w. ago Russia in mass food poisoning outbreak as 90 hospitalised with most being children

A mass outbreak of food poisoning has struck down almost 90 people, including 49 children after food below acceptable standards hit shelves in Russia

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3 w. ago Trump tells Zelensky to give up Ukrainian land as White House meeting descends into 'shouting match'

US President repeatedly swore during tense White House meeting with Ukraine’s leader, sources reveal

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3 w. ago Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine

Ukraine’s navy reportedly intercepted messages about the incident in the occupied territory

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3 w. ago MI5 faces ‘new era’ tackling terrorism and rise in state threats

Security Service chief Sir Ken McCallum said the ‘more hostile world’ had forced the biggest shift in MI5’s mission since September 11 2001.

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