Federal agents descended on the Maryland home of former National Security Adviser John Bolton early Friday morning in a dramatic court-authorised search for classified documents, whilst President Donald Trump distanced …
Russia
News and analysis on Russia — including the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s leadership, international sanctions, foreign policy, cyber operations, and relations with the UK and NATO.
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Economy
China Exploits Labour’s Private School VAT Policy in Strategic Education Takeover as Beijing Buys Up Britain’s Historic Schools
by James CarterChinese investors are capitalising on Labour’s controversial VAT policy on private school fees to accelerate their acquisition of British independent schools, with officials warning the Communist Party is orchestrating a …
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Politics
Starmer Hails ‘Breakthrough’ Ukraine Security Guarantees as Trump Plans Putin-Zelensky Summit
by Darren SmithSir Keir Starmer has declared US President Donald Trump’s commitment to security guarantees for Ukraine a significant breakthrough, following high-stakes White House talks that brought together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …
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News
Trump Says ‘Tired’ Putin May Not Want Ukraine Peace Deal Despite Summit Efforts
by Darren SmithUS President warns of ‘rough situation’ for Russia if no agreement reached within weeks following failed Alaska summit President Donald Trump has admitted Vladimir Putin may not want to make …
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Politics
Macron Warns Trump: Putin Shows No Signs of Wanting Peace as Ukraine Talks Intensify
by Tara WhitmanFrench President calls for increased sanctions if Russia fails to comply, as European leaders rally at White House summit French President Emmanuel Macron has cast serious doubt on Vladimir Putin’s …
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News
Moscow Praises Trump Whilst Launching Massive Drone Attack Following White House Ukraine Summit
by James CarterSergei Lavrov commends US president’s Ukraine stance as Russia unleashes record aerial assault, with Trump proposing unprecedented Putin-Zelenskyy meeting and American security guarantees Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised …
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Politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greeted by Trump who says ‘We love them’ as high-stakes meeting begins with unprecedented European backing
by James CarterZelenskyy Returns to White House with European Leaders After February Confrontation Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House on Monday afternoon for his first visit since a heated …
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News
Zelensky Accuses Russia of ‘Cynical’ Child Killings as Seven Die in Kharkiv Strikes Hours Before White House Summit
by Darren SmithVolodymyr Zelensky has launched a furious attack on Russia after overnight drone strikes killed seven people in Kharkiv, including a toddler and a teenage boy, accusing Moscow of deliberately timing …
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Politics
Zelensky Rejects Trump’s Ukraine Peace Terms as European Leaders Rally for White House Showdown
by Tara WhitmanUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has swiftly rejected Donald Trump’s demands to sacrifice Crimea and abandon NATO membership ahead of today’s crucial White House meeting, setting the stage for a dramatic …
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U.S
Melania Trump’s Secret Peace Letter to Putin Urges Russian Leader to Save Ukraine’s Abducted Children
by Darren SmithPresident Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their first face-to-face meeting in six years on Friday without achieving the hoped-for ceasefire in Ukraine, despite nearly three hours of …