Russia launches propaganda drive to mask economic weakness
By Isabella Egerton Russia has launched an extensive information campaign to disguise its economic vulnerabilities, following US President Donald Trump’s description of the country as a “paper tiger” and his suggestion that Ukraine could reclaim occupied territory with Western backing….
US President has urged Nato countries to shoot down Russian jets which penetrate their airspace
By Sean Rayment US President Donald Trump said Russian planes intruding into Nato airspace should be shot down, in a marked hardening of tone towards Moscow amid frustration over his stalled attempt to end the Ukraine war. In remarks after…
Russia recruits 20,000 Cuban mercenaries to fight in Ukraine
By Sean Rayment Thousands of Cuban mercenaries are being recruited to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, Kyiv’s military intelligence agency has revealed. Andriy Yusov, an official within Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence, said that at least 20,000 Cuban…
UK’s security service to advise MPs on the espionage threat from China and Russia
By Sean Rayment MI5 will issue guidance to MPs for the first time to help protect them against espionage and foreign interference. The disclosure comes just days after charges were dropped against a Westminster researcher accused of spying for China….
Yale University report says Moscow is forcing thousands of Russian children into arms production and re-education
By Sean Rayment Kidnapped children have been taken to at least 210 facilities in Russia and areas of Ukraine under Moscow’s control, as part of a Kremlin effort to secure their loyalty to President Putin, a report has said. The…
India’s troop deployment to Russia’s Zapad military exercises raises NATO concerns
By Isabella Egerton India has sent a 65-strong contingent, including troops from the Kumaon Regiment, to Russia’s Zapad-2025 military exercises, a move sources told National Security News is being interpreted within NATO as a provocative step amid rising tensions with Moscow. The…
Zapad 2025: NATO mounts counter-drill as Russia and Belarus begin military exercises
By Isabella Egerton Russia and Belarus have launched the Zapad 2025 drills, with full-scale exercises scheduled for 12-16 September. Troops began arriving in Belarus last month, but this year’s drills are notably smaller than in previous editions. Zapad, which takes place every…
UK and EU condemn deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
By Isabella Egerton The UK and European Union have summoned senior Russian diplomats after overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed at least 18 people, including four children, and left dozens more injured. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy…
Ukrainian intelligence agency steals Russian nuclear sub secrets in a cyber attack
By Sean Rayment Ukrainian spies claim to have stolen classified data on Russia’s newest nuclear missile submarine during a recent cyber operation. The secret Russian data allegedly includes details about the vessel’s vulnerabilities—likely to be highly valuable to Western navies….
Russia exploits the West’s failure to counter Islamic extremism in Africa, experts claim
By Ben Farmer Russia welcomed African military and security officials to Moscow this week, amid fears it is expanding its footprint on the continent by exploiting the West’s failure to counter jihadists. The Kremlin showcased its security expertise and arms…
