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Russia recruits 20,000 Cuban mercenaries to fight in Ukraine Russia September 23, 2025 By Sean Rayment Thousands of Cuban mercenaries are being recruited to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine, Kyiv’s military…
UK’s security service to advise MPs on the espionage threat from China and Russia China September 22, 2025 By Sean Rayment MI5 will issue guidance to MPs for the first time to help protect them against espionage and…
Yale University report says Moscow is forcing thousands of Russian children into arms production and re-education Russia September 16, 2025 By Sean Rayment Kidnapped children have been taken to at least 210 facilities in Russia and areas of Ukraine under…
India’s troop deployment to Russia’s Zapad military exercises raises NATO concerns Russia September 15, 2025 By Isabella Egerton India has sent a 65-strong contingent, including troops from the Kumaon Regiment, to Russia’s Zapad-2025 military exercises,…
Zapad 2025: NATO mounts counter-drill as Russia and Belarus begin military exercises NATO September 9, 2025 By Isabella Egerton Russia and Belarus have launched the Zapad 2025 drills, with full-scale exercises scheduled for 12-16 September. Troops began arriving…
UK and EU condemn deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv Russia August 28, 2025 By Isabella Egerton The UK and European Union have summoned senior Russian diplomats after overnight Russian missile and drone attacks…
Ukrainian intelligence agency steals Russian nuclear sub secrets in a cyber attack National Security August 6, 2025 By Sean Rayment Ukrainian spies claim to have stolen classified data on Russia’s newest nuclear missile submarine during a recent…
Russia exploits the West’s failure to counter Islamic extremism in Africa, experts claim Africa May 29, 2025 By Ben Farmer Russia welcomed African military and security officials to Moscow this week, amid fears it is expanding its…
Russia to use fibre optic drones in summer offensive against Ukraine Russia May 29, 2025 Russia will deploy its latest fibre-optic drones when its anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine begins, military analysts have said. Fibre-optic…
Russia proposes fresh round of Ukraine peace talks as Germany backs long-range missile production for Kyiv Russia May 28, 2025 Russia has proposed holding a second round of peace talks with Ukraine on June 02 in Istanbul, as tensions rise…
Royal Navy drone subs to protect undersea cables from Russian attack Russia May 19, 2025 The Royal Navy will launch a fleet of ‘drone’ submarines to protect vital undersea cables from attacks by Russia’s ‘shadow…
Putin skips Istanbul peace talks as Kyiv accuses Russia of stalling and sending a ‘sham delegation’ Russia May 16, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to attend peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, prompting criticism from Kyiv in response…
