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Ukraine War

Fibre optic Ukrainian drones open up a new front against the Russian Army

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are using fibre-optic cable-driven drones to conduct deep strikes against Russia. These drones have already targeted Russian munitions factories, troops, and armoured vehicles. Originally developed by Russia, fibre-optic drones were first seen on the battlefield in…

Unfair resource deals never last, expert warns amid US-Ukraine, DRC critical minerals talks

The history of major resource agreements is rife with examples of deals being renegotiated or annulled without compensation.

Military chiefs to meet in London to plan for a Ukrainian peace-keeping mission

Military chiefs from more than 30 countries will meet in the United Kingdom this week to establish the scope and scale of a ceasefire enforcement mission in Ukraine. The meeting comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced…

Rebuilding lives amid war: Inside Ukraine’s Superhumans Center

In the shadow of Europe’s largest war since World War II, a remarkable healthcare initiative is giving wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians new hope. The Superhumans Center in Lviv, Ukraine, is revolutionising care for those who have lost limbs, suffered…

US to boost military aid to Ukraine if Russia does not sign up to a peace deal, security sources believe

The US is expected to warn the Kremlin that it will “arm Ukraine to the teeth” if Russia does not accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire, British security sources have claimed. The move comes after Ukraine said it was ready to…

UK spy chief questions whether US will enact Article 5 if Russia attacks a European state

One of Britain’s most senior intelligence chiefs has questioned whether the US could be trusted to protect European states if they were attacked by Russia. Sir John Sawers, a former head of MI6—also known as “C”—said central European states should…

Could a multinational troop deployment in Ukraine succeed as a peacekeeping force?

The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that he is prepared to send thousands of British troops to Ukraine to act as peacekeepers. In all likelihood, Britain will be just one part of a multinational European force numbering up…

Trump at Davos: Talks with Putin; 5% NATO contribution demand; Nuclear disarmament potential

President Donald Trump announced plans to soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace talks with Ukraine.

UK will send 30,000 drones to Ukraine to help thwart Russian aggression

Britain will send 30,000 drones to Ukraine to help fight against Russian aggression, the UK government has announced. The move comes ahead of a possible meeting in the coming weeks between US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin….

The British Prime Minister pledges 100 years of support to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in Kyiv to sign what Downing Street is calling a “landmark 100-year partnership” with Ukraine. The pact will formalise economic and military support already pledged to the country, which has been fighting a…