Epstein was probably a Russian spy, says Polish Prime Minister
Polish authorities have launched an investigation into whether Jeffrey Epstein acted as a spy for Russia amid suspicions he could have been paid for collecting compromising material on well-connected figures.Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, told a government meeting he…
Ukraine launches secure AI training platform to counter Russian drone swarms
By Andre Pienaar Ukraine’s ministry of defence has unveiled a new secure data environment designed to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomously detecting and intercepting Russian unmanned aerial systems. The initiative, known as the Brave1 Dataroom,…
Putin orders Russian troops to execute prisoners of war in the run up to peace talks
Russian forces under the direct orders of President Vladimir Putin are executing prisoners of war as they intensify attacks during peace negotiations, one of Ukraine’s most decorated soldiers has said. Major Oleh Shyriaiev, who was granted the highest national decoration…
Zelensky warns Russia is preparing to deploy hypersonic missile system to Belarus
By Isabella Egerton Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing to deploy its Oreshnik hypersonic missile system to Belarus, a move he said would threaten several European countries. The relocation of the Oreshnik system to Belarus is…
Ukraine peace plan edges forward as US offers Nato-style guarantees
By Staff Writer Vladimir Putin has dismissed European leaders as “little pigs”, as Russia hardened its public stance on a US-backed peace framework that would offer Ukraine Nato-style security guarantees but stop short of full alliance membership. Russian officials said…
Ukraine ‘ready for elections’ if security is guaranteed, Zelensky says
By Staff Writer President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine is “ready for elections” if its partners can guarantee security, rejecting claims by US President Donald Trump that Kyiv is using the war to delay democracy. Zelensky’s five-year term expired in…
Zelensky in London as West steps up push for Ukraine peace deal
By Staff Writer Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on Monday for talks with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, amid a renewed Western effort to secure a peace deal with Russia. After…
Putin’s peace talks stall as NATO warns of ‘real and lasting dangers’
By Staff Writer A meeting between President Zelenskyy and a US delegation has been cancelled after talks in Russia on the war in Ukraine concluded without a breakthrough. Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy, and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, spoke…
Zelenskyy intensifies push for “truly durable” peace in talks with Macron, Starmer and US envoy
By Staff Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has intensified his diplomatic push for a “truly durable” peace, holding hours of talks in Paris before joining a series of high-level calls with European leaders and the United States. Zelenskyy arrived at the Élysée…
Western leaders to build on Trump plan to end the war in Ukraine
By Sean Rayment Nato leaders hope to push forward the Ukraine peace plan, as Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last weekend’s talks were “a major step towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine”. Expected at the virtual meeting…
