NATO jets shoot down Russian drones over Poland
By Sean Rayment Nato jets shot down Russian drones that “repeatedly violated” Poland’s airspace during an overnight bombardment of Ukraine. Polish, Dutch and Italian fighter aircraft were scrambled to intercept at least 19 drones as citizens were urged to stay…
Commando recruits are turning to Christianity for direction and guidance as a potential conflict with Russia looms
By Sean Rayment Royal Marine recruits are increasingly turning to Christianity – and are even using their assault course’s water tank to perform baptisms, National Security News has learnt. Commando fledglings attempting to earn the coveted green beret are now regularly attending…
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….
Ukrainian president assassination plot foiled by Polish security agencies
By Sean Rayment A plot to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky at an airport in Poland last year involved a Polish pensioner who had been a Russian sleeper agent for decades, it can be revealed. The foiled assassination is among what is…
Zelensky hails ‘historic’ strike on Russian airbases as 41 warplanes destroyed
By Isabella Egerton Up to 41 Russian strategic bombers have been destroyed in a long-range Ukrainian drone attack – in what Kyiv has described as its most successful attack in the war so far. The operation, codenamed Pavutyna, or Spider’s Web, was…
Russia to use fibre optic drones in summer offensive against Ukraine
Russia will deploy its latest fibre-optic drones when its anticipated summer offensive in Ukraine begins, military analysts have said. Fibre-optic drones are controlled via a cable, making them immune to electronic jamming. The drones are operated through a 15km-long fibre-optic…
Russia proposes fresh round of Ukraine peace talks as Germany backs long-range missile production for Kyiv
Russia has proposed holding a second round of peace talks with Ukraine on June 02 in Istanbul, as tensions rise over Germany’s decision to support the joint production of long-range missiles on Ukrainian soil. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said…
VAT standoff and Trump pressure drive Ramaphosa toward more inclusive power sharing
The ANC has lost its exclusive control over public finances and will now have to collaborate with opposition parties in the GNU on policy decisions, including foreign affairs.
Ramaphosa diplomatic stature boosted by Zelensky and hint of thawing US relations
In terms of the diplomacy and the nuance around discussions on Ukraine and the peace process, South Africa has been elevated to quite an important position.”
