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Berlin spy case ‘comes amid rise in state threat probes’

A security guard from the British embassy in Berlin has been jailed for handing secrets to Russia.

The Independent UK

British embassy guard who spied for Russia jailed for 'treachery'

A former security guard at the British embassy in Berlin who passed highly sensitive information to Russia and was paid for his "treachery" was jailed for more than 13 years in a London court on Friday.

Reuters

Nearly £1m cost of Berlin spy that left embassy staff ‘concerned’ for safety

The damage David Smith caused by collecting secrets from his work and passing an unknown quantity to Russian intelligence was laid bare in court.

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Berlin embassy spy jailed for selling secrets to Russia

David Smith, a former security guard at the British Embassy in Germany, sent two letters to senior officials at the Russian Embassy in 2020.

The Independent UK

Berlin embassy Scots spy jailed for 13 years after selling secrets to Russia

David Smith, 58, has been jailed at the Old Bailey for 13 years and two months.

Daily Record

British guard sentenced to 13 years for spying for Russia at UK embassy in Berlin

Judge tells David Ballantyne Smith, 58, his ‘treachery’ put his former colleagues at ‘maximum risk’

The Guardian - UK

U.S. to push debt relief, Ukraine aid at G20 finance meeting in India

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to India next week for G20 finance meetings that will focus on unblocking distressed-country debt restructuring, boosting support for Ukraine and reforming multilateral development banks.

Reuters

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Moment Pro-Putin traitor films CCTV as he's jailed for selling British secrets to Russia

Berlin spy David Smith was a former security guard at the British Embassy in Germany and had admitted eight charges under the Official Secrets Act. Today he was jailed at the Old Bailey

Daily Mirror

Janet Yellen to visit India for G-20 finance meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to India next week to attend Group of 20 finance minister meetings in Bengaluru and will address the global economic impacts of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

First Thing: latest objects shot down over US not linked to China, Biden says

‘Private companies’ conclusion likely to fuel criticism that downings were overreaction amid pressure over initial balloon discovery. Plus, there may be a reason you want to sleep more in winter

The Guardian - UK

Russia Must Leave Ukraine before Peace Talks Start, Says Kyiv

A senior Ukrainian official on Friday ruled out peace talks with Moscow unless Russia withdraws from Ukraine, reiterating Kyiv's position before an international conference set to be dominated by the war. "For decriminalization of global politics and real global security, the war must end with Ukraine's victory," Mykhailo Podolyak, a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

For many Ukrainians, everyday Russians are as guilty as Putin

As the first anniversary of the war approaches, Ukrainians say Russians should be doing more to stop the bloodshed.

Al Jazeera

Editorial: Putin is relocating Ukrainian children to Russian ‘re-education’ camps. It’s tantamount to a war crime

One of Vladimir Putin’s strategies during his brutal, illegal war in Ukraine has been to ensure that Russians only hear one version of reality. His.

Chicago Tribune

Security drives U.S., Saudi efforts to overcome tensions

The United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to move beyond a public spat last year that saw strategic ties hit a nadir, as Western and Gulf security concerns align over the threat from Iranian drones, diplomats and regional experts say.

Reuters

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Daily Mirror

Russians left desperate for the loo as toilet exports are banned to 'punish' Putin

Sinking to grimy lows, Russian troops are well-known for thieving lavatories out of Ukrainian homes to send back to their families as Western sanctions of "bidets, lavatory pans, [and] flushing cisterns" bite

Zenger

Israel Backs Ukraine’s Sovereignty And New Plan To Rebuild The Country

Israel supports the continued sovereignty & territorial integrity of Ukraine & will help develop an early warning defense system.

Reuters

Soviet-era bike revived by Russian factory as Moscow shuns West

One of the Soviet Union's most popular bicycle brands has been revived by a Russian factory after spending decades in obscurity, the latest Russian-made product to hit shelves as Moscow champions domestic production over Western imports.

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss’s delusional speech about China is digging the trenches of a second cold war

Does she really think Xi’s threats to Taiwan will be stopped by the sabre-rattling of the failed PM of a former colonial power? asks foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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Talks on extending Black Sea grain deal start in a week - Ukraine

Negotiations will start in a week on extending a U.N.-backed initiative that has enabled Ukraine to export grain from ports blockaded by Russia after its invasion, a senior Ukrainian official said on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy to open Munich summit amid fears of new Russian offensive

Security conference seen as a key test of west’s resolve to fight out a prolonged, expensive war

Reuters

Russia accuses United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war

Russia on Friday accused the United States of inciting Ukraine to escalate the war by condoning attacks on Crimea, warning that Washington was now directly involved in the conflict because "crazy people" had dreams of defeating Russia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China’s Xi Plans ‘Peace Speech’ on Ukraine Invasion Anniversary, Italy Min Says

China's President Xi Jinping will deliver a "peace speech" on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Italy's foreign minister said on Friday, citing top diplomat Wang Yi. Wang Yi "told me that Xi will deliver a peace speech on the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine" on Feb. 24,…

Reuters

China's Xi plans 'peace speech' on Ukraine invasion anniversary, Italy min says

China's President Xi Jinping will deliver a 'peace speech' on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Italy's foreign minister said on Friday, citing top diplomat Wang Yi.

Reuters

U.S. tries to woo India away from Russia with display of F-35s, bombers

BENGALURU -The United States brought its most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to India for the first time this week alongside F-16s, Super Hornets and B-1B bombers as Washington looks to woo New Delhi away from its traditional military supplier, Russia.

The Independent UK

Key moments in a year of war after Russia invaded Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has killed thousands, forced millions to flee their homes, reduced entire cities to rubble and fueled fears the confrontation could escalate into an open conflict between Russia and NATO

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