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US officials point to Russia using Iranian drones in Ukraine

American defense officials sought to dispel any doubt that Iran is supplying drones for Russia’s war in Ukraine, releasing photos and analysis of unmanned aircraft deployed in the conflict to demonstrate Tehran’s involvement

The Independent UK

If Putin succeeds in Ukraine, NATO borders will 'no longer be an obstacle', warns Khodorkovsky

Former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who served 10 years in prison on tax and fraud charges that many believe were politically motivated, spoke to FRANCE 24 from London, where he now lives in exile. Khodorkovsky said that while a "direct confrontation with NATO" was not part of Russian President…

France 24

Syria's Assad could reap rewards from aid crossing deal

A convoy of 11 trucks from a United Nations agency has crossed into northern Syria from Turkey — just hours after the U.N. and Syrian government reached an agreement to temporarily authorize two new border crossings into the rebel enclave

The Independent UK

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Ukraine prepares counteroffensive as Russia steps up assault – but it needs more Western ammunition

Nato plans to increase targets for stockpiling ammunition, as Kyiv is burning through shells much faster than they can be produced, with Moscow intensifying its shelling of the eastern region of Donetsk

The Independent UK

Berlin embassy spy denies existence of Russian handler

David Ballantyne Smith amassed a stash of secret and sensitive material over four years before he was caught in 2021.

The Independent UK

U.S.-backed report says Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children for 're-education'

Russia has held at least 6,000 Ukrainian children - likely many more - in sites in Russian-held Crimea and Russia whose primary purpose appears to be political re-education, according to a U.S.-backed report published on Tuesday.

Reuters

Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime

A team at Yale University is using open-source materials to document the forced removal of Ukrainian children to Russia. Russia says it's a vast humanitarian program.

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Brit dies in Ukraine becoming eighth to be killed in the war-torn country

The UK Government continues to advise against all travel to Ukraine, amid the ongoing invasion by Russia - since the war began in February last year, numerous individuals have travelled from the UK

Daily Mirror

Ukraine's defence minister taps new deputies after corruption scandal

Ukraine's defence minister chose three new deputies on Tuesday after a corruption scandal beset his ministry nearly a year into his country's fight to repel a Russian invasion.

Reuters

Fans barred from European soccer game amid Russian plot fear

A European soccer game in Moldova will be played in an empty stadium Thursday amid concerns about alleged Russian-backed attempts to overthrow the national government

The Independent UK

Analysis-Washington pushes for harsher action against banks with Russia ties

The United States could sanction more banks with links to Russia and will step up enforcement against any dodging existing rules, a senior U.S. official told Reuters, as Western powers seek to reinvigorate efforts to isolate Moscow.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin dramatically classifies files 'proving president was treated for cancer'

The proof of Vladimir Putin’s treatment by cancer doctors was deduced from the existence of contracts with the hospital - which were listed on a Russian public procurement website

Daily Mirror

Moldova bars fans from soccer match with Serbia amid Russia coup plot concerns

Moldova has barred fans from attending a soccer match against a Serbian team, officials announced on Tuesday, a day after the Moldovan president said saboteurs from Serbia could be part of an alleged Kremlin coup plot.

Reuters

Brit Embassy spy says he was 'disgusted' with himself for selling secrets to Russians

David Smith, 58, hoarded documents and was caught filming a man he thought was a Russian "traitor" where he worked at the British embassy in Berlin

Daily Mirror

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Minute's silence to be held to mark anniversary of war in Ukraine

Following the visit of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, ministers have confirmed the moment of reflection will take place

Daily Mirror

‘Face of war’ Ukrainian woman pictured one year on as she wants to help homeland

The image of Olena Kurylo after a bombing attack on her home defined the early stages of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, but almost one year on the teacher has spoken out

The Guardian - UK

Iran becoming global drone producer on back of Ukraine war, says US

Officials share declassified intelligence as US seeks wider support for sanctions against Tehran

The Independent UK

Berlin spy caught on camera during fake Russian agent sting op

David Ballantyne Smith has pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Official Secrets Act.

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Iranian presidential visit to China strengthens anti-Western coalition

Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Beijing's "solidarity" with Tehran on Tuesday as he hosted the Islamic Republic's President Ebrahim Raisi at the start of a three-day trip.

The Independent UK

Fans banned from Europa Conference League match amid Moldovan fears of Russian coup

Russia has rejected claims of a plot to overthrow the Moldovan government

The Conversation

When two elephants fight: how the global south uses non-alignment to avoid great power rivalries

An African proverb notes that “when two elephants fight, it is the grass underneath that suffers”.

The National (Scotland)

Spy from Renfrewshire was targeted by fake Russian operatives, court hears

A spy from Renfrewshire was targeted by fake Russian operatives during an undercover sting, a court has heard.

Evening Standard

British embassy security guard caught spying for Russia ‘only wanted to embarrass bosses’

David Smith told the court: ‘My thoughts on Mr Putin are neither here nor there’

Daily Mirror

British Embassy spy in Berlin 'put lives at risk' when he sold secrets to the Russians

David Ballantyne Smith, 58, gathered a mass of classified information for Russia while working as a security guard in the British Embassy in Berlin

Evening Standard

Netherlands scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian warplanes flying near Poland

Dutch fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a formation of Russian military aircraft near Poland.

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