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No 10 hits out at ‘desperate’ Russia after claims about drugs on leaders’ train

False claims about cocaine being on the table as Sir Keir Starmer met the French and German leaders were dismissed as ‘fake news’.

Evening Standard

Six Bulgarians jailed after spying for Russia in UK

Ringleader Orlin Roussev sentenced to nearly 11 years for his role in operations that put lives and national security at risk

The Guardian - UK

‘No James Bond activity on my end,’ ringleader of Russian spy ring told police

In a police interview in February 2023, Orlin Roussev denied having any links to the Kremlin.

Evening Standard

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France derides Russia’s false claim of drug use by Macron, Merz and Starmer

Élysée warns against Kremlin’s disinformation efforts after ‘cocaine’ conspiracy theory spreads online

The Guardian - UK

Six Bulgarians jailed for spying for Russia

The Old Bailey heard that the spy ring was directed by alleged Russian agent Jan Marsalek, an Austrian businessman.

Evening Standard

Russian spy ring operating on ‘industrial scale’ from British seaside guesthouse jailed for total of 50 years

The six-strong cell of Bulgarian nationals spent almost three years passing secrets to Russia

The Independent UK

Spies for Russia embedded in the UK jailed for more than 50 years over operations for Putin

Six spies have been jailed over espionage activities

Evening Standard

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Agree to a ceasefire until midnight or face more sanctions, Germany tells Russia

Germany gave Russia time until midnight on Monday to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, the government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius said. If Moscow doesn’t respond, Berlin says it will introduce new sanctions.

Euronews

Ukraine’s allies pile pressure on Putin to join Zelensky for peace talks

The Foreign Secretary hosted his counterparts from from France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland and the EU on Monday to discuss Ukraine.

Evening Standard

Fact check: Macron, Merz and Starmer targeted by Russian 'cocaine' claims

The allegations that the leaders of France, Germany and the UK took drugs while on a train on their way to Kyiv are part of a wider Russian disinformation campaign.

Euronews

Poland To Close Russian Consulate In Krakow Over 'Sabotage'

Poland's top diplomat said on Monday he ordered the closure of a Russian consulate over "sabotage", after authorities accused Russia of orchestrating a fire that destroyed a Warsaw shopping centre last year.

International Business Times

Russia’s contradictory messaging on Pope Francis’s death — and the strategy behind it

Exclusive: Analysis seen by The Independent found inconsistent messaging across Russian state-run outlets in the days following the death of Pope Francis, which analysts say could have been part of a geopolitical strategy

The Independent UK

Setback for Europe after Trump insists Ukraine has ‘immediate’ peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy had no choice but to accept Putin’s invitation to talks, diplomats say

The Guardian - UK

Will Zelensky empty-chair Putin in front of Trump after calling Russia’s bluff on peace talks?

ANALYSIS: As Turkey offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine on Thursday and Donald Trump hints he may come too, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at how the week might unfurl

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Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

International Business Times

France Condemns 'Fake News' Over Europe Leaders' Cocaine Accusation

The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after social media accounts of far-right figures and Russian officials falsely claimed that European leaders including President Emmanuel Macron were seen taking drugs on a train.

The Guardian - UK

Poland to close Russian consulate in Kraków over Warsaw fire

Ministers say investigation proves Russian intelligence services were behind shopping centre blaze last year

Al Jazeera

Diplomatic spat ignites as Poland accuses Russia of sabotage

Russian ambassador summoned, consulate closed, as probe confirms Moscow’s involvement in Warsaw shopping centre fire.

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Euronews

Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.

Evening Standard

Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

Al Jazeera

Ex-UK home secretary: Trump unlikely to yield peace between Ukraine, Russia

Charles Clarke and another Cambridge University expert argue Europe could replace a failing US as Ukraine’s guarantor.

International Business Times

Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks

Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.

International Business Times

UK Hosts European Ministers For Ukraine Talks Amid Ceasefire Call

The UK on Monday hosted European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

The Independent UK

Ukrainians tell Putin ‘we don’t trust you’ ahead of Russia peace talks

Ukrainian residents have voiced scepticism at Vladimir Putin’s proposed direct peace talks with Kyiv.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine says Russia launches barrage of drones amid calls for truce, talks

Ukrainian authorities say ceasefire proposals are being ‘ignored’ as new drone attacks damage civilian infrastructure.

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