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Ukraine war briefing: Next stop Istanbul after Trump scatters ceasefire choreography

Zelenskyy schedules Turkey trip, challenging Putin to attend, with US president saying he might go too; UN body blames Russia for MH17. What we know on day 1,175

The Guardian - AU

Texas Moves to Ban Land Purchases by 'Hostile' Nations Including Iran, Russia; Abbott Vows to Sign Bill

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign SB 17, which bars land ownership by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — a move critics warn could fuel discrimination and overreach.

Latin Times

6 Bulgarians convicted in UK of spying for Russia get prison terms up to nearly 11 years

Six Bulgarian nationals have been sentenced in a London court to up to nearly 11 years in prison for spying for Russia

The Independent UK

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Bulgarian boss of Russian spy ring gets more than 10 years in prison, UK judge says

Roussev, who worked out of a former guesthouse in the English seaside resort town of Great Yarmouth, had a stash of spy equipment that police described as an "Aladdin's cave" when it was raided.

Euronews

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

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

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International Business Times

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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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The Independent UK

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.

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.

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