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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Putin branded the ‘Anti-Christ’ by church leaders after claiming Ukraine war is ‘holy mission’

‘A devilish, demonic way of using the word of God,’ religious figures said after the Russian president’s address

The Independent UK

Oil blockades, a two week chase and ‘outright piracy’: All we know about blacklisted supertanker seized by US

The Marinera, registered under a Russian flag, is the third sanctioned tanker the US has seized in recent weeks, Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK

Russia Deploys Warships to Protect Oil Tanker from US Pursuit, Escalating Fears of Major Conflict

Russia sends warships and a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker evading US pursuit in the North Atlantic, raising fears of confrontation.

International Business Times UK

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Nigel Farage says he would vote against putting UK boots on ground in Ukraine

Nigel Farage said the UK has neither ‘the manpower nor the equipment to go into an operation that clearly has no ending timeline’

The Independent UK

Britain is now helping Trump play Big Man in the Atlantic with seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker

COMMENT: The seizure of the oil tanker Marinera and Britain’s role in it is an embarrassing farce, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley on the Venezuelan-Colombian border

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi Links Trump's Greenland Takeover Ambition To Secret Russian Favour For Putin

Nancy Pelosi has publicly connected Donald Trump's revived desire to acquire Greenland with alleged strategic gains for Vladimir Putin and Russia, raising concerns about NATO, Arctic geopolitics and US foreign policy.

International Business Times UK

Russia Threatens 'Shy Kingdom' After 'Illiterate' Keir Starmer Unveils Ukraine Military Plan

Keir Starmer's proposal to deploy British troops to Ukraine has provoked furious Kremlin threats and Vladimir Putin's divine justification for the invasion, creating a dangerous impasse in peace talks.

International Business Times UK

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Starmer warned Ukraine will need more than 50,000 troops on the ground

Sir Richard Shirreff hit out at Britain’s defence spending, despite Labour prime minister’s pledge to increase it to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, as he said a ‘government without a sword is useless’

The Independent UK

The Kiplinger Letter's 10 Forecasts for 2026

Here are some of the biggest events and trends in economics, politics and tech that will shape the new year.

Kiplinger

How Trump’s attack on Venezuela backs Fifa into a corner over World Cup

WORLD CUP 2026: The United States’ attack on Venezuela has shifted focus on the 2026 World Cup hosts, writes Miguel Delaney, with Fifa left conflicted by its allegiance with Trump

The Independent UK

US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic after two-week pursuit

US European Command says it boarded the Marinera over alleged sanctions violations, a move that risks confrontation with Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Olympic hopeful who learned to ski on plastic surrounded by sheep

A modest, 140-meter-long ski slope lies in the heart of Ribble Valley in northwest England and stands out for its plastic matting and sheep roaming all around

The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judge demands Lindsey Halligan explain why she’s still using US attorney title

District Judge David Novak gives prosecutor seven days to justify her continued identification with role after another justice found in November that her appointment was unlawful

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer must stand up to ‘thieving Trump’, ex-defence secretary Ben Wallace says

Former defence secretary attacks PM’s ‘mealy-mouthed’ response to Trump threat to attack Greenland

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex-Nato military chief

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends

The Guardian - UK

Is Starmer’s reluctance to criticise Trump smart tactics – or the sign of a man without a plan?

The PM won’t call out Trump over Venezuela, and won’t commit to Europe. His refusal to choose leaves vital choices for Britain to be made by others, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US backs European ceasefire security guarantees for first time

Pledge came at Paris summit of mainly European nations to firm up guarantees to reassure Kyiv in the event of a ceasefire with Russia. What we know on day 1,414

Barchart

Precious Metals Remain Strong: Why That’s a Red Flag for Stocks Amid Venezuela Tumult

It looks like precious metals traders may be the proverbial smartest people in the room as safe-haven demand for gold and silver remains strong.

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Euronews

France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine

The security guarantees for Ukraine envisioned by the "Coalition of the Willing" and the United States include a high-tech mechanism to monitor a ceasefire, a multinational force led by France and the UK, and a legally binding obligation to assist Kyiv in case of a future Russian attack.

Euronews

This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump’s strategy for the world

A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe’s position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

The Guardian - UK

Putin as a Russian James Bond? Jude Law’s Vladimir film seems to have swallowed Kremlin myths

In The Wizard of the Kremlin, Jude Law plays Russia’s president as a cool, reluctant leader, a strategist who got the job because he was young, athletic and a spy. This is a creation far removed from the man himself

Fortune

Why Greenland appeals to Trump’s real-estate investor heart: location, location, location

There's also all those rare earths minerals under the surface.

International Business Times UK

Expert Warns Donald Trump's Maduro Capture Is 'Might Is Right' Gift To Putin — Here's Why

Donald Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro is being framed by experts as a dangerous 'might is right' moment that could strengthen Vladimir Putin's narrative on Ukraine.

International Business Times UK

Vladimir Putin Mutiny: 'Drunk' Commanders Blamed As Russian Officers Launch Revolt

Russian forces face internal revolt as frontline officers seek transfers and Ukrainian sources allege drunk commanders are driving catastrophic losses, exposing deep fractures in Vladimir Putin's war machine.

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‘Greenland should be a part of the US’: Stephen Miller confirms Greenland invasion plan, explains world won’t fight back

It's going to happen, so you'd better get used to the idea.

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