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U.S. Is Releasing Russian Cybercriminal to Moscow, Officials Say
The release is part of a swap with the Kremlin that freed an American schoolteacher being held in a Russian prison.The New York Times - 1h -
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.BBC News - 4h -
Russian rouble surges after release of US teacher Marc Fogel
Currency jumps almost 3% against US dollar over growing hopes of end to Ukraine warFinancial Times - 7h -
Starmer summons UK defence chiefs in tussle over spending
Trump is pushing European governments to commit much higher funding to armed forcesFinancial Times - 9h -
American teacher released after nearly 4 years in Russian captivity
Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian prison for nearly four years, was welcomed back to the United States by President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the White House secured his release ...NBC News - 9h -
Russian missile attack on Kyiv kills one, Ukraine says
A pre-dawn Russian missile salvo on the Ukrainian capital killed at least one civilian and injured four others on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said.NBC News - 11h -
Who is Alexander Vinnik, Russian exchanged for Marc Fogel
The U.S. is expected to release Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik, a cryptocurrency kingpin, in exchange for American Marc Fogel, who was freed by Russia earlier this week, the White House ...The Hill - 4h -
Russian money launderer to be freed in exchange for Marc Fogel
The Trump administration has agreed to send a convicted money launderer back to Russia in exchange for the release of American teacher Mark Fogel, a U.S. official told NBC News on Wednesday.NBC News - 4h -
Details hazy on deal to release American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity
It's still unclear how officials negotiated the deal for American teacher Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity. Another American could be freed Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...CBS News - 6h -
Senior Ukraine security figure exposed as Russian 'rat'
Intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk was seen personally arresting the suspect, named by media as Dmytro Kozyura.BBC News - 6h -
Top Trump official Witkoff ‘not sure’ if Fogel exchanged for Russian prisoner
The Trump official who helped negotiate the release of an American held in prison in Russia for over three years said in an interview with NewsNation that he wouldn’t comment on whether the U.S. ...The Hill - 7h -
What to know about American Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity
American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held in Russia since 2021, is back on U.S. soil after his release from captivity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has ...CBS News - 8h -
Jailed Russian released in US in exchange for Marc Fogel: Kremlin
The Kremlin said early Wednesday that American Marc Fogel's release came in conjunction with the Trump administration granting freedom to a Russian citizen held in a U.S. prison — though they were ...The Hill - 9h -
Russian held in US to be freed in exchange for Fogel release, Kremlin says
Detained in Russia since 2021, Fogel landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday.ABC News - 9h -
Russian defence spending exceeds all of Europe combined, study finds
IISS assessment lays bare challenges facing Europe should US cut back Ukraine military supportFinancial Times - 11h -
VC funding in European defence and security tech surges to record $5.2bn
Big funding rounds for software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever defy broader downturn in venture investingFinancial Times - 17h -
Who are the Americans still in Russian custody?
Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several other Americans are still detainedABC News - 19h -
American Teacher Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison
In a deal negotiated by the Trump administration, American teacher Marc Fogel is on his way home to the U.S. after over three years detention in Russia. The U.S. said he was wrongfully detained. ...NBC News - 22h -
Pence takes issue with Trump saying Ukraine 'may be Russian someday'
Former Vice President Mike Pence took issue Tuesday with President Trump saying Ukraine “may be Russian someday.” “Mr. President, Ukraine will only ‘be Russian someday’ if the United States ...The Hill - 23h -
Family of Marc Fogel reacts to his release from Russian prison: "It's extraordinary"
After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.CBS News - 23h -
US cracks down on Russian ransomware networks
The U.S. took aim at two separate Russian ransomware networks Tuesday, announcing new sanctions and arrests against a Russia-based internet service provider and several Russian nationals. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says Ukraine "may be Russian someday," as he eyes mineral wealth
Trump wants Ukraine to sign a deal with the U.S. guaranteeing access to its mineral resources, but Ukraine wants some guarantees of its own.CBS News - 1d -
Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’, Trump says ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Vance
US president also says he wants a return on US aid given to Ukraine such as rare minerals, in interview with Fox News. US president Donald Trump has floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russian diplomat says Putin's conditions on Ukraine must be met
A Russian diplomat said Monday that a Ukraine war peace agreement won't be reached unless Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conditions have been met, according to multiple outlets. “Without ...The Hill - 1d -
Real Madrid prepare for Manchester City with ‘total emergency’ in defence
An injury crisis means Carlo Ancelotti must get creative in the Champions League playoff against Manchester City. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Éder Militão and Marcelo were in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Sam Kerr trial: conduct of police was ‘completely unacceptable’, defence claims
Jury sent out to consider verdict after barrister claims officers made ‘no meaningful attempt’ to investigate the footballer’s taxi claim. Get Guardian Australia’s breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Trump vows to cut billions of dollars from US defence spending
President says ‘fraud and abuse’ at Pentagon will be Elon Musk’s next targetFinancial Times - 3d -
An American Teacher Went to Ukraine. Now He’s in a Russian Prison.
Stephen Hubbard was a wanderer. But when he moved to Ukraine, the war brought arrest, torture and imprisonment. He turns 73 this week.The New York Times - 3d -
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Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
Computer-generated voice of Guido Crosetto persuaded at least one victim to pay €1mn for hostage ransomFinancial Times - 3d -
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Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...The Guardian - 4d -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - 4d