Theresa May’s bid for Nato secretary general job sparks fears of by-election in Maidenhead

Theresa May’s bid for Nato secretary general job sparks fears of by-election in Maidenhead as Tory insiders admit they are ‘very worried’ of a repeat of the loss in Chesham and Amersham Talk of the ex-PM going for job of Nato secretary general has prompted concerns They fear voters in Maidenhead may replicate loss in … Read more

Russia stages drills with 10,000 troops and 40 warships in Crimea amid soaring tensions with Ukraine

Russia has staged huge military drills involving 10,000 troops, 40 warships, and hundreds of warplanes, in Crimea after Vladimir Putin warned the West not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine.  The Russian Defence Ministry said the Crimean manoeuvres involve more than 60 ships, over 10,000 troops, around 200 aircraft and about 1,200 … Read more

Russia stages drills with 10,000 troops and 40 warships in Crimea amid soaring tensions with Ukraine

Russia has staged huge military drills involving 10,000 troops and 40 warships in Crimea after Vladimir Putin warned the West that not to ‘dare cross any red lines’ amid soaring tensions with Ukraine.  Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu travelled to the peninsula on Thursday to oversee large-scale snap drills of Russia’s southern military district and … Read more

UK warships will set sail for the Black Sea next month as tensions between Russia and Ukraine soar 

British warships will sail for the Black Sea in May amid rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia, according to a report. The deployment is aimed at showing solidarity with Ukraine and Britain’s NATO allies, the Sunday Times newspaper reported, citing senior naval sources.  One Type 45 destroyer armed with anti-aircraft missiles and an anti-submarine Type 23 … Read more

Afghan translators warn withdrawal of British troops from their homeland could put them at risk

‘We will pay with our blood’: Afghan translators warn withdrawal of British troops from their homeland could put them at risk from an emboldened Taliban UK followed US and Nato allies in a commitment to leave country by September But men who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with forces fear they’ll be ‘left behind’  Taliban swears to take … Read more

Afghan translators warn withdrawal of British troops from their homeland could put them at risk

‘We will pay with our blood’: Afghan translators warn withdrawal of British troops from their homeland could put them at risk from an emboldened Taliban UK followed US and Nato allies in a commitment to leave country by September But men who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with forces fear they’ll be ‘left behind’  Taliban swears to take … Read more

Ukraine standoff: Russia announces snap live-fire drills in the Black Sea today

The Russian navy will hold snap live-fire drills in the Black Sea today as the first of two US warships is expected to arrive, the country’s military has announced. Two missile ships – the Graivoron and Vyshny Volochek – will take part in target practice alongside the missile hovercraft Samum, accompanied by the frigate Admiral Makarov and mine-sweeping … Read more

Putin snubs Biden over Ukraine: Kremlin does not respond to US President’s call for peace summit

Vladimir Putin yesterday snubbed Joe Biden’s request to hold a summit amid soaring tensions over Russia’s massive build-up of troops at the Ukrainian border. The US President, facing his first major foreign policy test against an experienced foe, invited Putin ‘to de-escalate tensions’ and proposed a summit ‘in the coming months,’ the White House said. The … Read more

Russia warns it will take ‘extra measures to ensure its security’ if NATO sends forces to Ukraine

Russia today vowed to ‘take extra measures’ if Nato responds after the Kremlin dispatched 4,000 troops to reinforce the disputed Ukrainian border. ‘No doubt such a scenario would lead to a further increase in tensions close to Russia’s borders. Of course, this would call for additional measures from the Russian side to ensure its security,’ … Read more

Russia warns it will take ‘extra measures to ensure its security’ if NATO sends forces to Ukraine

Russia today vowed to ‘take extra measures’ if Nato responds after the Kremlin dispatched 4,000 troops to reinforce the disputed Ukrainian border. ‘No doubt such a scenario would lead to a further increase in tensions close to Russia’s borders. Of course, this would call for additional measures from the Russian side to ensure its security,’ … Read more