Russia blocks UN Security Council statement condemning alleged Estonian border provocations, escalating diplomatic crisis. UK and allies condemn Moscow's 'dangerous obstructionism' as Baltic tensions reach boiling point.
The UN Security Council convenes an emergency meeting after Russia's major violation of NATO airspace, escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. Latest updates on the diplomatic crisis.
The UK Government accuses Russia of deliberately disrupting civilian flights and maritime traffic in Eastern Europe with widespread GPS jamming, branding it a 'dangerous' and 'reckless' act.
Exclusive: Vladimir Putin's warplanes violate Estonian airspace as Donald Trump stuns the world by encouraging Russia to attack any NATO member that fails on defence spending. The chilling incident raises the spectre of a new Cold War and tests the allian
Tensions explode at the UN as Poland and Estonia issue a stark warning over Russia's hybrid warfare tactics in the Baltics, calling for immediate NATO reinforcement. Latest on the Ukraine conflict and Europe's security crisis.
In a bold demonstration of its long-range capabilities, Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted a major Russian oil refinery in Saratov for the second time in seven days, disrupting a key asset for the Kremlin's war effort and energy exports.
Estonia's defence ministry reports a Russian military transport aircraft violated its airspace near the Baltic Sea. The incident, described as a serious provocation, heightens regional tensions and raises concerns over NATO's eastern flank security.
Former MI6 head Sir Richard Moore reveals Vladimir Putin issued a chilling missile threat against the UK in a 2022 Istanbul meeting if British weapons continued to flow into Ukraine, exposing the Kremlin's desperation.
Vietnam is strategically deepening its diplomatic and economic partnership with Russia, navigating complex global alliances after President Vladimir Putin's recent high-profile visit to Hanoi, which drew international scrutiny.
EXCLUSIVE: A Russian drone's brazen violation of Romanian and Hungarian airspace triggers emergency NATO consultations and urgent calls for bolstered air defences, raising fears of a deliberate escalation on the alliance's eastern flank.
A horrific cable car disaster on Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest mountain, has left three tourists dead and nine injured after a cable snapped, sending cabins crashing onto rocks. Emergency services continue rescue operations amid treacherous conditions.
The UK Royal Air Force has deployed advanced Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Romania in a major NATO operation to bolster the alliance's eastern defences. This decisive move signals Western resolve as tensions with Moscow escalate over the war in Ukraine.
The UK government has called in the Russian ambassador after a diplomatic vehicle was targeted in Warsaw. The FCDO condemns the 'unacceptable' act and reaffirms its support for Poland and Ukraine.
Exclusive video shows the moment a Russian freight train violently derails and explodes in a fireball, killing four, in what security sources believe is the latest coordinated sabotage attack on the country's critical infrastructure.
US Senator Marco Rubio issues a stark warning that Poland is on the verge of a 'red line' and may act unilaterally to down Russian drones violating its airspace, potentially triggering a major NATO confrontation with Russia.
A major 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East coast has triggered urgent tsunami warnings for the region, with alerts issued for Hawaii and wider Pacific areas. Authorities are urging immediate coastal evacuation.
Oscar-winner Sean Penn has launched a scathing critique of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, labelling a joke about Vladimir Putin a 'soft betrayal' of American integrity and highlighting the perils of trivialising authoritarianism.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
Exclusive intelligence reveals the meticulous planning behind a Russian drone's incursion into Polish airspace, triggering a swift and decisive response from NATO allies and raising serious questions about regional security.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Exclusive intelligence reveals Vladimir Putin's chilling new Arctic stronghold, designed to withstand nuclear strikes and house top officials in a doomsday scenario. Deep dive into Russia's most secure facility.
Vladimir Putin has crossed a major red line, sending a nuclear-capable frigate and a submarine to Cuba just 90 miles from the US coast. Experts warn this is a direct response to Western support for Ukraine and a severe escalation of tensions.
Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.
Exclusive: Russia has reactivated its Soviet-era 'Dead Hand' radio system, broadcasting eerie coded messages across shortwave frequencies. Experts fear it's a signal to the West and a preparation for potential nuclear conflict, raising global security ala
High-stakes diplomatic meeting unfolds as former President Donald Trump declares readiness to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, signalling a potential major shift in US foreign policy.
French President Emmanuel Macron discloses a shocking private conversation with Donald Trump, alleging the former US President proposed a deal to block US aid to Ukraine unless Russia agreed to end the conflict. The revelation raises serious questions abo
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are set to join Kim Jong Un at a major North Korean military parade, marking a significant strengthening of the 'anti-Western axis' and a pivotal moment in global diplomacy.
Exclusive report details Donald Trump's alleged secret peace plan for Ukraine, involving significant territorial concessions to Russia. Leaked maps and insider sources reveal a proposal that would redraw borders in Putin's favour, bypassing Kyiv and causi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has publicly condemned Russian officials over the death of Alexei Navalny during a fiery encounter at the G20 summit in Brazil, demanding answers and accountability.
A tense, frosty handshake between Vladimir Putin and his top security official, Sergei Shoigu, has been analysed by experts as a potential sign of the Russian President's waning trust and simmering discontent within his inner circle, following a major sec