Russia2 hrs agoSurveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time MoscowOfficials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.2 hrs ago8 hrs agoGermany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrestA Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.8 hrs ago23 hrs agoUK's gaps in Arctic defence leave it open to Russian attacks, committee warnsA report by MPs urges the UK to address capability gaps including a lack of Royal Navy warships and submarines, as Russia seeks to dominate the region.23 hrs ago1 day agoMissiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talksMoscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.1 day ago1 day agoUS citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinThe 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured in 2022, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.1 day ago1 day agoRosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace pushPresident Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.1 day ago2 days agoZelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in RussiaSteve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.2 days ago2 days agoTrump and Zelensky at loggerheads despite new optimismThe Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.2 days ago2 days agoZelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligenceThe US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.2 days ago...
