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Honour Guard carry a coffin of fallen Ukrainian serviceman of 3rd assault brigade Danylo Liashkevych, known as

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Defending freedom during war sadly sometimes means its compromise

A demonstrator holds an EU and a Georgian national flags attending an opposition protest against the results of the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia

A demonstrator holds an EU and a Georgian national flags attending an opposition protest against the results of the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia

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Alyn Smith: Europe must find its collective voice to help save Georgia

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

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Campaigners call for ban on Scottish shipping firm helping to export Russian gas

Bidzina Ivanishvili (left) founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party previously vowed to ban opposition parties.

Bidzina Ivanishvili (left) founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party previously vowed to ban opposition parties.

Georgian election result disputed by opposition party

The Kremlin must have been a very busy place these past weeks, writes David Pratt

The Kremlin must have been a very busy place these past weeks, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: Putin is pulling out all the stops to widen Russia’s sphere of influence

An SNP MP has warned of a change in American policy amid the growing threat from Russia

An SNP MP has warned of a change in American policy amid the growing threat from Russia

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US election will 'raise questions about Scotland's security'

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with officials at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with officials at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia

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'Terrible record': UK fails to fine firms probed for breaching Russian oil sanctions

Ken McCallum delivers the annual Director General's speech at Counter Terrorism Operations Centre in West London

Ken McCallum delivers the annual Director General's speech at Counter Terrorism Operations Centre in West London

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Russian spies plotting to cause ‘mayhem’ on streets of UK, warns MI5 chief

Poking the Russian Bear is not what this is about

Poking the Russian Bear is not what this is about

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Putin’s ambition is the same as Hitler’s was – domination

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

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David Pratt: The West plays a perilous game by calling Vladimir Putin’s bluff

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

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First World War wreck located during North Sea wind farm survey

Petr Aven (left) and Mikhail Fridman now own part of Scotland-based company Harbour Energy

Petr Aven (left) and Mikhail Fridman now own part of Scotland-based company Harbour Energy

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'Security risk': Sanctioned Russian oligarchs buy stake in Scotland-based oil giant

A tractor clears the rubble after a Russian strike on a Kramatorsk hotel which killed a UK citizen

A tractor clears the rubble after a Russian strike on a Kramatorsk hotel which killed a UK citizen

At least three people killed in wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Why are energy prices predicted to rise again in the UK?

Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, speaks at a far-right rally in London

Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, speaks at a far-right rally in London

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MI5 will probe possible Russia links to Tommy Robinson, says former top spy

While previous Ukrainian incursions – largely in the Belgorod region – have been carried out by small units of pro-Kyiv Russian troops, this latest operation is different

While previous Ukrainian incursions – largely in the Belgorod region – have been carried out by small units of pro-Kyiv Russian troops, this latest operation is different

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David Pratt: The Battle of Kursk 2.0 as Ukraine continues to pile pressure on Russia

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Nuclear weapons

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Naive idealism does not stop aggression from nuclear-armed aggressors

Russian Army soldiers ride their armoured toward positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine

Russian Army soldiers ride their armoured toward positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine

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Targeted strikes could starve the Russian front line of ammunition

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

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Football in Ukraine has gone from a symbol of a carefree childhood to a war casualty

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support from the UK to attack Russian targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support from the UK to attack Russian targets

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Request from Ukraine for UK missiles risks triggering world war three

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured with Defence Secretary John Healey and Lord Robertson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured with Defence Secretary John Healey and Lord Robertson

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New defence review chief dials up criticism of China in 'deadly quartet' warning

A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Scary truths on civilian nuclear power are exposed through national security lens

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia to invade Ukraine

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia to invade Ukraine

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Nigel Farage a 'traitor to the interests of the people on these islands', says FM

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia into starting the war in Ukraine

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia into starting the war in Ukraine

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'An insult to all Ukrainians': SNP hit back at Nigel Farage Russia comments

The UN faces huge changes or it will no longer be relevant in 60% of the world

The UN faces huge changes or it will no longer be relevant in 60% of the world

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Times are changing, and Scotland must land on the right side

The Royal Navy said it routinely monitors waters around the UK to 'deter malign activity'

The Royal Navy said it routinely monitors waters around the UK to 'deter malign activity'

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Russian submarine spotted off west coast of Scotland

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

David Pratt: Ukraine could still be biggest loser from three big Western elections

Such a deal appears a non-starter for Kyiv

Such a deal appears a non-starter for Kyiv

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Vladimir Putin pledges ceasefire in Ukraine but only if Kyiv withdraws troops

Can we not free ourselves from our nuclear addiction? Photograph: Colin Mearns

Can we not free ourselves from our nuclear addiction? Photograph: Colin Mearns

The logic of a nuclear ‘deterrent’ protecting us is hardly reassuring

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Emmanuel Macron

Mission creep in Ukraine could have devastating consequences

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

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David Pratt: Coming weeks are among the most critical for Ukraine

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: We must support Ukraine and Georgia’s desire for European independence

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

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David Pratt: Is Georgia sliding under Kremlin control?

Local men cut a tree in front of a residential building which was heavily damaged by a Russian airstrike in Lukiantsi in the Kharkiv region

Local men cut a tree in front of a residential building which was heavily damaged by a Russian airstrike in Lukiantsi in the Kharkiv region

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I was just on Ukraine's front line. This is what I saw

A law enforcement officer patrols the scene of the gun attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow

A law enforcement officer patrols the scene of the gun attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow

EXCLUSIVE REPORT

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David Pratt: ISIS remains a threat even if Russia won’t admit it

A massive blaze is seen over the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia

A massive blaze is seen over the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia

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More than 100 killed in attack on Moscow concert hall, officials say

The Russian president faced three candidates from parties who have not criticised his rule nor his invasion of Ukraine (Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

The Russian president faced three candidates from parties who have not criticised his rule nor his invasion of Ukraine (Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

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Vladimir Putin declared winner of Russia’s presidential race in landslide

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Lyudmila Navalnaya, the mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is embraced as she visit his grave

Women don't need to 'grow a pair’ in order to assert our dissent

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a peace deal in March 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a peace deal in March 2022

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It’s clearer than ever that Ukraine conflict is a proxy war

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said the review had found a minority of golden visa investors were 'potentially at high risk' of having links to corruption or organised crime

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said the review had found a minority of golden visa investors were 'potentially at high risk' of having links to corruption or organised crime

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'Deeply concerning': UK Government urged to publish review on Russian investors

The aftermath of a Russian bombing attack on a neighbourhood in Kyev, and Larysa Zhdankina

The aftermath of a Russian bombing attack on a neighbourhood in Kyev, and Larysa Zhdankina

Refugees and immigration

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'Russia's first bombs fell by our house. Seven hours later we were refugees'

The new film will tell the story of ordinary Ukrainians who have been impacted by the war with Russia

The new film will tell the story of ordinary Ukrainians who have been impacted by the war with Russia

US filmmaker brings Ukraine documentary to Edinburgh for European premiere

Women pay their respects to Alexei Navalny at a monument where the first camp of the Gulag political prison system was established

Women pay their respects to Alexei Navalny at a monument where the first camp of the Gulag political prison system was established

Vladimir Putin must be made to regret the killing of Alexei Navalny

David Pratt will be on the ground in Ukraine

David Pratt will be on the ground in Ukraine

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David Pratt returns to Ukraine to deliver exclusive reporting in The National

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, left, shakes hands with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, left, shakes hands with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

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Alyn Smith: Why the EU’s new defence plans matter to Scotland in an uncertain world

In this grab taken from video, Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny leaves the building of the Investigative Committee

In this grab taken from video, Lyudmila Navalnaya, mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny leaves the building of the Investigative Committee

Staff refuse Alexei Navalny’s mother entry to morgue as widow vows to fight on

Alexei Navalny (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

Alexei Navalny (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)

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Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, says prison service

Tucker Carlson pictured in a New York Fox News studio

Tucker Carlson pictured in a New York Fox News studio

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Sanction Tucker Carlson for Vladimir Putin 'love in', says SNP MP

It may be that Russia would not be able to match Nato, but that doesn’t stop Vladimir Putin from trying

It may be that Russia would not be able to match Nato, but that doesn’t stop Vladimir Putin from trying

The era of the peace dividend has been over for several years

British Army chief General Patrick Sanders meeting Ukrainian soldiers

British Army chief General Patrick Sanders meeting Ukrainian soldiers

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Veterans 'foaming at the mouth' after call-up warning from Army chief

There's a weakness in morose predictions of more war and more defence spending, writes George Kerevan

There's a weakness in morose predictions of more war and more defence spending, writes George Kerevan

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George Kerevan: Nato chiefs are using fear to soften us to increased militarism

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a destroyed apartment building after a Russian attack in Kyiv

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in a destroyed apartment building after a Russian attack in Kyiv

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I dispute claim that 'most people' believe Ukraine has lost the war

Grant Shapps giving a speech at London's Lancaster House, where he announced that Britain will send 20,000 service personnel to one of Nato's largest military exercises since the Cold War

Grant Shapps giving a speech at London's Lancaster House, where he announced that Britain will send 20,000 service personnel to one of Nato's largest military exercises since the Cold War

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Stuart Nicolson: The UK's language on defence is as absurd as it is irresponsible

People clear the debris at the site of Russia's air attack in Zaporizhzhia

People clear the debris at the site of Russia's air attack in Zaporizhzhia

Russia launches 'nearly every weapon' in Ukraine war's 'biggest aerial barrage'