London trio paid to spy on journalists for Russia, trial hears

Three Bulgarians were paid significant sums of money to spy on targets including journalists, political dissidents, and a US military base as part of a sophisticated Russian spy ring operating from Britain, a court has heard. Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya …

Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s energy grid is ‘vile escalation’

Related: Vladimir Putin hints at strikes on West Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of …

‘Massive’ attack by Russia leaves one million Ukrainians without power

Related: Vladimir Putin hints at strikes on West Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of …

Ukraine Faces Power Outages as Russia Targets Energy Infrastructure

How Far Can Russia’s Ruble Fall Amid Its Latest Tumble?

The Russian ruble has slid to its lowest levels against the dollar since the invasion of Ukraine and weakened against the Chinese yuan. Moscow will likely be able to halt the freefall triggered by mounting sanctions pressure, but its value will continue to …

What Does Ruble's Sharp Fall Mean for Russia's Economy?

The Russian ruble has experienced a sharp fall in value against the U.S. dollar, weakened in recent days by the U.S. Treasury's imposition of fresh sanctions on dozens of Russian banks, including the major lender Gazprombank. Since its invasion of …

Russia 'unlikely' to launch nuclear attack despite Putin's threats, US intelligence says

Washington's decision to allow Kyiv to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia has not increased the risk of a nuclear attack, Reuters reported on Nov. 27, citing five unnamed sources familiar with the intelligence data. The news comes as …

‘Our Work Remains Crucial’: Tanya Lokshina of HRW on Defending Human Rights in Russia

Since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Kremlin has intensified its campaign to promote a strict interpretation of “traditional values,” reshaping social norms and asserting greater ideological control across Russia. Tanya Lokshina is a prominent …

How does Trump envoy Keith Kellogg want to end the Russia-Ukraine war?

United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked a retired general, Keith Kellogg, to be his special envoy for the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump has made ending the war – now on for nearly three years – a centrepiece of his foreign policy promises. …

Share of GOP Who See Russia-Ukraine War As Threat to US Hits All-Time Low

The number of Republicans who don't see the Russia-Ukraine conflict as a major threat to the U.S. has hit an all-time low, according to a new survey. A report from Pew Research Center shows that only 19 percent of Republicans saw the conflict between …