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Belarus features in Ukraine war briefing as Zelenskyy cites intelligence on Russian road building, artillery positions and force regrouping near border, raising concern over renewed northern front

What is happening in Belarus now as Zelenskyy warns Russia builds northern Ukraine front

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation near Atlantic cables as Defence Secretary John Healey warns Vladimir Putin of serious consequences amid rising hybrid warfare risks

UK exposes covert Russian submarine activity near Atlantic infrastructure and warns Kremlin of consequences

Shadow fleet and warship transit in Channel after UK authorises seizure of sanctioned Russian oil tankers escorted by naval forces through British waters

Shadow Fleet And Warship In Channel: What Changed After UK Authorised Ship Seizures

Russia expels a British diplomat on March 30, 2026, accusing him of spying and economic subversion. The UK dismisses the FSB claims as "nonsense" amid rising diplomatic tensions.

Diplomatic Crisis Escalates: Russia Expels British Diplomat Amid Allegations of Economic Espionage

Russia claims it could ensure “silence” on the day of potential elections in Ukraine, while Kyiv insists voting is only possible after a ceasefire and firm security guarantees.

Russia says it could ensure “silence” if Ukraine holds elections despite ongoing war

US and Ukrainian negotiators discussed a possible peace deal with Russia as early as March 2026. Talks focus on ceasefire timing, elections and security guarantees, though the proposed timeline is seen as ambitious.

Could the war end within a month? US and Ukraine discussed timeline for a possible deal with Russia – Reuters

Trump says the US must take control of Greenland to stop Russia or China gaining a foothold in the Arctic, escalating a dispute with Denmark and raising fears over security and sovereignty.

Trump says the US must take control of Greenland to stop Russia or China moving in

On 28 December 2025 Ukraine and Russia agreed a local ceasefire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to allow IAEA-supervised power line repairs, easing immediate nuclear safety risks.

Ukraine and Russia agree local ceasefire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – IAEA

Russia delays the first launch of its new Soyuz-5 rocket at Baikonur after technical failures, deepening a crisis in Moscow’s space industry and Baiterek programme.

Russia delays Soyuz-5 rocket launch as Baikonur failure hits Moscow’s space programme in 2025

Russia sent Tu-95MS strategic bombers over the Norwegian Sea on Christmas Day, triggering NATO intercepts near the UK. Renewz reports, citing The Times, with official Russian and NATO statements.

NATO warplanes scrambled as Putin sends Tu-95 nuclear bombers on Christmas flight near UK

Why Russia is blocking the 20-point peace plan and how Vladimir Putin is trying to reshape the Ukraine deal to limit Kyiv and regain frozen assets.

Why is Russia rejecting the 20-point peace plan and trying to rewrite Ukraine’s future

US Senator Lindsey Graham says Washington should escalate pressure on Russia and consider supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if peace talks fail.

US senator Graham backs Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine if Putin rejects peace talks