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Former MI6 Chief: Putin lacks rationality unless in a ‘permanent state of antagonism’

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger told The Independent’s Sam Kiley that Vladimir Putin lacks rationality unless in a “permanent state of antagonism,” offering Russia only “security.” This remark comes just months after the third anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Former MI6 chief and Rusi boss discuss Russia, Trump and the future of the West – how to watch our panel

THE CONVERSATION: The panel, chaired by world affairs editor Sam Kiley, will feature Alex Younger, former MI6 chief, and Rachel Ellehuus, director-general of RUSI, discussing global security, US foreign policy under Trump, and the future of Ukraine and Nato

The Independent UK

US medic describes horrors of Ukraine frontline – but says hearing Trump pontificate about peace is more traumatic

SPECIAL DISPATCH: A US medic in charge of the care of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers on the front line tells world affairs editor Sam Kiley near Konstantinyvka how Russia does not commit to ceasefires, her fury at Trump’s betrayal and why Ukraine will never give up

The Independent UK

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JD Vance’s cousin is fighting for Ukraine – this is what he thinks of Trump, Putin and the VP

Nate Vance, who spent summers as a child with JD Vance, is a US veteran who volunteers to fight alongside Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline with Russia. He tells World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley in Kyiv that his first cousin is only serving Putin by abandoning Zelensky

The Independent UK

Defiant Ukrainians blame Trump betrayal over aid and intelligence for latest battlefield horrors

ON THE GROUND: As the globe reels from the political events of the last week, Ukrainians blame Donald Trump for backing Vladimir Putin in what they see as another attempt by Russia to wipe them out completely. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Kyiv

The Independent UK

Our world affairs editor answers your questions on Russia, Ukraine, Trump, escalating war and misinformation

ASK ME ANYTHING: World affairs editor Sam Kiley tackles your queries on how Trump's return to power, Europe’s security commitments, and the ongoing conflict with Russia will shape global diplomacy

The Independent UK

Three years of war in Ukraine: Ask our world affairs editor anything

ASK ME ANYTHING: The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley explains what the latest developments mean for Ukraine, Russia, and the wider global order – and to answer your questions on where the war goes next

The Independent UK

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Delusional of Trump to say Ukraine led by authoritarian regime, Sam Kiley tells Newsnight

Donald Trump is singing the same song as the Kremlin, The Independent world affairs editor Sam Kiley told Newsnight on Tuesday, 18 February.

The Independent UK

‘Putin will use this to take Europe’: Outraged Ukrainians slam Trump’s peace talks with Russia

The world is seeing a repeat of Munich 1938, Ukrainians tell world affairs editor Sam Kiley – who recently returned from the country – as they express disgust at Trump’s latest intervention

The Independent UK

Ukraine’s leading rapper is now leading drone warfare against Russia

SPECIAL DISPATCH: Ukraine’s $1.3bn drone war is now being led by a rap artist who has been fighting on the frontline – and in his music - since the start of the war, Sam Kiley reports

The Independent UK

The defenders of Kyiv using World War Two-style machine guns on farm trailers

SPECIAL DISPATCH: Swarms of Iranian-made Russian Shahed unmanned drones target Ukraine almost every night – it is up to these men and their World War Two-style machine guns to shoot the UAVs out of the sky. World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley reports from the Kyiv region

The Independent UK

Trump claims credit for ‘epic’ ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: Live updates

According to Israeli officials, 98 hostages are believed to remain in Gaza, and about 60 of them are alive

The Independent UK

Report: Iran Threatens to Torture Players’ Families Ahead of USMNT Match

The team did not sing along with the national anthem before its first match against England.

Sports Illustrated

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