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BBC Documentary To Explore First UK National Security Act Conviction After Men Burned Down Ukrainian Business On Behalf Of Russian Mercenaries

12 June 2026 at 08:00
EXCLUSIVE: A BBC documentary will follow the first people to be convicted under the UK’s new National Security Act after they burned a Ukrainian business on behalf of Russian mercenaries. The Telegram Terror Plot, which has not published production credits in order to protect those behind it, will use first-hand testimony, exclusive access and unseen […]

Wrong person at the wrong time: Bill Pulte and America's intelligence gap

4 June 2026 at 17:30
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, with no known experience in national security, as acting director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, raising concerns about the state of the agency and the potential for increased threats to national security.

US Lawmakers Advance Major Ukraine Aid Bill, Marking First Since Trump's Return To Office

The US House of Representatives voted on June 3 to advance legislation providing new military assistance to Ukraine, overcoming opposition from the administration and marking the first major Ukraine support measure to gain traction in Congress since Donald Trump's return to office.

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

29 May 2026 at 17:14
Russia's warning to carry out "consistent and systematic" missile strikes on Kyiv, accompanied by a call for evacuating foreign embassies from the capital, signals Vladimir Putin's intention to expand Russia's barrage despite the heavy costs and potential international outrage.

Russia Wants To Build a State-Run VPN. What Could Go Wrong?

10 June 2026 at 15:36
What’s the latest brick in Russia’s effort to build its Great Internet Firewall? A proposal to create a government-run Virtual Private Network, co-opting a tool that has been widely embraced by Russians trying to avoid government censorship. Industry insiders are reportedly unimpressed.

  • βœ‡PBS NewsHour
  • News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia
    In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupted over the death of a teenager, a hotel fire in New Delhi killed at least 21 people and federal prosecutors investigate former Rep. George Santos.
     

News Wrap: Ukraine strikes oil depot deep inside Russia

3 June 2026 at 22:40
In our news wrap on Wednesday, Ukraine says it struck an oil depot in Russia's St. Petersburg with drones that flew more than 600 miles to reach their target, the UK's prime minister condemned violent protests that erupted over the death of a teenager, a hotel fire in New Delhi killed at least 21 people and federal prosecutors investigate former Rep. George Santos.

Zelenskyy Writes Open Letter To Putin Urging Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written an open letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, urging him to attend a meeting between the two leaders at a neutral location to agree an end to the war.

Ukrainian Drones Return To St. Petersburg As Russia’s Investment Forum Ends

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets across Russia, including the St. Petersburg region, around 1,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Residents filmed drones overhead and smoke rising from military sites. The attack came on the final day of Russia’s flagship investment forum.

Oil On The Beach But No Fuel For Cars: Tourist Season Opens In Crimea

The summer tourist season is starting in Russian-occupied Crimea, but with Ukrainian drone attacks and fuel shortages, how many people will visit? Current Time correspondent Andrey Cherkasov explains, tour operators are trying to put a positive spin on the crisis, but it's being met with skepticism.

  • βœ‡TheHill - Just In
  • Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Filip Timotija
    Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security β€Š The Big Story Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water on the prospect of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person, arguing there is no reason to have diplomatic talks to...
     

Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting

5 June 2026 at 21:09
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security β€Š The Big Story Putin pours cold water on Zelensky meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin poured cold water on the prospect of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in person, arguing there is no reason to have diplomatic talks to...

Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker suspected of ties to Russia's shadow fleet

Royal Marine commandos rappelled from helicopters onto the vessel, the Smyrtos, in the English Channel, in what the country's Defense Ministry called "the first U.K.-led operation of its kind."

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