Russia threatens nuclear strikes on Nato countries over Kaliningrad
Kremlin accuses western defence alliance of preparing to blockade Russian exclave on Baltic Sea
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026
Russia expands fleet as crackdown on stateless vessels intensifies
The number of ships sailing under the Russian flag has grown by a third as Moscow keeps fossil fuel exports flowing despite western sanctions
Finance
ft.com
25.09.2026
Ukraine seeks Musk’s help to hit Russian missile launchers
Starlink-equipped drones could strike targets up to 200km inside Russia
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ft.com
21.08.2026
Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones
Ministry of Defence says it stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement
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ft.com
18.08.2026
Why is Russia selling its gold?
Russia has become one of the world's biggest sellers of gold over the past 12 months. It's an attempt to raise cash in the face of budget issues, but not necessarily a sign of a looming financial cris
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dw.com
06.08.2026
US ‘monitoring’ situation around suspected case of plague in Russia
Moscow has imposed sweeping quarantine measures in Siberia after death of plague research institute worker
Finance
ft.com
05.10.2026
Putin’s nuclear threats no longer work
The weakening of Russian deterrence has global implications — and they are not all positive
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ft.com
05.10.2026
Russia’s new drive to crush Ukraine
Moscow’s relentless offensive on cities and ports has halted the country’s grain exports, severing an economic lifeline
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ft.com
05.10.2026
Estonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ push
Baltic state prepares to carry out deep strikes inside its neighbour if it is attacked
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ft.com
05.10.2026
Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine
Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe
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ft.com
04.10.2026
Bosnia elections pit EU hopes against Russian influence
Serbian nationalists find ready support from Moscow and a US eager for deals
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ft.com
04.10.2026
Zelenskyy asked Trump to block Russia and China’s Starlink rival
Ukraine’s president says he requested his US counterpart to impose sanctions on companies involved in developing ‘Rassvet’
Finance
ft.com
03.10.2026
China, America and the new Great Game
Which power will prevail? As in the 19th-century struggle between the UK and Russia, the answer may depend on forces beyond either’s control
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ft.com
03.10.2026
Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian leader tells FT his Russian counterpart has given the order that ‘there are no rules now’
Finance
ft.com
02.10.2026
Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Merz
German chancellor says Moscow’s escalation shows ‘desperation’ over war in Ukraine
Finance
ft.com
01.10.2026
How Europe can stall Russia’s hybrid war
Enhancing domestic security, using new technologies and negotiating guardrails could lessen the risk of mass-casualty events
Finance
ft.com
01.10.2026
Russia extends diesel export ban
Curbs imposed in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries threaten to worsen global supply crunch
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026
Russian drones hit Kyiv science academy and hospital
One person killed and six injured in attack on capital, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges countries to do more to protect Ukraine
Finance
ft.com
28.09.2026
EU countries consider Nato-style joint responses to Russian hybrid attacks
Campaign this year has included drone attacks, bombs and arson, leading to calls for a stronger response
Finance
ft.com
28.09.2026
German and Russian foreign ministers meet for first time in over four years
Johann Wadephul said he warned Sergei Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine in ‘intense conversation’
Finance
ft.com
26.09.2026