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Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with officials at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin leads a meeting with officials at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside of Moscow, Russia

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'Terrible record': UK fails to fine firms probed for breaching Russian oil sanctions

Mahmoud Almassri is calling for a Ukraine-style visa system to help his family escape Gaza

Mahmoud Almassri is calling for a Ukraine-style visa system to help his family escape Gaza

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Palestinian student in Scotland calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme to save family

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

More than 500 items will be shipped to Ukraine

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Scotland will donate £800k worth of medical equipment to Ukraine, says John Swinney

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville met with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Sunday

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville met with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Sunday

Scottish Government

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UK Government urged to meet Ukrainians in Scotland to hear of ‘challenges’

A tractor clears the rubble after a Russian strike on a Kramatorsk hotel which killed a UK citizen

A tractor clears the rubble after a Russian strike on a Kramatorsk hotel which killed a UK citizen

At least three people killed in wave of Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

City of Edinburgh Council

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John Swinney joins Scotland's Ukrainian community for independence day ceremony

Angus Council apologised for the “serious data protection breach” on Friday which it “moved swiftly” to fix

Angus Council apologised for the “serious data protection breach” on Friday which it “moved swiftly” to fix

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Ukrainian refugee's personal details released after council data breach

While previous Ukrainian incursions – largely in the Belgorod region – have been carried out by small units of pro-Kyiv Russian troops, this latest operation is different

While previous Ukrainian incursions – largely in the Belgorod region – have been carried out by small units of pro-Kyiv Russian troops, this latest operation is different

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David Pratt: The Battle of Kursk 2.0 as Ukraine continues to pile pressure on Russia

An image from Alexander Chekmenev's 1995 Passport series

An image from Alexander Chekmenev's 1995 Passport series

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Ukrainian photography spotlighted in Edinburgh exhibition

The historic Queens Hall in Edinburgh will host the fundraiser later this year

The historic Queens Hall in Edinburgh will host the fundraiser later this year

Classical music

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Benefit concert to raise money for Ukrainian students to be held in Scottish city

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

Ukrainians, like Scottish people and every European nation, love football, enjoy going to pubs and bars, and most importantly, value security for ourselves and our children

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Football in Ukraine has gone from a symbol of a carefree childhood to a war casualty

Keir Starmer pictured with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace

Keir Starmer pictured with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Keir Starmer's Cabinet and strike £3.5bn finance deal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured with Defence Secretary John Healey and Lord Robertson

Prime Minister Keir Starmer pictured with Defence Secretary John Healey and Lord Robertson

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New defence review chief dials up criticism of China in 'deadly quartet' warning

Viktoria, after a missile strike on her block of flats in Kostiantynivka, Donetska oblast, April 2023.

Viktoria, after a missile strike on her block of flats in Kostiantynivka, Donetska oblast, April 2023.

Jen Stout's career journey from Shetland to Odesa via St Petersburg

A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

A Russian serviceman guards an area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station

Scary truths on civilian nuclear power are exposed through national security lens

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia to invade Ukraine

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia to invade Ukraine

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Nigel Farage a 'traitor to the interests of the people on these islands', says FM

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia into starting the war in Ukraine

Nigel Farage said the West had 'provoked' Russia into starting the war in Ukraine

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'An insult to all Ukrainians': SNP hit back at Nigel Farage Russia comments

Kelly Given and Ruth Wishart will go head-to-head in our National sweepstake

Kelly Given and Ruth Wishart will go head-to-head in our National sweepstake

National columnists go head-to-head as Euro 2024 Charity sweepstake continues

Sir Rod Stewart was booed by concertgoers

Sir Rod Stewart was booed by concertgoers

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Sir Rod Stewart in 'passionate defence' after being booed at gig

SNP General Election candidate Hannah Bardell will be taking on Elaine C Smith as Romania face Ukraine

SNP General Election candidate Hannah Bardell will be taking on Elaine C Smith as Romania face Ukraine

Euro 2024: Elaine C Smith takes on Hannah Bardell in charity sweepstake

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have a close eye on three elections

David Pratt: Ukraine could still be biggest loser from three big Western elections

Such a deal appears a non-starter for Kyiv

Such a deal appears a non-starter for Kyiv

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Vladimir Putin pledges ceasefire in Ukraine but only if Kyiv withdraws troops

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

David Lammy delivers a speech to the Fabian Society conference in January

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

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David Lammy says Ukraine invasion changed his mind on nuclear weapons

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

With Ukrainian forces stretched thin and fresh arms supplies yet to reach the frontlines, Moscow is seeking capitalise on its battlefield advantage

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David Pratt: Coming weeks are among the most critical for Ukraine

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: We must support Ukraine and Georgia’s desire for European independence

Ukraine has appealed to its Western allies for more air defence systems to ward off such attacks

Ukraine has appealed to its Western allies for more air defence systems to ward off such attacks

2006 Oxfordshire Business Awards

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Russia launches missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure

Local men cut a tree in front of a residential building which was heavily damaged by a Russian airstrike in Lukiantsi in the Kharkiv region

Local men cut a tree in front of a residential building which was heavily damaged by a Russian airstrike in Lukiantsi in the Kharkiv region

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I was just on Ukraine's front line. This is what I saw

Palestinians inspect the destruction following an Israeli military raid in Nur Shams refugee camp, near the West Bank town of Tulkarem

Palestinians inspect the destruction following an Israeli military raid in Nur Shams refugee camp, near the West Bank town of Tulkarem

Alexander Armstrong

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'Unprecedented rise': Global military spending reaches all-time high

Delegates attend the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on the second day of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting on April 04, 2024

Delegates attend the NATO-Ukraine Council meeting on the second day of the NATO Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting on April 04, 2024

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Alyn Smith: Scotland cannot afford to be naive when it comes to defence funding

David Ennis and brother Brian are joined by Les Ward and an American supporter to launch Ukraine mission

David Ennis and brother Brian are joined by Les Ward and an American supporter to launch Ukraine mission

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Brothers embarks on Scotland to Ukraine road trip to help orphans

David Cameron met with Donald Trump in Florida

David Cameron met with Donald Trump in Florida

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David Cameron jets to Florida for Ukraine talks with Donald Trump

A law enforcement officer patrols the scene of the gun attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow

A law enforcement officer patrols the scene of the gun attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow

EXCLUSIVE REPORT

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David Pratt: ISIS remains a threat even if Russia won’t admit it

Mortensen is director, producer, on-screen star and composer of The Dead Don’t Hurt

Mortensen is director, producer, on-screen star and composer of The Dead Don’t Hurt

Glasgow Film Festival

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Viggo Mortensen shows support for Ukraine at film premier in Scotland

YAHIDNE, UKRAINE - JANUARY 17, 2024 - A woman faces the door with the calendar and names of the people who died in the basement of the school where Russian occupiers held more than 300 residents, including 77 children

YAHIDNE, UKRAINE - JANUARY 17, 2024 - A woman faces the door with the calendar and names of the people who died in the basement of the school where Russian occupiers held more than 300 residents, including 77 children

'Russians kept us in the basement’: Ukrainian villagers share stories of war

The Museum Of Shipbuilding And The Fleet in the shipbuilding heart of Ukraine, Mykolaiv, displays memorabilia, copperplate drawings and torpedoes

The Museum Of Shipbuilding And The Fleet in the shipbuilding heart of Ukraine, Mykolaiv, displays memorabilia, copperplate drawings and torpedoes

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David Pratt: This is the Ukrainian shipbuilding city now twinned with Glasgow

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said the review had found a minority of golden visa investors were 'potentially at high risk' of having links to corruption or organised crime

Former home secretary Suella Braverman said the review had found a minority of golden visa investors were 'potentially at high risk' of having links to corruption or organised crime

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'Deeply concerning': UK Government urged to publish review on Russian investors

Mykolaiv Regional State Administration building targeted by Russian cruise missile strike

Mykolaiv Regional State Administration building targeted by Russian cruise missile strike

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David Pratt: In Mykolaiv the dark days of 2022 are never far away

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Alyn Smith: Scotland must invest in efforts to co-operate globally

David Pratt has been reporting exclusively for The National from Ukraine

David Pratt has been reporting exclusively for The National from Ukraine

Watch David Pratt’s exclusive reporting from Ukraine

1 The rehabilitation gym ©David Pratt.

1 The rehabilitation gym ©David Pratt.

The Ukrainian soldiers fighting a different battle after being injured in war

The Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv has twinned with Glasgow

The Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv has twinned with Glasgow

Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow twinned with Ukrainian city on anniversary of Russian invasion

Foreign Editor David Pratt gains access to the Hostomel airfield and recounts the fight that scuttled the Kremlin's attempt to take over Ukraine

Foreign Editor David Pratt gains access to the Hostomel airfield and recounts the fight that scuttled the Kremlin's attempt to take over Ukraine

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Inside the airfield battle which began the Kremlin's attempt to take over Ukraine

The aftermath of a Russian bombing attack on a neighbourhood in Kyev, and Larysa Zhdankina

The aftermath of a Russian bombing attack on a neighbourhood in Kyev, and Larysa Zhdankina

Refugees and immigration

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'Russia's first bombs fell by our house. Seven hours later we were refugees'

Humza Yousaf will deliver a reading and lay a wreath

Humza Yousaf will deliver a reading and lay a wreath

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Humza Yousaf affirms ‘steadfast support’ for Ukraine on second invasion anniversary

The new film will tell the story of ordinary Ukrainians who have been impacted by the war with Russia

The new film will tell the story of ordinary Ukrainians who have been impacted by the war with Russia

US filmmaker brings Ukraine documentary to Edinburgh for European premiere

David Pratt will be on the ground in Ukraine

David Pratt will be on the ground in Ukraine

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David Pratt returns to Ukraine to deliver exclusive reporting in The National

Commemorating ceremony held for the 'Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred' - people who were killed during the 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity, in Kyiv

Commemorating ceremony held for the 'Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred' - people who were killed during the 2013-2014 Revolution of Dignity, in Kyiv

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David Pratt: There is a distinct sense of Ukrainians having their backs to the wall

A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Energodar

A Russian serviceman patrols the territory of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Station in Energodar

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

We must wake up to the nuclear powder keg embedded in the war in Ukraine

The UK Government has been criticised by the SNP over changes to the Ukrainian refugee scheme

The UK Government has been criticised by the SNP over changes to the Ukrainian refugee scheme

Conservative Party

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Tories accused of ‘mean mindedness’ over Ukraine family scheme closure

It may be that Russia would not be able to match Nato, but that doesn’t stop Vladimir Putin from trying

It may be that Russia would not be able to match Nato, but that doesn’t stop Vladimir Putin from trying

The era of the peace dividend has been over for several years

Different Ways was shown for the first time at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine

Different Ways was shown for the first time at the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine

Refugees and immigration

Film depicting Ukrainian refugee's arrival in Scotland premieres

Knowing the reality of the world in which we live is more vital than ever, writes Pratt

Knowing the reality of the world in which we live is more vital than ever, writes Pratt

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David Pratt: I hope I’m wrong about the year ahead as war rages across the world

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers an end-of-year press conference in Kyiv on December 19, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers an end-of-year press conference in Kyiv on December 19, 2023

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Alyn Smith: Scotland needs a voice in key discussions about the future of Europe