War in Ukraine

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The team at RePower Ukraine are helping to power hospitals across the country

Anglo Renewables

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Ukrainian charity powers hospitals with backing of Scottish Islands Federation

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

Campaigners want stricter measures in place by banning Seapeak Maritime from exporting the country’s gas around Europe

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Campaigners call for ban on Scottish shipping firm helping to export Russian gas

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

It is feared the death toll in Gaza could exceed 100,000

Israel Hamas War

It’s in Scotland's interests to prevent regional wars from spreading

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’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC

Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington DC

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Ukraine’s national security interests are different from the UK's

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

Vladimir Putin gestures during his speech at Zaryadye Hall, marking the City Day, September 7, 2024, in Moscow, Russia.

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David Pratt: The West plays a perilous game by calling Vladimir Putin’s bluff

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

A family cries as they see their grandmother leaving on a train, to a safer part of Ukraine

A family cries as they see their grandmother leaving on a train, to a safer part of Ukraine

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David Pratt: Could fate of two cities be part of Ukraine’s endgame?

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

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Energy Price Cap

Why are energy prices predicted to rise again in the UK?

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

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Vladimir Putin has been emboldened since the late 90s to invade numerous neighbouring countries

Nuclear weapons

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Naive idealism does not stop aggression from nuclear-armed aggressors

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

Russian Army soldiers ride their armoured toward positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine

Russian Army soldiers ride their armoured toward positions at an undisclosed location in Ukraine

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Targeted strikes could starve the Russian front line of ammunition

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Yury Kochetkov/Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Yury Kochetkov/Pool Photo via AP)

Protest launched against Scottish firm 'helping Russia finance Ukraine war'

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support from the UK to attack Russian targets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support from the UK to attack Russian targets

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Request from Ukraine for UK missiles risks triggering world war three

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

Yampil passed away after being anaesthetised for a health issue

Yampil passed away after being anaesthetised for a health issue

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'Utterly devastated': Bear rescued from war in Ukraine dies in Scottish zoo

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

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

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Should French President Emmanuel Macron learn lessons from the past?

Emmanuel Macron

Mission creep in Ukraine could have devastating consequences

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

Ukrainian serviceman Andrii, left, of the Air Assault Forces 148th separate artillery brigade, sends receiving coordinates for a Furia drone at the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine

Ukrainian serviceman Andrii, left, of the Air Assault Forces 148th separate artillery brigade, sends receiving coordinates for a Furia drone at the frontline in Donetsk region, Ukraine

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Alyn Smith: Ukraine can win this war but only with our support

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

Rishi Sunak is also now escalating his war against the sick and disabled

Rishi Sunak is also now escalating his war against the sick and disabled

Conservative Party

Rwanda 'safety' bill represents Tory rejection of truth and morality

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

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a military package from the UK

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a military package from the UK

Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelenskyy welcomes £500m UK military aid package for Ukraine

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

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a peace deal in March 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected a peace deal in March 2022

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It’s clearer than ever that Ukraine conflict is a proxy war

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

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'

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

Ukrainians this week marked what is known as Heavenly Hundred Heroes Day

Ukrainians this week marked what is known as Heavenly Hundred Heroes Day

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I'm back in Kyiv on second anniversary of invasion as Ukrainians battle on fiercely

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