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MI6 Chief Warns Putin Deliberately Prolonging Ukraine Peace Negotiations as UK Prepares for Escalating Russian Threat
Dec 16, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Britain's MI6 intelligence chief Blaise Metreweli accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of deliberately extending Ukraine peace negotiations while warning of increased security threats facing the UK. This assessment complicates President Trump's peace efforts as British defense officials call for greater national preparedness against Russia's sophisticated military capabilities and ongoing cyber operations targeting European infrastructure.
Putin Demands Complete Control of Donbas: Russia's Military Ultimatum to Ukraine
Dec 05, 2025 07:37 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark ultimatum regarding Ukraine's Donbas region, declaring Russia will seize complete control through military force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw. This demand comes as Russia currently occupies 19.2% of Ukrainian territory, including most of the Donbas, amid ongoing peace negotiations involving US envoys.