Ukraine

Donald Trump at his Aberdeenshire golf resort in 2016

First Minister says he will use Trump's Scottish links in tariff talks

The fight to defend Ukraine's borders is also about defending international law that outlaws seizing territory by conquest (Picture: Roman Pilipey)

Why abandoning Ukraine will usher in new world order based on violence Maksym Vishchyk and Jeremy Pizzi

US President Joe Biden's failure to provide Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky with vital military equipment like Himars missiles, advanced tanks and warplanes quickly enough has seen the conflict drag on for too long, testing American taxpayers' patience (Picture: Samuel Corum)

How Joe Biden's failures over Ukraine have forced Donald Trump's hand Azeem Ibrahim

Jordan Maclachlan from Ardnamurchan in the West Highlands

Scottish man killed while serving as a medic with Ukrainian army

Tractors are lined up outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, during a protest by farmers over the changes to inheritance tax

Insight: Why inheritance tax is just tip of iceberg for Scots farmers

The hope felt during Ukraine's 'Orange Revolution' 20 years ago has been replaced by growing concern about the state of democracy in the world (Picture: Sergei Supinsky)

20 years after Orange Revolution, global democracy is in trouble Stephen Gethins

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago. Picture: AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Analysis The global impact of Donald Trump's incoming administration in 2025

Ukraine is struggling to stop slow but steady advances by Russian troops (Picture: Roman Pilipey)

Are we going to war in 2025? If so, UK is woefully unprepared Tim Willasey-Wilsey

Vladimir Putin spent four-and-a-half hours answering questions from journalists and others on state-controlled television (Picture: Alexander Nemenov)

UK must not make Putin's mistake amid fears of Ukraine War escalation Scotsman comment

New research shows Scots experiencing news fatigue over war in Ukraine, as US mi...

This refurbished chapel in Dumfriesshire has become a focal point for Ukrainian refugees

Why 80-year-old chapel has become a haven for Ukrainian refugees Ronnie Kerr

Understanding Russia's war aims will help people understand which politicians are serving or opposing Vladimir Putin’s strategic agenda (Picture: Grigory Sysoyev)

West is already at war with Russia. Major conflict may not be far off Professor Robert Dover

Will Abu Mohammed al-Golani, aka Ahmed Hussein al-Shar'a, the leader of rebel group HTS, now try to become a dictator like the ousted Bashar Assad or allow democracy in Syria? (Picture: Aref Tammawi)

Syrian dictator’s downfall has made me realise my true ‘nationality’ Ian Johnston

I went to Ukraine and met the women holding the country together

HMS Glasgow, the first of the new Type 26 frigates, sailing on a submergible barge being towed down the Clyde on her way to Geln Mallan on Loch Long. Picture: John Devlin.

Why defence cuts mean Scottish-built frigates are more vital than ever

Ofgem has confirmed household energy bills are to rise again from January 1 as it announced a 1.2 per cent increase to its price cap.

The 'extremely concerning' energy bill reality for Scotland

The choices faced by the real-life people behind the Sound of Music are facing a new generation in Europe and America

As far-right rises again, Sound of Music's message is no longer a joke Joyce McMillan

The HM Naval Base Clyde at Faslane, which hosts the Trident nuclear deterrent.

Trident puts Scots 'at risk' as Ukraine fires UK-Storm Shadow missiles

The two lionesses that were rescued from a conflict zone in Ukraine

Lions rescued from war zone arrive at their new home in Scotland

Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to use threats of nuclear war to make military advances on the ground in Ukraine (Picture: Galerie Bilderwelt)

West must ignore Putin's nuclear threats and rely on Cold War logic Scotsman comment

Russian president Vladimir Putin has revised his country’s nuclear doctrine. Picture: Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Is Putin's chilling nuclear warning a 'declaration of genuine intent'?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pose for a group photo at an event concerning the recovery and reconstruction of Ukrainian. PIC: Leon Neal/PA Wire

Permission for Ukraine to strike inside Russia comes 'too late'

The pizzas that Scottish charity HopeFull serves in Ukraine are a reminder that the West has not forgotten the country's struggle to defend itself from Russian forces – yet

What I realised after spending a night in a Kyiv bomb shelter Susan Dalgety

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge, First Minister John Swinney and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament Alison Johnstone, along with other dignitaries, during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh.

In pictures: Poignant Remembrance Sunday events are staged across Scotland

Two men who don’t necessarily know what they are talking about

Being a politician doesn't make you a good pundit Alexander Brown

A triumphant Donald Trump addresses the crowd during the election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida (Picture: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Maybe Donald Trump won't be a loose cannon after all

At FMQ's this week Patrick Harvie called Donald Trump a “misogynist, a climate denier, a fraudster, a conspiracy monger, a racist...” (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Harvie's comments on Trump are a danger to Scotland

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer flanked by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, all of whom will be paying close attention to Donald Trump's foreign policy (Picture: Kin Cheung - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: UK most not adopt isolationist stance in face of Trump

A Ukrainian soldier of the 23rd Mechanised Brigade waits to move up to the frontline near Avdiivka earlier this year (Picture: Roman Pilipey)

Why Trump's isolationist tendencies are a real threat to world peace Scotsman comment

Donald Trump's US election win will have ramifications for Sir Keir Starmer and the UK government

Analysis What a Donald Trump win means for Westminster's new Labour government

Donald Trump’s dealings with Russia have sparked concerns over future US support for Ukraine should he win the race for the White House. Picture: Mikhail Klimentyev/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images

Explainer How the US election outcome will impact the world

The potential impact of an ageing population was forecast 40 years ago, a reader remarks (Picture: John Devlin)

Readers' Letters: Warnings over impact of ageing population were never heeded

Vladimir Putin grins as he meets United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at a summit in the Russian city of Kazan this week (Picture: Alexander Nemenov)

Why UN Secretary General has brought shame on his office and must quit Stewart McDonald

A supporter of Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump shows his allegiance outside a campaign rally in West Palm Beach, Florida, earlier this year (Picture: Giorgio Viera)

Why UK needs to realise America is an unreliable ally Henry McLeish

The capital of the Faroe Islands, Torshavn, where Russian fishing vessels are still allowed to dock despite Putin's invasion of Ukraine (Picture: Maja Hitij)

Faroes’ struggles over Russia show the danger of being a small nation Alistair Carmichael

Donald Trump's re-election as US President could have a devastating effect on Ukraine's ability to defend itself (Picture: Scott Olson)

How Donald Trump has become 'Lord Haw Haw' of anti-Ukraine propaganda Ian Johnston

Celtic can qualify for the Women's Champions League for the first time tonight. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic vs Vorskla: How to watch Women's Champions League clash on TV

Ukrainian civilians watch a demonstration of an anti-tank grenade launcher during military training in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine earlier this month (Picture: Sergey Bobok)

UK must urgently prepare for Trump selling out Ukraine to Putin Tim Willasey-Wilsey

Universities in Ukraine have been hit by Russian shelling during the conflict, putting academics at risk. Picture: Wikimedia Commons

How Scottish universities help academics find refuge amid unrest

How Putin's plan for 180,000 more army troops has war on knife edge

Protesters wave Scottish flags and hold placards as they march in support of Scottish independence in Glasgow earlier this year (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Any future referendum must have an 'undeniable' result

If elected US President, Donald Trump may plunge Europe into a major security crisis (Picture: Mandel Ngan)

Trump's election as President would be real risk to European security
If Donald Trump is elected US President, he appears ready to try to force Ukraine to sue for peace with Russia. His own former national security adviser has als...
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A piper plays as Donald Trump opens his Trump Turnberry golf resort in 2016 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

A message to Donald Trump from his 'homeland': you are a traitor Ian Johnston

People watch the ABC News presidential debate between Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at a debate watch party (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

How Kamala Harris got under Donald Trump’s skin in fiery TV debate

A man comforts injured Jaroslav Bazylevych after his wife and three children were killed in a Russian missile attack in Lviv on Wednesday (Picture: Yuriy Dyacnyshyn)

As Russia kills children in Ukraine, West protects Putin's warplanes Stewart McDonald

A Ukrainian serviceman drives a self-propelled howitzer 2S1 Gvozdika in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on August 13

British Challenger 2 tanks ‘used in Ukraine’s Russian incursion’

The Olympic rings are raised during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games at the Stade de France (Picture: John Walton/PA Wire)

Readers' letters: Olympic glory is less important than the health of the nation

Ukranian dance show Rêves

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Philippe Clement has injury issues ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers starting XI vs Dynamo Kyiv: Defender doubtful, injury blow

Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich, Radio Free Europe journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and former US Marine Paul Whelan pose with an American flag in Ankara airport after being freed in a prisoner swap between Russia and the West (Picture US Government/Getty Images)

How Russia-West prisoner swap shows Iron Curtain really is back Scotsman comment

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Watford's Ryan Porteous addresses the Hibs crowd on his return to Easter Road during Wednesday's pre-season friendly. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Ryan Porteous addresses Euros nightmare - 'hardest thing I've had to go through'

Russian athletes, competing as the neutral Russian Olympic Committee, celebrate winning the gold medal during the podium ceremony of the artistic gymnastics women's team final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

How Russian athletes will compete at the Paris Olympics

Threats posed by Putin and Trump mean Starmer can't shirk very hard choices Scotsman comment

VisitUkraine is urging tourists to come to the country - despite the war

How one company is helping tourists visit Ukraine

Why I fully support a ban on 'distasteful' Tattoo fly pasts Jane Bradley

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