Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.

Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist

Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.

By Nataliya Vasilyeva

US and Israel’s strategy to kill Iran’s top figures may prove counterproductive

Attempt to ‘decapitate’ state may harden resistance instead of destabilising regime Middle East crisis – live updates Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon Israel’s decision to authorise its military to kill any senior Iranian official on its assassination list has raised significant new questions about its so-called decapitation strategy – and what it is intended to achieve. Privately, Israeli officials have briefed their US counterparts that in the event ...

By Peter Beaumont Senior international correspondent

Polish court clears extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

Alexander Butyagin, an academic with Russia's Hermitage Museum, is accused of illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

Ukraine's commander-in-chief: Russia plans to conscript another 409,000 troops in 2026

Russia plans to conscript another 409,000 troops in 2026 and has already stepped up activity on the front line as weather conditions improve.

By Anastasia Protz

Elisa Catalano Ewers: Israeli leadership moves to destabilise regime’s leadership structure

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Elisa Catalano Ewers, Senior Fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Our guest sees Israeli strategy as driven by a perceived window of opportunity to destabilize the Iranian regime from within. Their approach is not one of immediate collapse, but of calculated and sustained pressure, targeting leadership structures and security capabilities in ways designed to accumulate strain over time. Ms. Catalano Ewers finds many external ...

By FRANCE24

Serbia aligns with EU decisions on restrictive measures concerning the situation in Ukraine

Serbia aligned its foreign policy with two European Union (EU) decisions concerning restrictive measures against individuals and entities in view of t

Polish Court Decides to Extradite Russian Archaeologist to Ukraine

Alexander Butyagin faces up to 10 years in Ukrainian prison for "destroying cultural heritage sites" in annexed Crimea.

CinC Syrskyi: Russia plans to recruit 409,000 troops in 2026

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has said that enemy activity along the frontline is increasing, while Russia plans to recruit an additional 409,000 troops in 2026 and continues preparations for further aggression against Ukraine.

Russian fighter jet breaches Estonia's airspace

A Russian fighter jet breached Estonia's airspace on Wednesday and a diplomatic protest note has been handed to the highest-ranking diplomat at Russia's embassy in Tallinn, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Polish court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

The suspect, Aleksander Butyagin, can still appeal, while a final decision on extradition rests with the Polish justice minister.

By Daniel Tilles