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Holding actors like Putin to account relies on international law. If Israel’s allies ignore this, how can they claim their rules are fair, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Under new defence minister Andrei Belousov, FSB is tackling corruption aggressively with serious implications for Ukraine

US and Britain condemn Hamas and Putin, yet balk at attempts to hold Israel’s leaders to account. But no one should be above the law

Exclusive: Radosław Sikorski also says he favours deepest possible inclusion of UK in EU defence structures

President’s comments at odds with Russian claims over Vovchansk border town; US announces new $275m aid package for Ukraine. What we know on day 822

Putin's purge of high-ranking military officials in Russia amid Ukraine conflict raises concerns about corruption and power consolidation.

Gotland has been a popular holiday destination for decades, but recently Swedish commander-in-chief, Mikael Bydén, claimed that Russian president Vladmir Putin “has his eyes” on the island. Concern was further ramped up, showing Gotland was just one part of Russia’s ambitions in the Baltics, in the last few days when…

Two young men are promoting a grab-bag ideology celebrating ‘honor’ and condemning ‘global elites’ – and winning powerful friends on the right

Russian President Putin's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine along current frontlines amidst ongoing crisis and international calls for peaceful resolution.