Ukraine

After his telephone call with Putin, Donald Trump posted on social media that both sides would 'immediately start' negotiations for a ceasefire (Picture: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obvious that Trump is out of his depth - Steve Cardownie

2,000 Brits took the survey

Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire just a ploy - Steve Cardownie

Rolls-Royce, for one, has called its start to 2025 “strong”

Rolls Royce 'optimism' as Royal Mail takeover rubber-stamped

Radio and magazine reviewed

Book of short stories with a twist raises cash for Ukraine children

Representatives of the Children of Ukraine (from left) Varvara Tkachenko, Olexander Pidhirnyi and Ylesaveta Pidhirnyi during a service to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle. Picture date: Monday February 24, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Ukraine. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The children of Ukraine stolen by Putin must not be forgotten - Steve Cardownie

Alex Cole-Hamilton at the Field of Mars in Lviv, formerly a central city park it is now a cemetery for the fallen heroes of the Eastern front with graves stretching as far as the eye can see

My life-changing trip to Ukraine - Alex Cole-Hamilton

US President Donald Trump (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Don’t hold your breath on Ukraine visit - Steve Cardownie

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

One motion before councillors tomorrow asks that the council to write to Kyiv mayor, Vitali Klitschko, above, expressing its ‘continued and unwavering support’ for his city

Council should debate international matters - Steve Cardownie

Barnton Bunker in Corstorphine Hill, Clermiston, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edinburgh nuclear bunker sparks MoD interest amid Russia-Ukraine war

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious

Questions to be asked over increase in UK defence spending

Gregor Poynton MP argues defence investment will benefit small businesses and jobs across Scotland.

Gregor Poynton MP: ESG rules must not block defence investment for Ukraine and U...

Keir Starmer greets Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street on Saturday in stark contrast to the disgraceful treatment of the Ukrainian president by Donald Trump in Washington

Britain is leading at a key moment in history - Ian Murray

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the Oval Office

Trump’s visit should still go ahead, for now - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Loose cannon Trump turns his fire on Ukraine - Steve Cardownie
Evening News columnist Ian Swanson wrote in yesterday’s paper that “Trump seems to be switching sides on the war in Ukraine” and pointed out that at the UN General Assembly the “US voted alongside Russia, Belarus and North Korea against a European resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”
Steve Cardownie

Europe united for Ukraine - Angus Robertson

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky argue in the Oval Office at the White House

Trump's shouting match as international order reshapes

Ukrainian children in prayer during a service to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Emotional service for Ukraine - Sue Webber

A parishioner prays in St. Volodymyr's Cathedral in Kyiv on Sunday (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

Praying they did not die in vain - Steve Cardownie

From left: EC President Ursula von der Leyen, Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen, Iceland’s PM Kristrun Frostadottir and Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez at a press conference after the Support Ukraine summit in Kyiv on Monday (Gleb Garanich/Pool Photo via AP)

We need European solidarity for Ukraine - Angus Robertson

Gregor Poynton MP speaking in the UK Parliament.

Gregor Poynton MP for Livingston Constituency says UK is stepping up support for...

Kvity Ukraini will perform at the special anniversary concert in Edinburgh on February 24.

Join hundreds marking 3 years of sacrifice - Susan Dalgety

Edinburgh MP visits Ukraine to mark anniversary of Russian invasion

Negotiators in Riyadh yesterday discussed the conditions needed for a Putin-Trump summit

Trump appeasement is selling Ukraine interests down the river - Steve Cardownie

The Amazon team visited the Scot Baby Box charity hub to support the team

Amazon Dunfermline provides support to Scot Baby Box Appeal

Ukrainian emergency services work to extinguish a fire following a Russian drone attack in Kyiv on Friday, January 24 (Picture: Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Trump day one promise just campaign bluster - Steve Cardownie
I came across an interesting opinion piece in The Moscow Times on Monday. In it the author pontificates on what the new Trump administration will mean for the war in Ukraine and his view reflects what many commentators have been saying for some time.
Steve Cardownie

Crimean singing sensation and Ukrainian TV star Elzara Batalova will perform at the special show in Edinburgh.

City to host concert for Ukraine on the third anniversary of invasion

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

Thinking of others this Christmas - Susan Dalgety

Ex-MP organises 4 boxes of Tunnocks wafers for Ukrainian soldiers

Ukrainian girl's design to be Ian Murray's official Christmas card

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media prior to talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Chancellery on October 11, 2024 in Berlin. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Light at end of tunnel for Ukraine? - Steve Cardownie

Luna and Plusza, two four-year-old lionesses rescued from conflict zones in Ukraine, safely arrived at their new home at Five Sisters Zoo on Wednesday night.

Zoo welcomes two lionesses rescued from war-torn Ukraine

The US ATACMS system is fired from an undisclosed location on South Korea's east coast during a missile drill to counter a North Korean ICBM test (Photo South Korean Defence Ministry/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden missile decision must be welcomed - Steve Cardownie

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

For an hour at least they were not child victims - Susan Dalgety

Rescue workers put out fires in a building which was destroyed by a Russian strike on November 13 just outside Kyiv, Ukraine. (Picture: Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

I cry for citizens of our twin city - Susan Dalgety

A woman stands in a window of a hostel for displaced persons damaged by a Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on Monday, November 11. (Picture: AP Photo/Kateryna Klochko)

The international reality of Donald 2.0 - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Donald Trump on election night. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Trump as president: Be afraid, be very afraid - Ian Swanson

There's nowhere quite like Edinburgh, says Susan Dalgety

There's just no place like home - Susan Dalgety

Audiences can see David Olusoga: A Gun Through Time at the Assembly Rooms on 22nd November 2025

TV historian David Olusoga to bring UK tour A Gun Through Time to Edinburgh in N...

Guy Fawkes Night effigy of Donald Trump

Let’s hope American democracy doesn’t go up in flames next week - Vladimir McTav...

Daria is a Ukrainian pianist who fled her home with just her young daughter and a suitcase is to use her instrument as a "weapon" to showcase the unbreakable spirit of her country over a year later at a Eurovision event.Photo credit: Daria Golovchenko/PA Wire

Concert by 'The Piano' star will raise money for aid to Ukraine

Kevin Lang, Liberal Democrat councillor for Almond ward looks into traffic issues at the Barnton Road traffic junction

Forget gestures, in the end all politics is local - Kevin Lang

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine needs more western help to fight Russian aggression - Steve Cardownie

Scotland men's coach Jonny Caren

Golden brothers claim doubles as Scotland men romp to victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, leads a meeting with top security and defense officials about the situation in Kursk and Belgorod border regions

Plucky Ukraine takes the fight to Putin with cross-border action - Steve Cardown...

Hibs striker 'inspired' by friends on Ukraine's front line

Anthony George, 74, from Bristol

Watch: Man gives up work to travel 100,000 miles around world in van

flyer for DR GLAS

Bringing the play I performed at Ukraine fringe last year

Staff at Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder in West Lothian said the death of Yampil, an Asiatic black bear, meant it was a “truly sad day”.

Staff at local zoo 'utterly devastated' after beloved bear dies

People marched from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament to mark the one year anniversary last year. Photo: PA

Emergency demonstrations for Ukraine today

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

How one company is helping tourists visit Ukraine

Shankland started last night - and did not impress.

Has Shankland played himself OUT of Scotland's Euro 2024 opener?

Foysol Choudhury MSP

We must continue building relations after Europe Day - Foysol Choudhury

President Volodymyr Zelensky walks in the town of Bucha where bodies were found lying in the street after the town was retaken by the Ukrainian army

Press freedom still matters to some brave journalists in Russia - Steve Cardowni...