As the US says it will arm Azov again. I'm reminded of talking to two university students on the streets of Berdyansk on the Azov Sea. Which was taken by Russia, without a fight in early 22. One was avowedly pro Russian. His friend said he was neutral. But that atleast now that

In the front yard of a suburban house on the edge of Donetsk where the city meets the forest, a little wooden coffin stood on a stand. It was a bright day. A warm day. And in the coffin lay a six year old girl. A thin veil over her face. Eyes closed. Her skin, porcelain white.

The problem with NATO. Is that the greatest liars believe their own lies. It will be their downfall.

I’m deeply saddened to hear of the death of Russian journalist, Nikita Tsitsagi. He was such a lovely guy. We went to the frontline together. Drank coffee in Donetsk cafes together. “I don’t smoke in moscow. But I smoke in Donetsk,” he said. Such is the stress. But Jesus he was

I really don’t think it’s a good look for former US intelligence officers to wish for the death of British journalists. But Malcolm Nance does what Malcolm Nance does. Apparently, he’s an expert on extremism. Figures.

US diplomat ‘defects’ to Russia! Meet George Dusoe. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq. Is critical of Ukraine policy. Gaza was the last straw. Five years from a lucrative pension. But he couldn’t take it anymore. Quit out of protest and moved to Russia. Had a fascinating chat with

When Russian people ask me why I'm reporting in Russia. I reply. "Because I believe that Europe and Russia should have good relations. And that it's the United States that's messing it all up." I can't think of a single occasion when they didn't just nod in total agreement.

I’m saddened to hear of civilian deaths in Kyiv today. As I am by the civilian deaths in Donetsk and Crimea. And Jesus. The soldiers. How many everyday? Beware those who use tragedy to promote more slaughter. Peace talks are the only way. I support Orban’s endeavours. With all my

Russia is not targeting civilians in Ukraine. It doesn’t make any sense for them. Russia, despite all the absurd propaganda, is a civilised state. Yes many Ukrainian civilians have been killed in Russian strikes or as a result of anti air defence gone wrong. Accurate reporting is

Jesus, save me your crocodile tears. Hundreds, maybe thousands of soldiers are dying everyday on the frontlines. Events like this will only be used to prolong the war. And to slaughter more Ukrainians for another failed NATO fantasy.

Our letter in support of peace negotiations in Ukraine was published in the Financial Times today. I hope it will contribute to increase the momentum created by Orbán Viktor’s peace efforts. Here’s the full text — please share! Russia’s latest military gains in the Donetsk

Why is the former German Ambassador to the UK and US having a pop at me? Is it because all mainstream German politicians are politically ignorant? Or because they’re corrupt fools? Selling their people and their industry out. Corrupt and incompetent. That’s mainstream Europe.

If you’re a threat to the system. They’ll try ‘everything’ to shut you down. To discredit you. To silence you. If ‘everything’ doesn’t work. They’ll lock you up like Assange. Or try an’ kill you like Trump. As the world has always been.

Pursuing a Ukrainian victory may be more dangerous than we think. Here's my latest article for Prospect on why endless support for Kyiv could lead us down a perilous path: prospectmagazine.co.uk/world/europe/u…

Many years ago I covered the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. Jesus, it was one of the worst things I have ever covered. I’ll never forget interviewing a woman in a hospital who had escaped to Bangladesh. She was a very beautiful woman. And she had that thousand

Contacts given to journalists around the world. Thank you X. Good night.