War in Ukraine

NEIL MACKAY

Donald Trump has changed America profoundly, to the detriment of the West

The United States is our enemy now. That's why Britain has to join forces with the EU

With Donald Trump now trading with Russia and interfering with Ukrainian satellites to assist Vladimir Putin, our Writer at Large says we must return to the EU immediately and arm up, says Neil Mackay

Volunteers from Scotland-Ukraine in Kherson, which was occupied by Russia from March to November 2022 before being liberated

Volunteers from Scotland-Ukraine in Kherson, which was occupied by Russia from March to November 2022 before being liberated

How porridge and baby boxes from Scotland make it to war-torn Ukraine

An exhibition in Edinburgh with scenes from the battle for Chasiv Yar

An exhibition in Edinburgh with scenes from the battle for Chasiv Yar

Photo exhibition in Edinburgh tells story of fierce Ukraine war battle

A ship on fire in the Black Sea

A ship on fire in the Black Sea

Huge fire in the Black Sea after Russian oil tanker 'hit by Ukrainian drone'

Ukrainian servicemen watch an FPV drone in the frontline city of Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine

Ukrainian servicemen watch an FPV drone in the frontline city of Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine

Dumfries and Galloway

Scottish school pays tribute to former pupil killed fighting in Ukraine

Russia foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at a media briefing

Russia foreign minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at a media briefing

United Nations (UN)

Russia cites Scottish independence in United Nations speech on Ukraine

Russia is holding its first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prior to talks in Kyiv, Ukraine

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets U.S. President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prior to talks in Kyiv, Ukraine

Donald Trump envoys in Kyiv after 'constructive and frank' talks with Putin

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Moscow

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrive in Russia for Ukraine war talks

Are Scotland's crucial undersea cables safe?

Are Scotland's crucial undersea cables safe?

How the Nord Stream pipeline case could impact on Scotland's island communities

Ukrainian children enjoying the facilities at Lendrick Muir

Ukrainian children enjoying the facilities at Lendrick Muir

Meet the group holding a holiday camp for Ukrainian refugees in Perthshire

Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law

Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law

Here are the Russian shadow fleet vessels sailing around Scotland

Anastasiia Berezovska

Anastasiia Berezovska

Woman wanted for Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

British Army soldier from 3 Rifles carrying a single-rotor helicopter style Ghost drone.

Scots defence industry 'can benefit' from closer EU UK security co-operation

Stefan Sivers, 35, from Aberdeen, is reported to have died in the Kharkiv region

Stefan Sivers, 35, from Aberdeen, is reported to have died in the Kharkiv region

Scottish man fighting against Russia in Ukraine missing and feared dead

Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law

Handout photo issued by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of British armed forces intercepting a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said Royal Marine commandos and specially trained law

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel

At least 14 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine

At least 14 killed in Russian attack on Ukraine

'I'd be persecuted in Russia but I don't feel safe in Ukraine either'

Mykolaiv became known as the ‘City of Heroes’ after if halted the Russian advance in Ukraine’s south in the early stages of the war. But the defence came at great cost.

Mykolaiv became known as the ‘City of Heroes’ after if halted the Russian advance in Ukraine’s south in the early stages of the war. But the defence came at great cost.

Film about Glasgow's twinning with city in Ukraine to debut this month

Andrei Kiyko the Sosnovsky Maniac

Andrei Kiyko the Sosnovsky Maniac

'Maniac' serial killer on the run after escaping from the frontlines in Ukraine

Parade to take place in Glasgow to celebrate Ukrainian community

Ross David Cutmore

Ross David Cutmore

Scot who travelled to Ukraine to train troops jailed for passing secrets to Russia

Artist Scott Riley is leaving dozens of his original artworks to be found in Glasgow

Artist Scott Riley is leaving dozens of his original artworks to be found in Glasgow

Hiding in plain sight: artist scatters fragments of art across Glasgow streets

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his annual end-of-year press conference in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2025.

Russia announces unilateral Ukraine war 'ceasefire' for two days this week

People hold candles in front of a radiation hazard symbol at a memorial dedicated to firefighters and workers who died after the 1986 Chornobyl (Chernobyl) nuclear disaster, ahead of its 40th anniversary in Slavutych, Ukraine, Saturday, April 25, 2026.

People hold candles in front of a radiation hazard symbol at a memorial dedicated to firefighters and workers who died after the 1986 Chornobyl (Chernobyl) nuclear disaster, ahead of its 40th anniversary in Slavutych, Ukraine, Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster as fresh strikes kill 16 people

The student-led journal

The student-led journal

Beyond the war – student journal brings Ukrainian culture to the world

Samir being interviewed about Scotland

Samir being interviewed about Scotland

Ukrainian boy gives viral response when asked to compare country to Scotland

The UK is almost entirely reliant on undersea cables for data transmission to the rest of the world (Alamy/PA)

The UK is almost entirely reliant on undersea cables for data transmission to the rest of the world (Alamy/PA)

Richard Nixon advisor urges Russia to target Britain's undersea cables

Graham Phillips, right, with Aidan Aslin, left

Graham Phillips, right, with Aidan Aslin, left

Perth man added to European Union sanctions list over Russia ties

Coffins holding the bodies of children are prepared for the funeral of those killed in a missile strike at a girls' elementary school in Minab, Iran, last month

Coffins holding the bodies of children are prepared for the funeral of those killed in a missile strike at a girls' elementary school in Minab, Iran, last month

This will not be forgotten: Starmer must get tougher with Trump

Should Britain disassociate itself from the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump?

Should Britain disassociate itself from the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump?

How can it be defensive to bomb children? Where will this end?

Wreaths were laid by representatives from the UK, Scotland and Ukraine, symbolising ongoing solidarity with Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and its displaced citizens in Edinburgh.

Wreaths were laid by representatives from the UK, Scotland and Ukraine, symbolising ongoing solidarity with Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty and its displaced citizens in Edinburgh.

City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh stands in solidarity with Ukraine four years on

John Swinney has pledged Scotland’s 'unwavering solidarity' to Ukraine, as the country marks four years of the full-scale war with Russia

John Swinney has pledged Scotland’s 'unwavering solidarity' to Ukraine, as the country marks four years of the full-scale war with Russia

Scotland has ‘unwavering solidarity’ with Ukraine after years of war – Swinney

Hundreds of people have been killed by Russian drones.

Hundreds of people have been killed by Russian drones.

How old salmon fishing nets will stop drones and save lives in war-torn Ukraine

A Russian attack hit a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine

A Russian attack hit a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine

Angus Robertson

Angus Robertson

Scotland reaffirms support for Ukraine as war enters its fifth year

Ukraine/Russia talks cartoon

Ukraine/Russia talks cartoon

Today's cartoon from Herald cartoonist Steven Camley - on Ukraine/Russia talks

A view of the Overseas Mulan tanker ship at sea just outside the port of Rotterdam on August 24, 2014 in Rotterdam, Netherlands

A view of the Overseas Mulan tanker ship at sea just outside the port of Rotterdam on August 24, 2014 in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sixteen Ukrainians were released from the seized Marinera - where have they gone?

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

Keir Starmer after delivering a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

SNP urges UK to seek access to €150 billion EU defence fund

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 2nd left, looks at a map during his visit to Ukrainian 110th mechanised brigade in Avdiivka, the site of fierce battles with the Russian troops in

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 2nd left, looks at a map during his visit to Ukrainian 110th mechanised brigade in Avdiivka, the site of fierce battles with the Russian troops in

Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'ready to meet' Vladimir Putin over two key Ukraine war issues

Daughters of Donbas - Songs of Stolen Children will be touring Scotland this month, starting at Celtic Connections on January 28th.

Daughters of Donbas - Songs of Stolen Children will be touring Scotland this month, starting at Celtic Connections on January 28th.

'I wanted to die like a rock star, but not at 17 and not in Mariupol'

A residential building is seen damaged after a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine

A residential building is seen damaged after a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine

Russia ties hypersonic strikes on Ukraine to seizure of ship north of Scotland

John Swinney was speaking on Thursday (Steve Welsh/PA)

John Swinney was speaking on Thursday (Steve Welsh/PA)

Independent Scotland would send troops to Ukraine says First Minister

Pedestrians run after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas on Saturday

Pedestrians run after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas on Saturday

What hope is there? I hate what is happening to my children’s generation

Russian missiles and drones have again targeted Kyiv, Ukraine (Efrem Lukatsky/AP)

Russian missiles and drones have again targeted Kyiv, Ukraine (Efrem Lukatsky/AP)

Russia targets Kyiv with missiles and drones ahead of Ukraine-US meeting

Cartoon on Vladimir Putin

Ross David Cutmore was detained in Kyiv

Ross David Cutmore was detained in Kyiv

Scot arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of spying for Russia

What would our security services make of a Prime Minister Farage?

What would our security services make of a Prime Minister Farage?

Could a government led by Nigel Farage be trusted with our national security?

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during a migration working group at the European Political

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, during a migration working group at the European Political

Hungarian Prime Minister to meet with Vladimir Putin amid Ukraine peace proposals

Nigel Farage is to return to Scotland early next month for a rally in the Falkirk area

Nigel Farage is to return to Scotland early next month for a rally in the Falkirk area

Scotland is ripe for Reform – and Falkirk will prove it

Graham Phillips, right, with Aidan Aslin, left

Graham Phillips, right, with Aidan Aslin, left

Pro-Russian Dundee comedian 'faces war crimes charge' over Ukraine vids

Public finance minister Ivan McKee

Public finance minister Ivan McKee

Public finance minister travels to Poland on mission to help rebuild Ukraine

Picture taken 03 October 1952 of the test of the British first nuclear bomb, in the Archipelago of Montebello

Picture taken 03 October 1952 of the test of the British first nuclear bomb, in the Archipelago of Montebello

Rebecca McQuillan

Why a threat from the 80s could come back to haunt us

Scotland plays Belarus in a World Cup Qualifier on Sunday - but MSPs warn it should not go ahead.

Scotland plays Belarus in a World Cup Qualifier on Sunday - but MSPs warn it should not go ahead.

Scotland national team

'This game should not go ahead': MSPs warn UEFA ahead of Scotland and Belarus clash

The Herald cartoon on 'Dad's Army'

The Herald cartoon on 'Dad's Army'

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Today's cartoon is on 'Dad's Army' plans

First Minister John Swinney warned against the threat of Russia.

First Minister John Swinney warned against the threat of Russia.

Scotland's Defence Future

John Swinney backs Trump in call for Nato to shoot down Russian jets