Satellite communications will underwrite future warfare, writes Alex Turner, our defence editor

No one is addressing the core problems that the country faces

But Europeans cannot fully replace American support, and they face trouble at home

The wave of immigrants in both countries looks politically unsustainable

A tale of too many cities

The populist-right politician says Ukraine has “already lost” against Russia and should sue for peace

To protect his Russian diesel deal, he appears to be withholding vital military intelligence

Forget cat burglars. Today’s thieves smash, grab and run

Matt Steinglass, our Europe editor, identifies the continent’s Spartans

Vladimir Putin looks poised for a huge wave of forced inductions