Russian invasion of Ukraine could happen within a week, US warns

Western leaders discuss Ukraine crisis as Biden warns ‘things could go crazy quickly’

Johnson’s approval rating the lowest for a Tory leader in over two decades

London Letter: Government’s military assistance to Ukraine deflects from its dwindling diplomatic role in relation to the crisis

Johnson says claim he had animals airlifted from Afghanistan is ‘total rhubarb’

Leaked emails suggested PM authorised move as thousands of people were left behind in Kabul

Russia expert says Putin does not have a history of bluffing

‘When people basically underestimate Putin or try to call the bluff he often makes good on it. We are in a very dangerous situation’

Poland agrees deal with UK to erect wall on Belarus border

Pressure begins to ease at border as migrants brought to Belarusian-run warehouse

UK-France defence summit cancelled in submarine row

Paris furious at scrapping of Australian submarine contract and new threeway pact

Johnson appoints Belfast-born Conor Burns as Northern Ireland minister

Prime minister’s spokesman plays down Raab’s demotion by insisting new role is ‘crucial’

Britain still committed to Afghanistan, says Dominic Raab

Britain prepared to engage with Taliban to ensure safe passage for people out of restive state

Johnson praises ‘colossal exertions’ as UK mission to Afghanistan ends

Dispute over diverting of UK military resources on last day of mission to help load rescued animals on specially arranged flight

Final UK evacuation flight for Afghan nationals only departs Kabul

British defence secretary says up to 1,100 eligible people have been left behind

UN warns of summary executions and restrictions on women in Taliban-controlled areas

Evacuations will not be done before deadline for exit of Western forces, Germany warns

Afghanistan: European countries scramble to evacuate people before deadline

Leaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troops

Boris Johnson urged to sack foreign secretary Dominic Raab

Raab accused of delegating urgent calls on Afghanistan crisis while on holiday

Nato allies urge rethink on alliance after Biden’s ‘unilateral’ Afghanistan exit

EU defence and security officials critical of US decision to send home its 2,500 troops

Macron warns Europe must contain ‘irregular flows’ of Afghan migrants

French president promises to protect those ‘most threatened’ by Taliban insurgency

Taliban seize more Afghan cities as fears grow for fate of Kabul

US and UK ‘risk Saigon moment’ as troops sent to evacuate Afghan embassies

Nations speed up evacuation plans for Kabul embassies as Taliban advances

Militant group claims capture of Afghanistan’s second and third largest cities

Taliban capture sixth provincial capital in Afghanistan

Militants’ offensive gathers pace as Afghan forces battle to retake city of Kunduz

UK denies Russian claim that shots were fired at royal navy ship

Russia says it dropped bombs in path of HMS Defender after it entered country’s territory

Johnson denies ‘No more f***ing lockdowns – let bodies pile high’ remark

Allegation follows stream of charges against PM by former aide Dominic Cummings

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