No 'true understanding' of Afghanistan politics, former military chief says
General Sir Nick Carter says the West must engage with the Taliban to help get aid to the Afghan population.
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Russia Biden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine tensions
A Russian troop presence near the border with Ukraine has sparked political condemnation and fear of an invasion.
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Russia NATO jets scrambled 290 times to intercept Russian planes this year, alliance says
It comes as Moscow says US-Russian talks will start in the New Year.
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Iran Talks on Iran's nuclear programme resume in Vienna
Iran is insisting that the United States and its allies promise to allow it to export its crude oil.
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Russia Putin says he will consider options if West does not meet his NATO security demands
The Russian President has urged NATO not to admit Ukraine to its membership.
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News Revealed: Cost of the Carrier Strike Group 21 deployment
The seven-month CSG21 deployment was led by Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth.
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Politics All about the Armed Forces Act: How does it aim to benefit the military community?
Now passed in Parliament, the Act enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant in law.
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Tri-Service Armed Forces Bill passed in Parliament
The Armed Forces Act enshrines the Armed Forces Covenant in law for the first time.
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Politics Stand-off ends over serious offences in military being tried in civilian courts
A concession in the Commons means the most serious offences will continue to be heard in military courts.
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Russia UK and US warn of consequences for Russia over Ukraine
The warning comes ahead of a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Liverpool on Saturday.
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Army £2.1bn cost to remove British Army from Germany, Armed Forces Minister says
It comes as the British Army is expected to head back to Germany under modernisation plans.
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Russia Ukraine ridicules Russia by tweeting headache meme amid invasion concerns
The tweet using a popular meme template has gone viral and comes amid talks over concerns of a potential Russian threat into Ukraine.
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Politics Army veteran MP rues 'missed opportunity' as Commons rejects visa fees amendment
House of Commons voted against an amendment to waive £2,389 visa application fee for foreign and Commonwealth service personnel.
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Afghanistan Dominic Raab defends Kabul airlifts after whistleblower's damning claims
The Deputy PM has dismissed a number of allegations made by whistleblower over his handling of the Afghanistan evacuation.
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USA US and Russia gear up for talks next week amid heightening Ukraine tensions
US President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call on Tuesday.
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Military Life Two ex-Army MPs push for visas to be waived for foreign-born veterans
Labour's Dan Jarvis and Conservative Johnny Mercer both served in the British Army.