David Brennan
Diplomatic Correspondent
David Brennan is currently Newsweek's Diplomatic Correspondent covering world politics and current affairs from London. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2018, he reported on British politics and global current affairs as a staff writer at International Business Times. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2012. You can contact him at d.brennan@newsweek.com.
Ukraine 'Big Victory' at Snake Island Could Be a Turning Point
Russian troops' ejection from the Black Sea island is of major significance, Ukraine's former defense minister told Newsweek.
Biden Vows Putin Will Get 'NATO-ization of Europe'
President Biden announced a raft of new U.S. deployments to Europe, including F-35 fighter squadrons and U.S. Navy destroyers.
Russia's Connecticut-Sized Exclave in Europe Becomes New Flashpoint
One Baltic diplomatic official said Russia is "trolling" NATO states as it seeks new leverage in Ukraine.
Will Finland, Sweden Join NATO? Crunch Talks Explained
"I'm not sure whether there is enough time left to find common ground," a former Turkish diplomat told Newsweek.
EU Parliament 'Cautiously Confident' on Ukraine Bid as Leaders Go to Kyiv
Parliament President Roberta Metsola told Newsweek that the EU "would have failed" if it denies Ukraine candidate status in the coming days.
Cede France to Putin, Not Ukraine—Mayor of Occupied City
Melitopol Mayor Ivan Fedorov sent a clear message to French President Emmanuel Macron, as he hit back at any suggestion Ukraine give up its territory.
American Veterans in Ukraine Tell NATO How To End Russian 'Slugfest'
Members of the Mozart Group told Newsweek about the "dire" situation Ukrainians face in the east of the country.
Putin's Ally Lukashenko Faces 'Last Fight' in Belarus: Opposition Leader
Exiled democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Newsweek how the dictator is trapped by his support for Russia's bungled invasion of Ukraine.
Exclusive: Lithuania PM Rejects Russia's 'Nonsense' Threat
Ingrida Šimonytė told Newsweek she is more worried by Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions than fringe elements of Russia's parliament.
Barack Obama Urges 'Fight' Against Autocracies at Home and Abroad
The former president told the Copenhagen Democracy Summit that the U.S. and others must address "toxic" political discourse.
NATO Hints at Permanent Bases Near Russia Due to 'Unpredictable' Kremlin
Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană said he "anticipates" allied presence to remain in Eastern Europe following Ukraine invasion.
Zelensky Urges West To Pull Ukraine From 'Grey Zone'
Ukrainian president condemned "skeptical" politicians who are hesitating over Kyiv's European Union bid.
Russia's War in Ukraine Highlights 'New World Order,' Ex-NATO Chief Says
Anders Fogh Rasmussen told Newsweek the invasion is spurring the development of "two camps"—one led by the U.S., one by China.
Possible Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Snagged by Ukraine War: Ex-NATO Chief
Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes China's plans have been postponed by the war in Ukraine. The Pentagon's assessment is less definitive.
Ukraine Troops Retreating in Donbas Have a Plan, Luhansk Governor Says
Serhiy Haidai told Newsweek the defenders remain defiant despite the intense Russian attacks, which included a strike on a chemical plant.
Russia's East Ukraine Push is Crucial for Putin 'Propaganda,' Governor says
Donetsk Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko told Newsweek Russia's focus on Luhansk Oblast and the city of Severodonetsk are driven by political concerns.
Explained: The 'Game-Changer' Weapon Ukraine Wants, U.S. Resists Sending
Ukraine's leaders have put the U.S.-made weapons at the very top of their shopping list. But will they get them?
Out-Gunned Ukrainians Holding Donbas Line Amid 'Intense' Fight
Donetsk Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko told Newsweek the resistance is achieving the impossible, but needs more Western support to push Russia back.
Vladimir Putin Plays on Dual Existential Threats
How the Kremlin is using nuclear threats and a looming global food crisis to try and escape sanctions over its Ukraine war.
Putin Does Not Understand What Is Happening in Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian president said his Russian counterpart exists in a "bubble" of "alternative reality," which undermines the prospect of peace.
Forty-Eight More Russian Soldiers Will Face War Crime Trials, Ukraine Says
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said Monday Kyiv is investigating almost 13,000 cases of suspected war crimes related to Russia's invasion.
Russian Soldier Sentenced to Life in Prison Over Ukraine War Crime
Vadim Shishimarin had pleaded guilty to killing an unarmed 62-year-old man in northeastern Ukraine in February.
Ukraine's EU Application Is Splitting Europe in Two
Western nations are more hesitant on Ukraine's EU ambitions, while eastern member states are pushing for progress.
Top Zelensky Aide Sets Out Four Key Demands for Peace in Ukraine
Andriy Yermak said Kyiv needs more weapons and harsher sanctions on Moscow to ensure unconditional victory for Kyiv.
Putin 'Very Alone' and There's No Turning Back After War―German Minister
"I believe that at least a majority of the people have understood that we mustn't be naive again when it comes to Russia," Tobias Lindner told Newsweek.
NATO Must Prepare for Putin's Sudden Loss of Power: Estonia President
President Alar Karis told Newsweek: "We don't want to have this kind of vacuum over there," citing Russia's nuclear status.
Putin Must Learn Soviet Empire Isn't Coming Back: Latvia Minister
Artis Pabriks told Newsweek that Russia's invasion of Ukraine can only be allowed to end with Kyiv's clear victory.
Weakened Russia Could See Democracy Replace Putin Regime—Estonia
Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets told Newsweek that Russian troops must be forced to leave all Ukrainian territory occupied since 2014.
Turkey Won't Block Finland and Sweden Joining NATO, Denmark Says
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod told Newsweek he expects "unity in NATO around this issue" despite apparent Turkish objections.
NATO, Ukraine Troops Launch War Games as Putin Threatens Europe
Troops from Ukraine, Georgia, Finland and Sweden will be among those taking part in large NATO drills in Estonia and other Baltic nations.
