Brendan Cole

London

Senior Reporter at Newsweek

I write for Newsweek, mostly about Russia and Ukraine.

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Articles

Why China's rare earth curbs could devastate US defense industry

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

President Donald Trump knows his hike in tariffs for China's goods to 145 percent will up the ante in a trade war, but Beijing also holds a strong hand with its control of the materials critical for the United States defense industry. China first responded on April 3 to Trump's initial salvo of 54 percent levies on its exports by placing export restrictions on rare earth elements, which are key for the fighter aircraft that will form the backbone of the U.S. Air Force's next-generation fleet.
Zełenski potwierdza schwytanie chińskich żołnierzy w Ukrainie. "Werbowani na TikToku"

2 weeks ago | onet.pl | Brendan Cole

Komentarze ukraińskiego prezydenta są następstwem schwytania dwóch obywateli Chin walczących w Ukrainie. Tymczasem "Kyiv Independent" poinformował, że co najmniej 163 obywateli Chin służy w siłach zbrojnych Rosji. Korea Północna wysłała tysiące żołnierzy do Rosji, aby walczyli w regionie Kurska, co skłoniło Kijów do wyrażenia obaw o udział w wojnie sojusznika Moskwy.
Russia recruited dozens of Chinese troops via TikTok, Zelensky says

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

Chinese citizens have been recruited to fight for Russia against Ukraine via social media networks such as TikTok, Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president's comments follow the capture of two Chinese nationals fighting in Ukraine on Wednesday, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The Kyiv Independent reported that at least 163 Chinese nationals are serving in Russia's armed forces.
'positive attitude'

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

A Kremlin propagandist has said that he got an exclusive comment from FBI head Kash Patel during celebrations for Russian hockey star Alex Ovechkin after he broke the NHL's goal-scoring record on Sunday. TV presenter Valentin Bogdanov said he had managed to grab a word with Patel in the dressing room after the match in which Ovechkin overtook Wayne Gretsky as the NHL's all-time top scorer with 895 goals.
Brussels update after Marco Rubio's security detail member arrested

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. The U.S. State Department is investigating the arrest of a member of the security team of Secretary of State Marco Rubio following an alleged altercation at a Brussels hotel. The Washington Examiner had first reported that a Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) member had been detained on March 31 after arguing with hotel staff and fighting with responding police officers.
Ukraine war update April 9

2 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

Ukraine launched dozens of drones over large swathes of Russia overnight Monday, with three military airfields said to be among the targets. The Russian Defense Ministry said that its air defense had intercepted around 160 drones over 11 regions during a 10-hour barrage that disrupted commercial aviation.
Russia Says It Won’t Have to Defend Iran in Win for Trump

2 weeks ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Brendan Cole

Moscow has said it was not obliged to help Iran under a potential U.S. attack after President Donald Trump warned Tehran against getting a nuclear weapon. On Monday, Trump said the U.S. was having direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program which western countries fear will lead to it developing a weapon. Tehran, which says its program is for peaceful purposes, said the meeting in Oman would be through an intermediary.
Russian Losses Pass Grim Milestone after Kyiv’s ‘Most Successful’ Attack

4 weeks ago | heraldonline.com | Brendan Cole

Ukraine's attack on a Russian military airfield last week destroyed 96 air-launched cruise missiles, Ukraine's General Staff has said. The strike on Engels-2 near Saratov, hundreds of miles from Ukraine's border, has also been described by British defense officials as Kyiv's most successful attack on a Russian munitions depot so far this year. No aircraft were reported as being hit in the attack. Ukraine's tally of destroyed Russian aircraft including helicopters and planes has surpassed 700.
Russian Losses Pass Grim Milestone after Kyiv's 'Most Successful' Attack

4 weeks ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

CLOSE X news article Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Share✓ Link copied to clipboard! Ukraine's attack on a Russian military airfield last week destroyed 96 air-launched cruise missiles, Ukraine's General Staff has said.
Russian Losses Pass Grim Milestone after Kyiv’s ‘Most Successful’ Attack

4 weeks ago | idahostatesman.com | Brendan Cole

Ukraine's attack on a Russian military airfield last week destroyed 96 air-launched cruise missiles, Ukraine's General Staff has said. The strike on Engels-2 near Saratov, hundreds of miles from Ukraine's border, has also been described by British defense officials as Kyiv's most successful attack on a Russian munitions depot so far this year. No aircraft were reported as being hit in the attack. Ukraine's tally of destroyed Russian aircraft including helicopters and planes has surpassed 700.