Brendan Cole

London

Senior Reporter at Newsweek

I write for Newsweek, mostly about Russia and Ukraine.

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Articles

Zelensky eyes stunning diplomatic comeback

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

U.S. President Donald Trump's growing criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent days could point to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gaining the upper hand diplomatically as wrangling over negotiations to end the war continue.
Russia's Secret Nuclear Changes Revealed In 'Huge' Security Breach

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

Russia has been undertaking a large-scale modernization of its nuclear missile infrastructure for years, according to leaked classified documents cited in a media investigation. The German publication Der Spiegel and Danish investigative group Danwatch, said the secret files showed architectural plans, internal layouts, and procurement records for new military installations and the outlets published satellite imagery they say backs up their claims.
Military plane crashes in South Korea: What to know

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole |Shane Croucher

By Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including China. Brendan joined Newsweek in 2018 from the International Business Times and well as English, knows Russian and French. You can get in touch with Brendan by emailing [email protected] or follow on him on his X account @brendanmarkcole.
Sprzedaż Tesli w Europie spadła o 49 proc. To efekt wzrostu popularności chińskich aut

1 week ago | newsweek.pl | Brendan Cole

Pomimo ogólnego wzrostu sprzedaży samochodów elektrycznych, Tesla zaliczyła spadek o 49 proc. w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Malejąca sprzedaż Tesli w Europie pokazuje odwrót od marki w kierunku chińskiej konkurencji. Niektórzy analitycy postrzegają ten spadek jako odpowiedź na zaangażowanie Muska w rząd Trumpa. Jako szef Departamentu Efektywności Rządu (DOGE) miliarder nadzorował cięcia w amerykańskich agencjach rządowych.
Sprzedaż Tesli w Europie spadła o 49 proc. To efekt wzrostu popularności chińskich aut

1 week ago | onet.pl | Brendan Cole

Tesla sprzedaje coraz mniej samochodów w EuropiePomimo ogólnego wzrostu sprzedaży samochodów elektrycznych, Tesla zaliczyła spadek o 49 proc. w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku. Malejąca sprzedaż Tesli w Europie pokazuje odwrót od marki w kierunku chińskiej konkurencji. Niektórzy analitycy postrzegają ten spadek jako odpowiedź na zaangażowanie Muska w rząd Trumpa. Jako szef Departamentu Efektywności Rządu (DOGE) miliarder nadzorował cięcia w amerykańskich agencjach rządowych.
Russia To Add 'Drone Studies' to School Curriculum

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

By Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including China. Brendan joined Newsweek in 2018 from the International Business Times and well as English, knows Russian and French. You can get in touch with Brendan by emailing [email protected] or follow on him on his X account @brendanmarkcole.
Russia's 'General Armageddon' seen in Algeria years after failed mutiny: UK

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

A Russian military officer once key to Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine who had not been seen in public in an official capacity for nearly two years, has been spotted in Algeria, according to U.K. intelligence officials. In a post on social media, U.K. intelligence reported Sergei Surovikin attended a military parade in the North African country.
Russia’s ‘General Armageddon’ Seen in Algeria Years After Failed Mutiny: UK

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Brendan Cole

Putin and Surovikin. This image from on December 31, 2022, shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shaking hands with one of his former commanders General Sergei Surovikin. MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV//Getty Images A Russian military officer once key to Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine who had not been seen in public in an official capacity for nearly two years, has been spotted in Algeria, according to U.K. intelligence officials.
Russian state TV network mocks Donald Trump's attack on Putin

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

President Donald Trump's social media attacks on Vladimir Putin have prompted derision and a warning from Russian state media.
Putin's war taxes are crippling Russia's oil industry

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Brendan Cole

The tax burden on Russia's oil industry is severe and making production of the country's critical export unprofitable, a Russian energy minster has said. Anton Rubtsov made the comments on Tuesday as Russia faces dwindling revenues from its oil exports, which are key to financing Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine. Newsweek has contacted the Russian energy ministry for comment. This illustrative image from 2015 shows an oil terminal in Novorossiysk, Russia.