David Brennan
Diplomatic Correspondent
David Brennan is Newsweek's Diplomatic Correspondent covering world politics and conflicts from London with a focus on NATO, the European Union, and the Russia-Ukraine War. David joined Newsweek in 2018 and has since reported from key locations and summits across Europe and the South Caucasus. This includes extensive reporting from the Baltic, Nordic, and Central European regions, plus Georgia and Ukraine. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge having specialized in the history of empires and revolutions. You can contact David at d.brennan@newsweek.com and follow him on Twitter @DavidBrennan100.
Satellite images reveal work at Russia's new Black Sea port
Moscow has been forced to remove the bulk of its Black Sea Fleet from its primary bases on the occupied Crimean Peninsula and look for alternative ports.
Rafah 'annihilation' could deal huge blow to Joe Biden
Biden has struggled to square his Gaza strategy with some elements of the Democratic base, particularly young voters and voters of color.
Ukraine rushes to exploit short ATACMS window
Kyiv's has a brief period to exploit its newest American long-range hardware before Russia's military learns to adapt.
Ukraine eyes Israel's retired Patriots
Israel is giving up its American-made air defense systems as Kyiv lobbies Western partners for more.
Tucker Carlson slammed over interview with Putin ally with neo-fascist ties
The conservative pundit sat down with ultranationalist ideologue Alexander Dugin, considered by some as "Putin's brain."
NATO must address 'biggest gap' against Russia: Defense official
Ukraine has repeatedly asked Western partners to provide more air defense systems to halt Russian bombardments.
Ukraine war maps show Russia's two options for advancing
Russian forces pushing westward from Avdiivka are seeking fresh gaps in Ukraine's strained defensive lines.
Avdiivka maps reveal Russian advances along front line
Ukrainian troops withdrew from several front line positions amid great Russian pressure, Kyiv's commander-in-chief said.
America's Abrams tanks are failing the Ukraine test
Five of the 31 tanks provided to Ukraine since January 2023 are believed to have been destroyed by Russian forces.
Ukraine destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter in Moscow: Video
Ukrainian intelligence claims to have set the chopper on fire at an airfield located just 20 miles from Red Square.
Iran "very concerned" over US crackdown on Gaza campus protests
Tehran's foreign minister said the international community is "disgusted" by law-enforcement suppression of the demonstrations.
Chinese firms flout US sanctions for lucrative Russia deals
Newsweek analysis of a major Moscow event this month hints at Beijing's growing footprint in Russia's military-industrial sector.
US issues stark warning to Israel over "reckless" plan
The U.S. has been critical of Israeli conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, but is maintaining its "ironclad" support of its long-time ally.
Russia suffers deadliest day in weeks: Kyiv
Moscow's forces appear to be taking heavy casualties in their grinding push along the eastern front in Ukraine.
Avdiivka map shows Russia advancing after frontline 'breakthrough'
Russian troops have forced a new salient on the eastern front, west of the captured city of Avdiivka.
Russia targeting Kharkiv with psyop to foment "outsized panic": ISW
Ukraine's second city has been under near-constant bombardment by Russian shells and missiles for months.
NATO ally's failure of vital supplies to Kyiv blamed on US red tape
The German BILD publication reported repeated delays to the planned delivery of armored vehicles.
The grim implication of Speaker Mike Johnson's Ukraine pivot
The passage of the long-delayed funding package has been enthusiastically welcomed by Kyiv, which is in dire straits amid Russia's invasion.
'New Axis of Evil' conflicts threaten US upheaval on eve of election
President Joe Biden is juggling four major conflicts—two hot and two cold—as he faces off with Donald Trump.
Iran, allies respond to Israel's "attack"
A source close to Hezbollah dismissed the purported Israeli strike, telling Newsweek: "We didn't feel it at all."
War map timelapse shows Russia's latest territorial gains in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are on the backfoot as they wait for the resumption of much-needed American military aid.
Why Benjamin Netanyahu may defy Joe Biden—again
Israel's war cabinet is mulling how and when to respond to Iran's weekend drone and ballistic missile bombardment.
War maps reveal how Russia could attack NATO
Defeating Ukraine would free up significant Russian forces to drive further west, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Ukraine may have just crossed Putin's nuclear red line
A site in Russia's Mordovia Republic hit in a reported Ukrainian attack is part of Moscow's early-warning radar network tasked with monitoring missile attacks.
Putin faces new rebellion in Russia's back yard
A proposed law reportedly modelled on repressive Russian legislation has prompted renewed mass protests.
Do Israel and Iran have nuclear weapons? It's complicated
Israel has always refused to confirm its possession of a nuclear arsenal, while Iran is believed to have enough enriched uranium to build a nuclear weapon.
How do Israel and Iran's militaries compare?
The IDF is highly trained and experienced, while Iran's large population is reflected in its standing regular military strength of some 420,000 personnel.
Putin's secret fortune may be at risk in world's "most neutral" country
Kyiv and many Western nations want Russia and its leader to pay the price for the devastating war on Ukraine.
Russian troops "disappearing en masse" in Kherson: Resistance group
Some soldiers in the southern Ukrainian region are refusing to follow orders, according to the Atesh partisan movement.
The problem with Donald Trump's Ukraine plan
The former president has repeatedly signaled he wants Ukraine to pay a price for peace, but will that satisfy Russia?
