Isabel van Brugen
Reporter
Isabel van Brugen is a Newsweek Reporter based in Kuala Lumpur. Her focus is reporting on the Russia-Ukraine war. Isabel joined Newsweek in 2021 and had previously worked with news outlets including the Daily Express, The Times, Harper's BAZAAR, and Grazia. She has an M.A. in Newspaper Journalism at City, University of London, and a B.A. in Russian language at Queen Mary, University of London. Languages: English, Russian
You can get in touch with Isabel by emailing i.vanbrugen@newsweek.com or by following her on X @isabelvanbrugen
Mysterious spiral "UFO" sightings reported across US, Europe
"It hovered and looked like it is surrounded in a fog, then suddenly just disappeared into itself," one witness said.
Russia issues ominous response to NATO member's "dangerous" Ukraine push
The United Kingdom's "verbal escalation" poses a threat to European security, Vladimir Putin's spokesman said.
Crimea bridge explosion caused by equivalent to 10 tons of TNT: Russia
Ukraine struck the 19-kilometer (nearly 12-mile) road and rail bridge on October 8, 2022 and again in July 2023.
Russian, US troops sharing same military base sparks escalation fears
Russian troops have moved into a $100M U.S. military base in Niger after the American contingent was ordered to leave.
Ukraine video shows 42 Russian tanks wiped out by Kyiv
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense released footage showing the charred remains of Russian tanks in the Donetsk region.
Before and after Crimea airfield photos reveal damage from missile strike
A Russian official and military bloggers have said Kyiv attacked Crimea with ATACMS.
Poland calls for "heavy brigade" of EU troops amid rising Russia threat
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stressed the importance of not having to call on the U.S. "for every emergency on our periphery."
Avdiivka war maps reveal Russian advances after piercing defenses
Russian forces captured the sixth settlement in the Donetsk region, a week after penetrating Ukraine's defensive lines.
Over 100 Russian soldiers reported dead in ATACMS strike on firing range
Kyiv's forces conducted a strike on a Russian training ground with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, military analysts say.
Drone video shows dozens of Russians targeted with ATACMS cluster rounds
The footage appears to show Russian soldiers being targeted at a training ground in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region.
Video shows Russia wrecking NATO tanks ahead of war "trophy" show
"They lowered the proudly raised cannon so that [the] Leopard looked like a defeated one," Russian media reported.
Russian Black Sea Fleet "missing" after Crimea ATACMS strikes
"[The] enemy ships are missing," the press service of the Ukrainian Navy said.
Blaze engulfs oil refinery deep inside Russia after Ukraine drone strike
Russian Telegram channels shared videos showing the blaze as drones struck the Ryazan and Voronezh regions overnight.
Russian state TV issues ominous warning to US ally
State TV guests have routinely warned that Russia may strike NATO territory over aid and weapons provided to Kyiv.
Ukraine scores massive weapons boost from NATO nation
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to his allies to provide additional support for the fight against Russia.
Crimea rocked by explosions as bridge shut: reports
Kyiv has fired ATACMS missiles at Crimea overnight on Monday, according to the head of a pro-Russian group operating in Ukraine.
Russia deploying new AI-powered anti-drone devices
The mobile anti-drone warfare system called "Abzats" is already being used by Russia's military in Ukraine.
Thousands of Russian soldiers deserting army: Kyiv
Cases of desertion from Moscow's military increased tenfold this year, according to a Russian anti-war group.
Satellite photos show impact of Ukraine attack on Russian airbase
The Security Service of Ukraine said it was behind the attack on the military airfield in Russia's Krasnodar region.
Nuclear threat issued to US by Russian state TV
Russia will respond if members of the NATO military alliance deploy troops to Ukraine, a Kremlin propagandist said.
Poland issues grim prediction for Russia if it attacks
Poland "wouldn't be surprised at all" if Russia attacks, said the country's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Ukraine decoy missiles spark Crimea attack fears
Kyiv is preparing an attack on Crimea, with the Kerch Bridge being a likely target, the Rybar Telegram channel said.
Russia puts trophied NATO vehicles from Ukraine on display
A Moscow exhibition will showcase an array of NATO vehicles captured by Russian forces throughout the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russian forces scramble for Ukraine territory before US weapons arrive
Washington said on Thursday that Kyiv will receive the first weapons under the $60 billion military aid bill "in a matter of days."
Putin seeks answers as radioactive leak fears grow
A uranium mine in Kurgan in Russia's Urals mountains was reportedly submerged by flooding, sparking radioactive leak fears.
Ukraine video shows Russia's BUK missile system annihilated in blast
"The Buk-M1 didn't have time to launch a single missile—it was promptly destroyed," Kyiv's military said.
Russia deploying three cruise missile carriers to Mediterranean Sea: Kyiv
Moscow has been deploying ships in the Mediterranean Sea to expand its military presence in other regions, Kyiv said.
Russian state TV threatens to attack two NATO nations
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov proposed attacking NATO members France and Poland on channel Russia-1.
Russia spooks US with space nukes pivot
"The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device," said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Putin ally vows to destroy NATO by 2030
"The NATO bloc will cease to exist in the format in which it exists today," Russian commander Apti Alaudinov said.
