Russian army ‘came knocking’ to recruit son of slain spy Alexander Litvinenko

03/12/2022 18:07 The Guardian

The poisoned agent’s son Anatoly tells of the visit to his Moscow flat, as ITV prepares to screen a drama about the killing of his father, played by David TennantAnatoly Litvinenko: How the Kremlin tried to conscript meThe Moscow home of the son of Alexander Litvinenko, the defector killed with polonium-210 in London in 2006, has been visited by recruiting officers from the Russian army hoping to sign him up.Anatoly Litvinenko, 28, has revealed that he was called up for military service in Ukraine a few weeks ago by soldiers who seemed unaware of his tragic history with Vladimir Putin’s regime. Continue reading...

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12/10/2025 23:49 The Guardian

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Trump says ‘war is over’ in Gaza as Israel awaits release of hostages

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Israel expects all 20 living hostages to be freed from Gaza on Monday morning

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12/10/2025 21:24 The Guardian

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UK small businesses and charities say nuclear levy could add thousands to bills

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China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

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Trump says military members will be paid despite government shutdown

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Zelenskyy urges Trump to use Gaza ceasefire momentum to broker peace in Ukraine

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11/10/2025 14:04 The Guardian

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11/10/2025 07:43 The Guardian

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11/10/2025 06:30 The Guardian

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Trump completes ‘semiannual’ physical before traveling to Middle East

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11/10/2025 02:02 The Guardian

White House announces federal worker layoffs as shutdown nears third week

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10/10/2025 21:11 The Guardian

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10/10/2025 17:30 The Guardian

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10/10/2025 16:31 The Guardian

Melania Trump says eight Ukrainian children seized by Russians have been reunited with their families

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10/10/2025 16:04 The Guardian

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10/10/2025 13:00 The Guardian

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10/10/2025 12:00 The Guardian

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