Bethany Elliott

Bethany Elliott is a writer specialising in Russia and Eastern Europe.

Crimea will decide the Ukraine war

Crimea will decide the Ukraine war

Bethany Elliott

28 Jun 2026

Crimea will decide the Ukraine war

Crimea will decide the Ukraine war

Bethany Elliott

28 Jun 2026

Moscow strikes signal Ukraine’s aggressive new strategy

Moscow strikes signal Ukraine’s aggressive new strategy

Bethany Elliott

19 Jun 2026

Moscow strikes signal Ukraine’s aggressive new strategy

Moscow strikes signal Ukraine’s aggressive new strategy

Bethany Elliott

19 Jun 2026

John Healey exit confirms British defence is in crisis

John Healey exit confirms British defence is in crisis

Bethany Elliott

11 Jun 2026

John Healey exit confirms British defense is in crisis

John Healey exit confirms British defense is in crisis

Bethany Elliott

11 Jun 2026

Fraying Russia-Iran ties were inevitable

Fraying Russia-Iran ties were inevitable

Bethany Elliott

25 May 2026

Fraying Russia-Iran ties were inevitable

Fraying Russia-Iran ties were inevitable

Bethany Elliott

25 May 2026

Putin has no intention of ending the Ukraine war

Putin has no intention of ending the Ukraine war

Bethany Elliott

11 May 2026

Putin has no intention of ending the Ukraine war

Putin has no intention of ending the Ukraine war

Bethany Elliott

11 May 2026

Viktor Orbán’s defeat isn’t good news for Ukraine

Viktor Orbán’s defeat isn’t good news for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

15 Apr 2026

Viktor Orbán’s defeat isn’t good news for Ukraine

Viktor Orbán’s defeat isn’t good news for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

15 Apr 2026

Russia’s war fatigue could help Putin

Russia’s war fatigue could help Putin

Bethany Elliott

28 Mar 2026

Russia’s war fatigue could help Putin

Russia’s war fatigue could help Putin

Bethany Elliott

28 Mar 2026

Russia’s internet shutdown could boost anti-Putin dissent

Russia’s internet shutdown could boost anti-Putin dissent

Bethany Elliott

16 Mar 2026

Russia’s internet shutdown could boost anti-Putin dissent

Russia’s internet shutdown could boost anti-Putin dissent

Bethany Elliott

16 Mar 2026

Ukraine EU accession would boost chance of Wagner sabotage

Ukraine EU accession would boost chance of Wagner sabotage

Bethany Elliott

17 Feb 2026

Ukraine EU accession would boost chance of Wagner sabotage

Ukraine EU accession would boost chance of Wagner sabotage

Bethany Elliott

17 Feb 2026

Russian general shooting could derail Ukraine peace talks

Russian general shooting could derail Ukraine peace talks

Bethany Elliott

07 Feb 2026

Russian general shooting could derail Ukraine peace talks

Russian general shooting could derail Ukraine peace talks

Bethany Elliott

07 Feb 2026

Ukraine ‘truce’ is little cause for optimism

Ukraine ‘truce’ is little cause for optimism

Bethany Elliott

31 Jan 2026

Ukraine ‘truce’ is little cause for optimism

Ukraine ‘truce’ is little cause for optimism

Bethany Elliott

31 Jan 2026

Has Zelensky finally lost faith in Europe?

Has Zelensky finally lost faith in Europe?

Bethany Elliott

24 Jan 2026

Has Zelensky finally lost faith in Europe?

Has Zelensky finally lost faith in Europe?

Bethany Elliott

24 Jan 2026

Ukraine’s energy emergency is decimating morale

Ukraine’s energy emergency is decimating morale

Bethany Elliott

16 Jan 2026

Ukraine’s energy emergency is decimating morale

Ukraine’s energy emergency is decimating morale

Bethany Elliott

16 Jan 2026

Is a Ukraine-Russia peace deal really ‘90% ready’?

Is a Ukraine-Russia peace deal really ‘90% ready’?

Bethany Elliott

02 Jan 2026

Is a Ukraine-Russia peace deal really ‘90% ready’?

Is a Ukraine-Russia peace deal really ‘90% ready’?

Bethany Elliott

02 Jan 2026

Putin press conference shows why peace remains distant

Putin press conference shows why peace remains distant

Bethany Elliott

19 Dec 2025

Putin press conference shows why peace remains distant

Putin press conference shows why peace remains distant

Bethany Elliott

19 Dec 2025

Zelensky’s Nato concession is an admission of reality

Zelensky’s Nato concession is an admission of reality

Bethany Elliott

15 Dec 2025

Zelensky’s Nato concession is an admission of reality

Zelensky’s Nato concession is an admission of reality

Bethany Elliott

15 Dec 2025

Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine

Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

08 Dec 2025

Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine

Trump is preparing to abandon Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

08 Dec 2025

Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable

Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable

Bethany Elliott

30 Nov 2025

Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable

Downfall of top ally leaves Zelensky vulnerable

Bethany Elliott

30 Nov 2025

Europe’s peace plan for Ukraine is a futile gesture

Europe’s peace plan for Ukraine is a futile gesture

Bethany Elliott

24 Nov 2025

Europe’s peace plan for Ukraine is a futile gesture

Europe’s peace plan for Ukraine is a futile gesture

Bethany Elliott

24 Nov 2025

France-Ukraine deal can’t hide leaders’ unpopularity

France-Ukraine deal can’t hide leaders’ unpopularity

Bethany Elliott

19 Nov 2025

France-Ukraine deal can’t hide leaders’ unpopularity

France-Ukraine deal can’t hide leaders’ unpopularity

Bethany Elliott

19 Nov 2025

Losing Pokrovsk would be disastrous for Ukraine

Losing Pokrovsk would be disastrous for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

03 Nov 2025

Losing Pokrovsk would be disastrous for Ukraine

Losing Pokrovsk would be disastrous for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

03 Nov 2025

Chinese spying scandal is the end of old-school espionage

Chinese spying scandal is the end of old-school espionage

Bethany Elliott

18 Oct 2025

Chinese spying scandal is the end of old-school espionage

Chinese spying scandal is the end of old-school espionage

Bethany Elliott

18 Oct 2025

Can Gaza ceasefire inspire deal in Ukraine?

Can Gaza ceasefire inspire deal in Ukraine?

Bethany Elliott

13 Oct 2025

Can Gaza ceasefire inspire a deal in Ukraine?

Can Gaza ceasefire inspire a deal in Ukraine?

Bethany Elliott

13 Oct 2025

Is Russia laying groundwork for strike on Nato?

Is Russia laying groundwork for strike on Nato?

Bethany Elliott

21 Sep 2025

Is Russia laying the groundwork for a Nato strike?

Is Russia laying the groundwork for a Nato strike?

Bethany Elliott

21 Sep 2025

Trump’s sanctions threat is directed at Nato, not Russia

Trump’s sanctions threat is directed at Nato, not Russia

Bethany Elliott

14 Sep 2025

Trump’s sanctions threat is directed at Nato, not Russia

Trump’s sanctions threat is directed at Nato, not Russia

Bethany Elliott

14 Sep 2025

Putin’s warning about Western troops exposes Europe’s irrelevance

Putin’s warning about Western troops exposes Europe’s irrelevance

Bethany Elliott

07 Sep 2025

Putin’s warning about Western troops exposes Europe’s irrelevance

Putin’s warning about Western troops exposes Europe’s irrelevance

Bethany Elliott

07 Sep 2025

$Putin-Xi alliance highlights Western fractures$

Putin-Xi alliance highlights Western fractures

Bethany Elliott

01 Sep 2025

Xi-Putin alliance is a serious threat to America

Xi-Putin alliance is a serious threat to America

Bethany Elliott

01 Sep 2025

Donbas is the trap Putin set for Ukraine

Donbas is the trap Putin set for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

24 Aug 2025

Donbas is the trap Putin set for Ukraine

Donbas is the trap Putin set for Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

24 Aug 2025

White House summit is a trap for Zelensky

White House summit is a trap for Zelensky

Bethany Elliott

18 Aug 2025

White House summit is a trap for Zelensky

White House summit is a trap for Zelensky

Bethany Elliott

18 Aug 2025

Will Putin win the Alaska talks?

Will Putin win the Alaska talks?

Bethany Elliott

11 Aug 2025

Will Putin win the Alaska talks?

Will Putin win the Alaska talks?

Bethany Elliott

11 Aug 2025

Russia’s withdrawal from nuclear pact is not an empty threat

Russia’s withdrawal from nuclear pact is not an empty threat

Bethany Elliott

06 Aug 2025

Russia’s withdrawal from nuclear pact is not an empty threat

Russia’s withdrawal from nuclear pact is not an empty threat

Bethany Elliott

06 Aug 2025

Russian espionage is piercing Ukraine’s defences

Russian espionage is piercing Ukraine’s defences

Bethany Elliott

31 Jul 2025

Russian espionage is piercing Ukraine’s defenses

Russian espionage is piercing Ukraine’s defenses

Bethany Elliott

31 Jul 2025

Russia is turning the tide in the intelligence war

Russia is turning the tide in the intelligence war

Bethany Elliott

20 Jul 2025

Russia is turning the tide in the intelligence war

Russia is turning the tide in the intelligence war

Bethany Elliott

20 Jul 2025

Cracks are appearing in the Russian economy

Cracks are appearing in the Russian economy

Bethany Elliott

12 Jul 2025

Cracks are appearing in the Russian economy

Cracks are appearing in the Russian economy

Bethany Elliott

12 Jul 2025

White House doves are pressuring Trump on Ukraine

White House doves are pressuring Trump on Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

05 Jul 2025

White House doves are pressuring Trump on Ukraine

White House doves are pressuring Trump on Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

05 Jul 2025

Ukraine’s best strategy lies in sabotage

Ukraine’s best strategy lies in sabotage

Bethany Elliott

24 Jun 2025

Ukraine’s best strategy lies in sabotage

Ukraine’s best strategy lies in sabotage

Bethany Elliott

24 Jun 2025

G7 disarray shows Starmer is no ‘Trump whisperer’

G7 disarray shows Starmer is no ‘Trump whisperer’

Bethany Elliott

18 Jun 2025

G7 disarray shows Starmer is no ‘Trump whisperer’

G7 disarray shows Starmer is no ‘Trump whisperer’

Bethany Elliott

18 Jun 2025

Putin may prolong Ukraine war to avoid military rebellion

Putin may prolong Ukraine war to avoid military rebellion

Bethany Elliott

01 Jun 2025

Putin may prolong Ukraine war to avoid military revolt

Putin may prolong Ukraine war to avoid military revolt

Bethany Elliott

01 Jun 2025

Trump is inching closer to confrontation with Russia

Trump is inching closer to confrontation with Russia

Bethany Elliott

28 May 2025

Trump is inching closer to confrontation with Russia

Trump is inching closer to confrontation with Russia

Bethany Elliott

28 May 2025

Another round of European sanctions won’t deter Putin

Another round of European sanctions won’t deter Putin

Bethany Elliott

23 May 2025

Another round of European sanctions won’t deter Putin

Another round of European sanctions won’t deter Putin

Bethany Elliott

23 May 2025

Putin’s plans for Europe

Putin’s plans for Europe

Bethany Elliott

20 May 2025

Putin’s plans for Europe

Putin’s plans for Europe

Bethany Elliott

20 May 2025

Istanbul Ukraine talks are for show, not peace

Istanbul Ukraine talks are for show, not peace

Bethany Elliott

16 May 2025

Istanbul Ukraine talks are for show, not peace

Istanbul Ukraine talks are for show, not peace

Bethany Elliott

16 May 2025

Xi-Putin meeting complicates Trump’s ‘Reverse Nixon’ strategy

Xi-Putin meeting complicates Trump’s ‘Reverse Nixon’ strategy

Bethany Elliott

08 May 2025

Xi-Putin meeting complicates Trump’s ‘Reverse Nixon’ strategy

Xi-Putin meeting complicates Trump’s ‘Reverse Nixon’ strategy

Bethany Elliott

08 May 2025

Has America made peace in Ukraine impossible?

Has America made peace in Ukraine impossible?

Bethany Elliott

03 May 2025

Has America made peace in Ukraine impossible?

Has America made peace in Ukraine impossible?

Bethany Elliott

03 May 2025

How Chinese mercenaries could help Zelensky

How Chinese mercenaries could help Zelensky

Bethany Elliott

09 Apr 2025

How Chinese mercenaries could help Zelensky

How Chinese mercenaries could help Zelensky

Bethany Elliott

09 Apr 2025

Why is Russia stalling on a Ukraine ceasefire?

Why is Russia stalling on a Ukraine ceasefire?

Bethany Elliott

31 Mar 2025

Why is Russia stalling on a Ukraine ceasefire?

Why is Russia stalling on a Ukraine ceasefire?

Bethany Elliott

31 Mar 2025

Black Sea ceasefire would endanger Ukraine

Black Sea ceasefire would endanger Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

25 Mar 2025

Black Sea ceasefire would endanger Ukraine

Black Sea ceasefire would endanger Ukraine

Bethany Elliott

25 Mar 2025

Macron's Ukraine peacekeepers idea will inflame tensions

Macron’s Ukraine peacekeepers idea will inflame tensions

Bethany Elliott

17 Mar 2025

Macron's Ukraine peacekeepers idea will inflame tensions

Macron’s Ukraine peacekeepers idea will inflame tensions

Bethany Elliott

17 Mar 2025

Ukraine ceasefire is in Putin's interest

Ukraine ceasefire is in Putin’s interest

Bethany Elliott

12 Mar 2025

Ukraine ceasefire is in Putin's interest

Ukraine ceasefire is in Putin’s interest

Bethany Elliott

12 Mar 2025

US intelligence loss could hamper Ukraine's battlefield progress

US intelligence loss could hamper Ukraine’s battlefield progress

Bethany Elliott

05 Mar 2025

US intelligence loss could hamper Ukraine's battlefield progress

US intelligence loss could hamper Ukraine’s battlefield progress

Bethany Elliott

05 Mar 2025