Sophie Watson

Sophie Watson

Sophie Watson is a freelance journalist based between London and Kyiv whose work has appeared in The Economist, Columbia Journalism Review and 1843 magazine.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR ( 244 )
Ukraine to Seek EU Tariffs on Remaining Russian Imports Energy

Ukraine to Seek EU Tariffs on Remaining Russian Imports

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 31, 2025
Former Ukrenergo Chief Accused of Fraud to Remain in Pre-Trial Detention Until Christmas, Court Rules Energy

Former Ukrenergo Chief Accused of Fraud to Remain in Pre-Trial Detention Until Christmas, Court Rules

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 29, 2025
‘The Shadow of Russia Hangs Over This Courtroom’ – Trial of Bulgarian Nationals in Kremlin-Linked Desecration of WW2 Memorial Begins France

‘The Shadow of Russia Hangs Over This Courtroom’ – Trial of Bulgarian Nationals in Kremlin-Linked Desecration of WW2 Memorial Begins

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 29, 2025
Kremlin ‘Confident’ Trump-Putin Summit Will Still Happen Putin

Kremlin ‘Confident’ Trump-Putin Summit Will Still Happen

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 29, 2025
Lithuania Extends Belarus Border Closure Until End of November Over Balloon Threat Belarus

Lithuania Extends Belarus Border Closure Until End of November Over Balloon Threat

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 29, 2025
Trump Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating US-Venezuela Tensions Trump

Trump Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean Amid Escalating US-Venezuela Tensions

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 24, 2025
‘Defending the Country Is Crucial’ – Croatia Reinstates Conscription Over European Security Concerns Europe

‘Defending the Country Is Crucial’ – Croatia Reinstates Conscription Over European Security Concerns

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 24, 2025
‘Your Security Is Our Security’ – EU Reparations Loan, Long-range Missiles, Energy, Sanctions Discussed at London Summit Ukraine

‘Your Security Is Our Security’ – EU Reparations Loan, Long-range Missiles, Energy, Sanctions Discussed at London Summit

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 24, 2025
Six British Men Jailed by London Court For Wagner-linked Arson, Kidnapping Plot Russia

Six British Men Jailed by London Court For Wagner-linked Arson, Kidnapping Plot

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 24, 2025
EU Postpones Decision on ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets Europe

EU Postpones Decision on ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
Russian Fighter Aircraft Violate Lithuanian Airspace NATO

Russian Fighter Aircraft Violate Lithuanian Airspace

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
Pro-Russian Opposition Leader Says Moldova Is ‘One-Party Dictatorship’ Moldova

Pro-Russian Opposition Leader Says Moldova Is ‘One-Party Dictatorship’

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
White House Confirms Trump and Xi to Meet in South Korea Despite US-China Trade War US

White House Confirms Trump and Xi to Meet in South Korea Despite US-China Trade War

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
Zelensky Urges EU to Move on Reparations Loan Backed By Frozen Russian Assets Zelensky

Zelensky Urges EU to Move on Reparations Loan Backed By Frozen Russian Assets

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
Putin Warns of ‘Strong’ Response to Any Strike on Russia by US Tomahawks, Dismisses Oil Sanctions Putin

Putin Warns of ‘Strong’ Response to Any Strike on Russia by US Tomahawks, Dismisses Oil Sanctions

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 23, 2025
UK Armed Forces Authorized to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Near Military Bases UK

UK Armed Forces Authorized to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Near Military Bases

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 20, 2025
Trump White House Reportedly Against EU ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets Europe

Trump White House Reportedly Against EU ‘Reparations Loan’ Backed by Frozen Russian Assets

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 20, 2025
Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Trump-Putin Summit in ‘Constructive’ Phone Call Trump

Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Trump-Putin Summit in ‘Constructive’ Phone Call

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 20, 2025
Macron: Europeans Should Have a Seat at ‘Budapest Table’ Europe

Macron: Europeans Should Have a Seat at ‘Budapest Table’

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 20, 2025
What Is Ukraine’s ‘Drone Mega Deal’ With the US? Zelensky

What Is Ukraine’s ‘Drone Mega Deal’ With the US?

By Sophie Watson
Oct. 17, 2025