Briar Stewart

Foreign Correspondent

Briar Stewart is a CBC correspondent, based in London. During her nearly two decades with CBC, she has reported across Canada and internationally. She can be reached at [email protected] or on X @briarstewart.

Latest from Briar Stewart

Denmark considered U.S. one of its closest allies. Now many Danes are refusing to buy American

A movement in Denmark to boycott American goods reflects the current mood of the population of nearly six million, which feels alienated and even threatened by the messaging coming from the U.S.
Analysis

After Putin's 2.5-hour call with Trump, some in Russia see a diplomatic victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin's call with U.S. President Donald Trump is being viewed as a triumph in Moscow and an opportunity for more economic collaboration with Washington.

The U.S. says the 'ball is now in Russia's court.' But what really happens if Putin agrees to a ceasefire?

Ukraine agreeing to an interim ceasefire along the sprawling 1,200 kilometre frontline Tuesday was hailed as a major step toward peace, but Russia has yet to respond to the U.S. proposal and reaching an agreement will be a challenge, observers say. If Russia does accept, making the truce an enduring one could involve thousands of peacekeepers.

The U.S. has long been a target of Russia's ire. Under Trump, the tone has changed

There is a dramatic shift happening in Russia, when it comes to how Russian officials and state media view the U.S. government under Donald Trump.

As U.S. halts military aid, there is concern in Ukraine amid an effort to repair soured relations

As Ukraine tries to repair its fractured relations with the U.S. administration, Kyiv says it will be able to hold the sprawling front line in the ongoing war with Russia. But those fighting along it are worried by the decisions and tone coming from Washington.

In Ukraine, a mix of anger and pride as Zelenskyy called disrespectful and ordered out of White House

After a combative exchange between Ukraine's president and the Trump administration, the view from Ukraine is of anger and worry — but also pride.

What NATO patrols are watching in the Baltic Sea after undersea cables were severed

At a time when the eight NATO nations bordering the Baltic Sea are on high alert after a string of undersea power and internet cables were suspiciously severed, Russia's shadow fleet is getting extra attention. 
CBC IN UKRAINE

Ukrainians in Kherson survived Russia's occupation. Now, they're being hunted by drones

Authorities in Kherson, Ukraine, believe Russian soldiers are deliberately targeting and terrorizing civilians with drones in an attempt to get them to leave the area.

Ukraine war becomes a testing ground for drones that can evade jamming systems

Russia and Ukraine are turning to fibre-optic drones in an effort to get around drone jamming. Experts say the  technology could have far-reaching implications beyond the war zone because drone jammers are one of the few tools security agencies can use to bring down rogue or suspicious drones. 

Facing exhaustion and North Korean troops, Ukraine's soldiers say the war needs to end

Soldiers fighting for Ukraine describe facing relentless waves of determined North Korean troops, Russian units with improved tactics, and Ukraine’s own struggles with exhaustion and sinking morale.