Ellie Cook is a Newsweek security and defense reporter based in London, U.K. Her work focuses largely on the Russia-Ukraine war, the U.S. military, weapons systems and emerging technology. She joined Newsweek in January 2023, having previously worked as a reporter at the Daily Express, and is a graduate of International Journalism at City, University of London. Languages: English, Spanish.You can reach Ellie via email at [email protected]. 

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Yevgeny Kuklychev is Newsweek’s London-based Senior Editor for Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. He previously headed Newsweek’s Misinformation Watch and Newsweek Fact Check. Yevgeny focuses on Russia and Ukraine war, European and US Politics, misinformation and fact checking. He joined Newsweek in 2021 and previously worked at the BBC, MTV, Bonds & Loans and First Draft. He is a graduate of Warwick University. Languages: English, Russian.

You can get in touch with Yevgeny by emailing [email protected]

Yevgeny Kuklychev

Security & Defense Reporter