内容摘要：He said we need to better understand homelessness so we can spot people at risk.

He said we need to better understand homelessness so we can spot people at risk.

Maria is cautiously hoping for a ceasefire. It might "freeze" the conflict at best, she says, but finds it difficult to rely on as she doesn't trust Russia., as well as a halt to mobilisation in Ukraine.

Many experts say that his demands are simply a pretext to continue the war he launched, in spite of heavy Russian casualties.There are also fears that Donald Trump – who has publicly stated that ending the war is one of his top priorities – could be preparing a behind-the-scenes deal with Russia which would force Ukraine to accept painful concessions.Even after a ceasefire, Maria will still be waiting for calls and rare meetings, as the Ukrainian air force will have to stay alert for a long time.

And while there may be peace in Ukraine, she wonders if her husband will ever be at peace again. Maria says Ivan, who has been deeply affected by the fighting on the front line, has a "patriotic soul" and will continue serving even after the war.Maria feels it is important for him to not feel the casualties were in vain, and remains hopeful that the Russian-held parts of Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk and Luhansk will one day be returned.

The priority for Maria now is to reassure her husband and offer him optimism. She dreams of a future where her young family can finally start to rebuild their life in a home of their own, in their own country.

"My husband needs to know that we are always waiting for him."Sir Alister served as Scottish secretary from 2019 until he stood down, later receiving a knighthood in Sunak's previous round of honours in July 2024.

During the election campaign, he was the most senior politicianThe former MP for Dumfries and Galloway admitted placing three bets but has previously said he did not breach any rules and has not been investigated by the Gambling Commission.

Hart spent nearly two years as Sunak's chief whip, responsible for party discipline and ensuring MPs vote with the government.The publication of his parliamentary diaries last month, which included stories of an MP being trapped in a brothel and politicians demanding knighthoods, caused a stir in Westminster and were criticised by some Tories for revealing the secrets of his time in government.