The pivotal moment that plunged Putin’s war into crisis
One decision in February had dramatic consequences for the Russian army. Since then, Ukraine has seized the initiative – both on and off the battlefield
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Patriot missile shortage has created ‘window of vulnerability’ Russia is exploiting in Ukraine
Countries that rely on US-made air defence system feel increasingly exposed as interceptor supplies dwindle Russia is exploiting a critical global shortage of air defence interceptor missiles as it ramps…
Merz hails ‘fresh start’ as Magyar visits Berlin but Ukraine rift remains
Hungary will send 'neither weapons nor soldiers to Ukraine,' says Magyar
Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missile strikes in deadly overnight attack
The attack stretched from night into day and the boom of explosions reverberated across cities. Officials said that 12 people were killed in Dnipro and six in Kyiv.
Russia Is Showing Signs of Weakness in Ukraine. So It Hits Harder.
The war has not been going the Kremlin’s way recently, with battleground losses and mounting casualties. With renewed strikes, Moscow hopes to gain a better position for negotiations.
Hundreds of Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 14 people – video
Russia launched 73 missiles and 656 drones at Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force, including eight hypersonic Tsirkon missiles. The main targets were Kyiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava and…
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones, missiles in major attack; 11 dead, scores hurt
Kyiv resident talks of 'apocalypse' as capital pounded; people believed trapped under collapsed 24-story building; air force says hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles fired The post Russia strikes…
Ukraine
Deadly air raids across Ukraine after warnings of Russian strike wave
Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv hit, with apartment buildings among the targets according to officials, after president said intelligence predicted ‘massive strike’ Russian air raids on major Ukrainian centres including Kyiv,…
Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: Ending war before winter ‘correct and realistic’, says senior Kyiv aide
Budanov backs Zelenskyy call to capitalise on Kyiv’s strong position on battlefield; Kyiv under heavy attack into Tuesday morning. What we know on day 1,560 A deal to end the…
World
Russia-Ukraine peace deal by winter ‘realistic’, Zelenskyy aide says
Talks brokered by the United States on moving toward a peace accord have ground to a halt as Washington has focused on the conflict in Iran.
Across Europe
France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate
According to French authorities, the Tagor was on its way from Murmansk in northwestern Russia when it was boarded
France
French navy boards Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic – video
France has released footage that appears to show French naval commandos boarding a ship suspected of being part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and subject to international sanctions. The French president,…
France
French navy seizes Russia-linked oil tanker in Atlantic
President Macron says ship subject to sanctions and posts video of operation that took place with UK supportA suspected Russian oil tanker has been detained in the Atlantic, France has…
Andriy Yermak, Once the Muscle Behind Zelensky, Is Now Crowdfunding Bail Money
Volodymyr Zelensky’s onetime right-hand man is accused of embezzling millions of dollars and consulting a fortuneteller on political decisions.
To Improve Ukraine’s Military, She Calls Out the Ugly Parts
Olha Reshetylova has been tasked by the government with overseeing soldiers’ rights. Some commanders resent her, but she says her work makes the armed forces stronger.
‘I was five seconds from death’: Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine’s richest man, on owning Shakhtar and resisting Russia
In a rare interview, the businessman discusses football, his ownership of the Azovstal steelworks and why he is optimistic about the futureIt is the morning after Russia’s heaviest aerial raid…
Russia
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv denies its drone hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Russian atomic energy agency claim that drone strike damaged Europe’s largest nuclear plant just a ‘propaganda ploy’, Ukraine military says. What we know on day 1,558Russia’s state nuclear energy company…
Tearful Oliynykova demands Shnaider face sanctions for ‘supporting war’
Russia’s Shnaider played in Gazprom-funded eventOliynykova lost 7-5, 6-1 to Shnaider in French OpenOleksandra Oliynykova has called for Diana Shnaider to face sanctions for her participation in a Gazprom-funded exhibition…
Canada
Canadian drones will head to Ukrainian battlefield under production deal
The defence ministers of Canada and Ukraine signed an agreement to support the co-production of drones on the margins of the CANSEC defence trade show in Ottawa this week.
Canada
Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows
Vladimir Kara-Murza told Global News that mounting military and economic failures have stripped away Putin's strongman image and exposed him as 'increasingly weak.'
Romania
Could Nato be dragged into Ukraine-Russia war? – The Latest
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prompted swift condemnation and threats of repercussion from…
Vladimir Putin
Putin’s cabal must be brought to trial for crimes in Ukraine. With this plan, the world can do that | Gordon Brown
A special tribunal akin to Nuremberg will not only force Russia to explain its culpability, it will show how vital it is to uphold international lawVladimir Putin should be worried.…
Romania
Were Romanian Casualties From a Russian Drone Strike Inevitable?
The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.
Romania
‘Russia’s reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’, says Nato’s Rutte after drone hits Romania – Europe live
‘We stand with our Nato ally’ says US as Romanian president says strike near Ukrainian border is ‘most serious security incident’ since start of warThe incident comes just days after…
Romania
Russian drone hits Romanian apartments, wounding two people and starting fire
Armed drone was part of attack on Ukraine, say Romanian authorities after military scrambled F-16 fighter jets in response A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on…
Russia
Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden
Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556Sweden will donate 16 of…
World
UN condemns escalation in Ukraine war
The appeals come days after one of the worst combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
International
Learning from Ukraine, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones have become Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israeli soldiers and civilians, along both sides of the Lebanese border, and are now seen as the biggest threat there, as fighting…
EU-Ukraine
The Brief – An offer Kyiv should not refuse
“We need to grasp the opportunity right now and move as quickly as possible to get everything that is possible"
Russia
Moscow fears US could push Venezuela to sell its Soviet-era weapons to Ukraine
Caracas has focused on rebuilding ties with Washington since Maduro's ouster
Fighter Jets
Ukraine to buy 20 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden
Kyiv will finance the first acquisition with funds from the EU's €90 billion loan
Arseniy Yatsenyuk
INTERVIEW: Ukraine should accept ‘associate membership,’ ex-PM says
It is time for Ukraine to take any chances that are available, says Yatsenyuk
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
How Ukraine’s Street Style Is Shaped by the War
In Kyiv, military-inspired fashion can be seen everywhere. Soldiers and civilians alike say it’s a show of solidarity, not a fad.
Europe
Kaja Kallas warns against walking into Russian ‘trap’ as EU ministers meet for talks – Europe live
EU chief diplomat says ‘not much happening’ in talks as she cautions against focus on personalities rather than strategyElsewhere, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson…
Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington
Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555 Continue reading...
European club football
Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs
Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competitionUefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs…