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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia peace talks will depend on situation in Middle East
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the time and place of the next round of peace talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine would depend on the security situation in the Middle...
Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sewn by US, spies warn
Denmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia over support for...
At least 55 Ghanaian men killed after Russia ‘lures’ them to fight Ukraine
At least 55 Ghanaians have been killed in Russia’s war with Ukraine after being “lured into battle”, Ghana’s foreign minister has said after a visit to Kyiv in which...
Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Europe live
Morning opening: Russia, Ukraine agree on temporary ceasefire to repair lines to Zaporizhzhia plantJakub KrupaA local ceasefire around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine has been agreed, with...
Defending Nato’s eastern flank from Russia would cost Poland 24 times its current defence budget, minister warns – Europe live
Defending Nato's eastern flank from Russia would cost €1.2tn, Poland saysDefending Nato’s eastern flank in case of a potential Russian aggression would cost at least €1.2tn ($1.42 trillion), Polish...
New Russia sanctions on hold as Hungary blocks EU package ahead of fourth anniversary of Ukraine war – Europe live
Morning opening: New Russia sanctions on holdJakub KrupaThe European Union is increasingly unlikely to reach an agreement on the new, 20th package of sanctions against Russia ahead of tomorrow’s...
Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects
The border with Ukraine is 250km away. But sometimes the front line feels much closer. This part of Russia, Lipetsk region, like many others, has been targeted by Ukrainian...
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
China’s drone exports to Russia use a new route through Thailand
[BANGKOK] On the 30th floor of the Chartered Square building in downtown Bangkok, the low-key office of Skyhub Technologies serves as a nexus for a burgeoning and contentious trade.The...
Winter Paralympics chaos as new country joins EU boycott after UK response
The International Paralympics Committee has sparked chaos with a decision made ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 gamesThe Milan Cortina Paralympics have attracted controversy before they have...
Lisa Nandy slams ‘terrible’ decision to allow Russia into Winter Paralympics
Russia and close ally Belarus will have 10 athletes competing under their flags at the upcoming Winter Paralympics in a first since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022Russia will...