Ukraine
Ukraine war briefing: Putin promises revenge after blaming Kyiv for Luhansk attack he says killed six
Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed Ukraine for what he described as a deadly drone attack on a student dorm in Luhansk, a Russian-controlled region in eastern Ukraine, and...
Ukraine war briefing: Oil plant strikes all going to plan, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian drones hit the Syzran oil refinery more than 800km (500 miles) inside Russia, setting it on fire, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday. The Ukrainian president posted a video...
Ukraine war briefing: Fresh threat of attack from Belarus front, warns Zelenskyy
Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive north...
UK struggles to reassure Ukraine after easing new sanctions on Russian oil
The UK was last night desperately trying to reassure Kyiv its new sanctions policy on Russia did not weaken restrictions, after Ukrainian officials warned the change could help Moscow...
Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil
A breach widened in the oil and gas sanctions cordon around Russia on Tuesday, as Britain exempted imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russia crude, but refined...
UN security council meets over Ukraine as Russia and Belarus hold nuclear drills – Europe live
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureMorning opening: UN security council to discuss UkraineJakub KrupaThe UN security council is meeting to discuss the situation...
From sanctioned cars to beauty clinics, Russian rubles have flowed into China’s border towns since Ukraine war
Suited and booted in a navy twinset tracksuit and colourful high-top trainers, Wang Runguo is hustling. Darting across the gleaming floors of his cavernous car showroom, the 45-year-old from...
Ukraine war briefing: Chinese ship hit on way in to Odesa port, says Zelenskyy
Russian drones hit a Chinese ship as part of strikes on civilian vessels approaching Ukraine’s Odesa ports on the Black Sea on Monday, Ukrainian authorities said. The Ukrainian navy...
