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The US president has warned Kyiv against 'backing out' of the minerals deal with Washington.
The writer explores the implications of the Ukraine conflict for the United States, questioning the rationale behind US involvement.
Residents of Kazachya Loknya recount their experiences of living under Ukrainian occupation.
The window for peace in Ukraine is open – but for how long?
The US vice president has dismissed allegations that his heated exchange with the Ukrainian leader was premeditated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa next month.
The EU has summoned Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to Brussels for urgent talks on European security guarantees, as concerns mount over Trump's surprise Russia negotiations.
Explore the dramatic shifts in the Russia-Ukraine war over three years, from initial ambitions to the current stalemate.
As Ukraine commemorates three years of resistance, a dramatic showdown unfolds in Kyiv where EU leaders demonstrate unwavering support while Trump's push for swift peace negotiations threatens to reshape the conflict's future.
Russian forces claim significant victories across multiple fronts, with reports of extensive Ukrainian losses including Western-supplied equipment.
In one of the largest repatriations since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has received the remains of 757 of its fallen defenders.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces readiness for territorial exchanges with Russia, while former US President Donald Trump brokers the release of an American prisoner.
In a heated pre-election debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz outlines his stance on Ukraine's NATO membership whilst warning of the risks of wider conflict with Russia.
US President Donald Trump is preparing an aggressive new sanctions strategy against Russia, aimed at forcing an end to the Ukraine conflict.
A devastating Russian missile strike on Izyum has left five dead and 38 wounded, including a teenage girl, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city since its liberation in 2022. President Zelensky condemned the 'impossible cruelty' as the strike damaged both residential and government buildings, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.
The UN has documented 79 executions of Ukrainian prisoners by Russian forces since August 2023, raising serious concerns about war crimes and human rights violations. The international body warns that inflammatory rhetoric from Russian public figures may be encouraging these unlawful acts, while both sides face accusations of prisoner mistreatment in the ongoing conflict.
In a devastating escalation of drone warfare, Russian forces launched 81 drones across Ukraine, killing four people in Sumy and targeting critical infrastructure. The attack included Iranian-made Shahed drones.
In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.
In one of the largest drone confrontations in the ongoing conflict, Russian air defence systems neutralised over 100 Ukrainian drones across nine regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial warfare.
In a dramatic development, Putin opens the door to Ukraine peace talks while simultaneously dismissing President Zelensky as 'illegitimate'. This, as US President Donald Trump steps into the fray with promises of a quick resolution.
In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.
A devastating Russian double-tap attack combining drones and missiles struck Zaporizhzhia on Thursday, killing one and wounding 25 people - including a two-month-old baby and four rescue workers. Emergency services battled the aftermath of the strategic strike that targeted both civilians and first responders in this key southern Ukrainian city.
Newly confirmed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasises the need for pragmatic diplomacy in resolving the Ukraine conflict, stating that neither side can achieve their 'maximalist goals', while acknowledging the complex nature of negotiations ahead.
Russian President Vladimir Putin extends an olive branch to incoming US President Donald Trump, expressing readiness for Ukraine peace talks while emphasising Russia's interests must be protected. The announcement comes as Trump promises to prevent World War III through diplomatic engagement with both Moscow and Kyiv.
Russia and Vietnam signed an agreement on nuclear energy on Tuesday during a visit by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin aimed at deepening ties between the two long-standing allies.