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Putin ‘has no interest in peace’, says Zelenskyy, as US accuses Russian leader of ‘escalating at every turn’ – Ukraine war live

21/11/2024 20:52 The Guardian

How might Russia respond to UK and US letting Ukraine hit it with their missiles?

20/11/2024 18:37 The Guardian

U.S. Pauses Operations at Kyiv Embassy, Warning of ‘Significant Air Attack’

The unusual alert came a day after Ukraine used American-made ballistic missiles to strike Russian territory for the first time. At least two other Western embassies closed for the day after the warning....

20/11/2024 16:40 New York Times

Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine

Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties....

20/11/2024 14:09 New York Times

US embassy in Kyiv closes over threat of ‘significant attack’ | First Thing

It comes as the Kremlin rules out a ‘freeze’ in the conflict. Plus, 204 industrial farming lobbyists attend Cop29Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.The US embassy in Kyiv closed on Wednesday because of a potential significant air attack. “Out of an abundanc...

20/11/2024 12:57 The Guardian

Latest Russian airstrikes on Ukraine threaten ‘catastrophic power failure’

Targeting of substations connected to three working nuclear plants risks nuclear catastrophe in Europe, says GreenpeaceRussia-Ukraine war live: latest news updatesUkraine’s power network is at “heightened risk of catastrophic failure” after Russia’s missile and drone attack on Sunday, Greenp...

20/11/2024 05:00 The Guardian

What is hybrid warfare, which some fear Russia will use after Ukraine’s strike?

Strike with US-made missiles has prompted fears of Russian reprisal that would broaden the scope of a frontlineRussia-Ukraine war live: latest news updatesA Ukrainian strike using American-made missiles to hit targets deep inside Russia using American-made weaponry, has prompted renewed fears of rep...

19/11/2024 23:30 The Guardian

US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks

Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside RussiaRussia-Ukraine war live: latest news updatesThe US state department said it was “incredibly” concerned about Russia’s campaign of hybrid warfare against the west, amid fears...

19/11/2024 20:59 The Guardian

US calls on Russia to ‘stop bellicose and irresponsible rhetoric’ – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest full report here:US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacksRussian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday approved an updated nuclear doctrine, Reuters reports the document posted on the government’s websi...

19/11/2024 20:05 The Guardian

Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia

A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia....

19/11/2024 18:49 New York Times

Salisbury inquiry: novichok bottle may have been ‘re-sealed’ after poisoning

Russian agents suspected of nerve agent attack may have used portable heat sealer during ‘missing 33 minutes’Two Russian agents suspected of carrying out the Salisbury nerve agent poisoning may have used a portable heat sealer to repackage a fake perfume bottle containing novichok during a “mi...

19/11/2024 18:20 The Guardian

Global stock markets fall and bonds jump as fears grow over Ukraine war

Investors dash to safe-haven currencies after Putin updates nuclear doctrine and Ukraine fires missiles into RussiaRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesGlobal stock markets fell and bond prices have jumped after reports that Ukraine had fired a US-made long-range missile into Russia for the fir...

19/11/2024 16:08 The Guardian

Atacms: what are the missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia for first time?

Joe Biden gave the green light for the US-made weapon to be used inside Russia. How will it affect the war?Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesSenior US and Ukrainian officials have confirmed that US-made Atacms missiles have been fired into Russian territory for the first time during the Ukra...

19/11/2024 15:18 The Guardian

Trump reportedly calling senators to get Matt Gaetz confirmed as attorney general – US politics live

Trump said to be digging in on choice for job, according to media report, despite growing cross-party concernRussia has claimed debris from US-made missile has landed in the country’s Bryansk region. Russia’s Ministry of Defence told Russian state-owned media that it had shot down five of the mi...

19/11/2024 13:33 The Guardian

Tuesday briefing: Will a shift in Biden’s missile policy change the war in Ukraine?

In today’s newsletter: Ukraine can now fire US-made long-range missiles into Russian territory – but it may be too little, too late for Volodymyr Zelenskyy• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.The US president, Joe Biden, has lifted the longstanding ban on Ukraine...

19/11/2024 06:42 The Guardian

Is the Russian Army Depleted From Fighting in Ukraine?

Researchers and journalists have found innovative ways to measure Russia’s ability to keep fighting....

19/11/2024 05:01 New York Times

'Very worrying' trend of Russians informing on one another appears to be growing as war grinds on

If there's one thing that defines what Russia has become over the past 1,000 days, it's the letter Z....

18/11/2024 23:46 Skynews

Kremlin says Biden is ‘fuelling fire’ of Ukraine conflict with missiles decision

Moscow will react to Biden’s decision to let Kyiv use longer-range weapons against targets inside Russia, officials sayThe Kremlin has accused Joe Biden’s outgoing US administration of wanting to escalate the conflict in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles for strikes inside Russ...

18/11/2024 16:34 The Guardian

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leadersPeople were not warned against picking up discarded objects after the 2018 novichok attack on the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal despite concerns that a container of the nerve agent had...

18/11/2024 14:02 The Guardian

First Thing: Biden lifts ban on Ukraine firing US weapons deeper into Russia

Ukraine will be permitted to fire US missiles in Kursk region. Plus, attorneys would be unable to stop Trump’s potential Capitol rioters pardon• Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Joe Biden has lifted the ban on Ukraine using long-range missiles to fire into...

18/11/2024 11:07 The Guardian

Russian ballet star dies aged 39 after 'fall from building'

An acclaimed Russian ballet dancer has died aged 39 after reportedly falling off a balcony....

18/11/2024 09:13 Skynews

Vladimir Shklyarov, Russian ballet star, dies aged 39 after falling from building

St Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre says dancer was taking painkillers for an injury and fell from fifth floorThe acclaimed Russian ballet dancer Vladimir Shklyarov has died aged 39.Shklyarov died after falling from the fifth floor of a building on Saturday, a spokesperson for the Mariinsky Theatre...

17/11/2024 23:59 The Guardian

Putin's reaction to any Russian deaths will be crucial to watch - after stunning shift in US policy on long-range missiles

Joe Biden's belated decision to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied, long-range missiles inside Russia will be cheered by Kyiv and will almost certainly prompt the UK to follow suit....

17/11/2024 21:50 Skynews

Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine shows maximalist war aims remain unchanged

As President-Elect Trump talks up negotiations, Putin has made clear his position hasn’t changed since launching invasion in 2022Millions of Ukrainians woke up early on Sunday morning to a massive Russian missile and drone attack on their country’s infrastructure, the biggest assault from Moscow...

17/11/2024 18:04 The Guardian

Keir Starmer promises Ukraine will be ‘top of my agenda’ at G20

UK prime minister to meet world leaders at summit in Brazil that Vladimir Putin has declined to attendUkraine will be “top of my agenda” this week at a meeting of leaders from the world’s most powerful economies, Keir Starmer has pledged, though he said he had “no plans” to follow the Germ...

17/11/2024 17:30 The Guardian

Ukraine war: Emergency power outages after Russia launches massive missile strike on energy grid – as it happened

Biggest air strike in months also hits residential areas and raises fears for Ukraine energy infrastructure ahead of winterFull report: Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in biggest missile strike in months, officials sayThe exiled Russian opposition will hold its first major demonstration agains...

17/11/2024 12:56 The Guardian

The city where schools go underground to flee Russian missiles - and children 'live in constant state of stress'

If you know a teacher, or you are a teacher, you'll understand that many in the profession consider their jobs one of the best in the world, while also acknowledging it can be one of the most stressful....

17/11/2024 00:01 Skynews

Vladimir Shklyarov, Star Russian Ballet Dancer, Dies at 39

The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, which announced the death, did not say how or where he died....

16/11/2024 21:37 New York Times

‘A Russian asset’: Democrats slam Trump’s pick of Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Other nominees – Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Peter Hegseth for secretary of defense – were also condemnedDemocratic lawmakers are slamming Donald Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, saying their former House colleague is a vocal supporter of Russia who...

16/11/2024 16:51 The Guardian

Bitter Infighting Divides Russian Opposition

Accusations of betrayal have already tarnished the movement once led by Aleksei Navalny. Now, the election of Donald J. Trump, a Putin admirer, further complicates the opposition efforts....

16/11/2024 13:41 New York Times

Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish Sea

Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructureA Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after it entered Irish-controlled waters and patrolled an area containing critical energy and internet submarine pipelines and c...

16/11/2024 11:03 The Guardian

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says war will ‘end sooner’ once Trump enters White House

US president-elect says the war has ‘got to stop’ as German chancellor urges Putin to start talks with Kyiv in rare phone call. What we know on day 997Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have once Donald Trump becomes US p...

16/11/2024 08:56 The Guardian

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