#Ukraine

Trump’s Greenland threats echo dark moments of cold war alliances

Soviet invasions of allies helped destroy the Warsaw Pact – Trump’s dangerous rhetoric risks repeating the mistake inside NatoDonald Trump’s echoing of Russia’s talking points in its war against Ukraine has long been a cause for alarm and dismay in the west.Now an even more disturbing Kremli...

11/01/2026 08:00 The Guardian

Russian oil depot fire after Ukrainian drone strike - as UN to meet over hypersonic missile attack

A drone strike by Ukraine has caused a fire at an oil depot in Russia's southern Volgograd region, according to regional authorities....

10/01/2026 16:03 Skynews

Why Putin Went Quiet When Challenged by Trump Over Venezuela

For the Russian leader, courting President Trump to secure a favorable resolution in Ukraine, and possibly more, is far more important....

10/01/2026 12:17 New York Times

Russia's use of hypersonic missile brings fresh threat to Europe and NATO

Russia's inclusion of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) in its latest missile and drone strikes on Ukraine has drawn attention well beyond the immediate battlefield - raising urgent questions about the wider security implications for Europe and NATO alike....

10/01/2026 00:01 Skynews

With Missile Strike on Ukraine, Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe

A nuclear-capable missile fired into Ukraine near Poland sent a message to Europe days after its leaders agreed to postwar security guarantees, Russian analysts said....

09/01/2026 22:09 New York Times

Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine

The attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks....

09/01/2026 19:59 New York Times

What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?

The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon....

09/01/2026 18:32 New York Times

Russia fires hypersonic missile at target in Ukraine near NATO border

Russia struck a target in the Ukrainian city of Lviv overnight with its powerful Oreshnik hypersonic missile, just 40 miles from the border with NATO-member Poland....

09/01/2026 15:59 Skynews

£200m allocated for UK armed forces deployment to Ukraine

The government has allocated £200m of funding to prepare the UK's armed forces to be deployed to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal....

09/01/2026 15:26 Skynews

Russia fires hypersonic Oreshnik missile at Ukraine in massive attack

Kyiv dismisses as ‘absurd’ Moscow’s attempt to portray missile launch as retaliation for supposed attempted drone strike on Putin residenceRussia’s military has fired its new hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine during a massive overnight strike.Ukraine confirmed the attack, sa...

09/01/2026 13:38 The Guardian

Ukraine Awards Major Lithium Project to Investors With Links to Trump

Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire friend of Mr. Trump, is among the investors. The move comes as the Trump administration looks for investment opportunities in Ukraine....

08/01/2026 23:55 New York Times

Farage accused of ‘parroting Kremlin lines’ after remarks on UK troops in Ukraine

Pat McFadden says stance on potential peace deployment casts doubt on Reform leader’s commitment to national securityUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has been accused of “parroting Kremlin lines” after saying that he would vote against any UK government plans to deploy the milit...

08/01/2026 11:20 The Guardian

Russian Strikes Knock Out Power in Dnipro Region of Ukraine

The Ukrainian authorities urged residents in the Dnipro region to stock up on water as crews raced to restore service....

08/01/2026 09:47 New York Times

EU accused of fuelling Putin’s war by importing Russian liquefied natural gas

Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG by 2027, shipments to European ports increased in the last yearEuropean governments have been accused of fuelling Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as new data shows the Kremlin earned an estimated €7.2bn (£6.2bn) last year from exporting its liquefie...

08/01/2026 05:00 The Guardian

‘How is it possible?’: Berliners demand answers after sabotage causes blackout

Arson attack that left parts of German capital in darkness for days stirs outrage over infrastructure insecurityEurope live – latest updatesWhen Silke Peters bought a crank radio and a camping stove just after the start of Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine, her husband thought she was “a littl...

07/01/2026 16:20 The Guardian

Shadow attorney general will not advise Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine over Roman Abramovich link

David Wolfson is part of the legal team attempting to recover some of Russian billionaire’s frozen assetsUK politics live – latest updatesThe shadow attorney general, David Wolfson, has recused himself from giving advice to Kemi Badenoch on Ukraine and Russia because he is representing the sanct...

07/01/2026 15:54 The Guardian

MPs would get vote on troop deployment to Ukraine, says Keir Starmer

UK and France ready to send peacekeeping troops, PM tells House of CommonsUK politics live – latest updatesMPs will have a debate and vote before any UK troops are deployed on peacekeeping duties in Ukraine, Keir Starmer has announced at prime minister’s questions.Speaking after Britain and Fran...

07/01/2026 13:19 The Guardian

Reshuffle at Ukraine’s Intelligence Agencies Draws Criticism

Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature....

07/01/2026 12:48 New York Times

Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela

Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else....

07/01/2026 11:56 New York Times

European Allies Agree to Key Security Provisions for Ukraine

Britain and France firmed up a postwar troop commitment in Ukraine, though Russia has said it will reject any deal that allows NATO-country forces in Ukraine....

07/01/2026 06:35 New York Times

Venezuelan Leaders Project Independence

Also, Europe discusses postwar plans for Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday....

06/01/2026 23:02 New York Times

US makes big commitment to Ukraine peace deal – but one man is missing from talks

Although not to be underplayed, the Anglo-French commitment to put a multi-national force into Ukraine after a ceasefire was always on the table....

06/01/2026 21:59 Skynews

UK and France agree to deploy forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal – as it happened

Starmer and Macron ‘sign declaration of intent’ following Paris meeting Their statement also says they “will not stop defending” the UN Charter principles, “including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders”.Nato has made clear that the Arctic region is a prio...

06/01/2026 20:27 The Guardian

UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire

Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubsBritain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for mon...

06/01/2026 20:26 The Guardian

Why won’t Yvette Cooper criticise Trump over Venezuela? Look no further than Ukraine

The foreign secretary faces a tight balancing act between keeping the US involved in peace talks, and trying to maintain international order Anyone trying to understand why Yvette Cooper studiously avoided saying whether the UK viewed the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro as a breach of international la...

06/01/2026 17:02 The Guardian

Zelensky Taps Canadian Politician Chrystia Freeland as Economic Adviser

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former deputy prime minister of Canada, to a role in which she would advise on postwar reconstruction....

06/01/2026 08:32 New York Times

Ukraine's allies meet to discuss security as Trump's Greenland threat looms

Ukraine's allies will meet later today in Paris to discuss the country's security after a potential ceasefire with Russia....

06/01/2026 08:02 Skynews

Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine

The exchange offer was recounted at the time in congressional testimony by Fiona Hill, who ran Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council during the first Trump administration....

05/01/2026 22:53 New York Times

Zelenskyy names Canada’s ex-finance minister as economic adviser in Ukraine

Chrystia Freeland takes on new role amid government shakeup in Kyiv as Ukrainian president replaces key figuresUkraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named Canada’s former finance minister Chrystia Freeland as an adviser on economic development, a move he says will help strengthen the “in...

05/01/2026 18:21 The Guardian

Zelenskyy forces out Ukrainian spy chief who led daring raids against Russia

Vasyl Malyuk reportedly unwilling to leave post as head of the Security Service but will now lead special operationsThe spy chief who led Ukraine’s most audacious behind-the-lines operations in its war with Russia has been forced to resign by Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Vasyl Malyuk, who was awarded the t...

05/01/2026 18:00 The Guardian

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