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Latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war
UK to back Ukraine ‘beyond this terrible war’ with 100-year pact, says Starmer
PM visits Kyiv to agree partnership and says Putin shows no signs of wanting to stop ‘unrelenting aggression’
Poland hails breakthrough with Ukraine over second world war Volhynia atrocity
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk reach agreement on massacre of up to 100,000 Poles by Ukrainian nationalists
‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians
If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv
Escalating armed conflict is most urgent threat for world in 2025, say global leaders
World Economic Forum says responses from experts in business, politics and academia also highlight climate crisis
Dfat making ‘urgent enquiries’ after reports Australian man fighting for Ukraine has been killed
Australian government holds ‘grave concerns’ for welfare of Oscar Jenkins, a 32-year-old teacher from Melbourne
Civilian casualties of explosive weapons at highest level in more than a decade
Study says 61,353 non-combatants were killed or wounded in 2024, an increase of 67% on the previous year
Swedish PM says country neither at war nor at peace as armed forces enter Baltic
Ulf Kristersson says ‘hostile intent cannot be ruled out’ as increased surveillance follows suspected cable sabotage
Germany battles to secure ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker adrift off northern coast
The Eventin was sailing from Russia to Egypt with 100,000 tonnes of oil when its engine failed and it lost ability to manoeuvre
Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas
Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administration
Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package
US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s return
Scottish man killed while serving as medic with Ukrainian army
Jordan Maclachlan, 26, died on Friday while serving on the frontline in Ukraine, his family says
Ukraine launches surprise operation in Kursk region, according to reports
Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe
Moldovan region Transnistria shuts down its industries after loss of Russian gas
Breakaway territory of 450,000 people suffers painful and immediate hit as Ukraine ends transit agreement
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week
Russia winds down gas supply to Europe via Ukraine as transit deal expires
Last exports due on New Year’s Day as Europe faces cold snap and higher than usual fall in reserves since September
Only grant Trump a UK state visit if he agrees to Ukraine summit, say Lib Dems
Ed Davey says incoming US president is ‘threat to peace and prosperity’ and relations with him must be transactional
Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit
Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areas
Europe must take responsibility for its own security, says Polish minister
‘Very difficult time’ anticipated as Poland takes over EU presidency against backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty
Expelling Russia’s ambassador ‘on the table’, Wong warns amid fears for Australian Oscar Jenkins
Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine
Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives
In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them
Zelenskyy offers Ukraine’s help to fight California wildfires after Trump Jr post
Ukrainian president says 150 firefighters are ready to be deployed, days after Donald Trump Jr accused LA’s fire department of donating supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine’s capture of North Koreans offers rare insight into Russian alliance, says Zelenskyy
Kyiv keen to emphasise that Ukraine is fighting an unprecedented coalition of malign autocratic states
Ukraine’s highest profile combat unit to recruit English-speaking soldiers
Azov, a volunteer brigade, plans to form international battalion to boost numbers as Ukraine heads into fourth year of war
Zelenskyy urges westen allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns
Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’
Rystad Energy releases data days after Ukraine stopped flows of Russian gas through its pipelines
First Thing: Convicted January 6 rioters anticipate Trump pardons four years after US Capitol attack
‘We’re excited that we have our country back,’ one convicted man said. Plus, Adrien Brody wins Golden Globe for The Brutalist
‘It is impossible to outrun them’: how drones transformed war in Ukraine
Small FPV drones, which travel at 37mph, have become ubiquitous, evolving from ‘a novelty to a weapon of choice’
Helsinki arena to reopen in spring after being left in limbo by Russian sanctions
Finnish real estate company says deal for sports and entertainment venue will restore it to its former glory
Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water as Russia stops gas flow
Supply of gas to Transnistria halted as transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expires
Russia and Ukraine swap at least 300 prisoners in exchange deal
Some of Ukrainians had been held since early days of war, while Russians were captured in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive