Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in KyivThe EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas earlier said that she would be travelling to the US tomorrow to meet with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, adding that what she called the “Russian narrative” is “strongly represented” in comments being made by the second Donald Trump administration.She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

The soap's 40th anniversary week ended with Martin passing away after a steel beam fell on him in the Queen Vic

Security minister Dan Jarvis was pressed on whether Russia should be allowed to return to the international forum of countries, saying that it is ‘a matter to be discussed with international allies’

European leaders have gathered in Kyiv in a show of support

No injuries reported after incident on Monday, which marks third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesAn incendiary device exploded outside the Russian consulate in Marseille early on Monday, authorities said, on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. No injuries were reported.A second device was thrown but did not explode, and a bomb disposal expert was called to the scene. Continue reading...

Watch live as Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes world leaders to Ukraine on Monday (24 February) as Kyiv marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in Kyivthe She told reporters “I think it’s good that we have as many interactions with the new administration in US as possible. I’m also travelling tomorrow to the US to meet Marco Rubio and others there to discuss these issues, because it’s extremely important.” Continue reading...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky marked three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion with a tribute to the country’s “heroes.”

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Yuliya Danilina talks about her decision to return to Ukraine despite the risks – and the legacy of occupation she found‘I felt paralysed by fear’: Danilina’s escape from Ukraine (2022)Before Russia invaded in 2022, a red dog collar arrived in the post. I’d bought it for my rough collie, Pippa, but it was too large. So I drove to Bucha, a 20-minute drive from my village of Klavdievo-Tarasovo, to get it resized by a leatherworker there. He was very kind and said he could fix it and to come back later that week.The next day, the war started. I managed to escape the bombs and food shortages of the early weeks of the war, I left Ukraine and came to England to be with my then 27-year-old daughter, Sasha. Arriving in March 2022, it took me about a month to come to my senses – I didn’t realise how deeply in shock I was. Continue reading...

A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada arrived in Ukraine’s capital by train Monday morning to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on dueling resolutions

The Prime Minister reiterated Britain’s ‘ironclad’ backing for Kyiv in a series of conversations with allies over the weekend.

President Zelensky declared his focus on Ukraine’s security on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion on Ukraine

Ukrainian president says US military aid was a ‘grant’ rather than a debt but adds that he wants Trump to be ‘on our side’Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is not willing to cave in to intense US pressure to sign a $500bn minerals deal and that he wants Donald Trump to be “on our side” in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv ahead of the third anniversary on Monday of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy said he did not recognise the sum demanded by the White House as apparent “payback” for previous US military assistance. Continue reading...

President’s comment comes a day before third anniversary of Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine

On the eve of the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian president vowed to stand down in exchange for NATO membership - and peace for his war-torn country

President’s comment comes a day before third anniversary of Russia’s full-blown invasion of Ukraine

As the US upends decades of foreign policy, those watching the war unfold from miles away resolve to stand strongMembers of New York’s large Ukrainian community expressed a mix of disillusionment, betrayal, defiance and acute uncertainty about what the future holds for Ukraine after tensions escalated this week between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Geopolitical events in the last week have shocked Ukrainians at home and overseas as well as US lawmakers and allies, as the US president appeared to heavily favor the Russian president Vladimir Putin to dictate peace terms on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...

EastEnders' 40th anniversary twists have paved the way for huge scenes ahead on the BBC soap, including the fallout to Martin Fowler's shocking death, exits and big returns

Foreign Secretary David Lammy will set out the sanctions on Monday to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

As the Austrian capital honours the legacy of its dance king, the race is on to attract the most puntersThe music of Johann Strauss streams through Vienna like the stately Danube. Even the syllables of the composer’s name beat out the rhythm of a waltz, as all Austrian dance teachers know. In their lessons, the words “Jo-hann Strauss” are often swapped in to replace the conventional “one, two, three” step count.Viennese children learn to waltz just like they learn to ride a bike, so the muscle-memory never leaves them. Just as well, because the city is still famous as the home of a 19th-century dance craze that shaped its international image. In this 200th anniversary year of the birth of the “waltz king”, there are rival bids jostling to become the focus of the swirling celebrations. Continue reading...

Ben Stiller is known for starring in many hit films such as Zoolander, Night at the Museum and Meet the Parents and also for his directing work on TV hit Severance, but fans wanted to discuss one of his Disney classics this week

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wales winning the 2005 Six Nations Grand Slam. It was their first cleansweep in the Championship since the 1978 Five Nations, with the Slam being sealed by a victory over Ireland on a never to be forgotten day in Cardiff.

Martin Fowler - played by James Bye - was killed off during the live episode of EastEnders for its 40th anniversary, with Ruby Allen - played by Louisa Lytton - devastated over it

On Thursday night, viewers tuned into BBC One EastEnders' live episode to celebrate their 40th anniversary special

‘Deadpool’ star appeared to poke fun at the legal battle with his wife’s ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star during the show’s anniversary event

His capitulation to Putin over Ukraine reveals a pattern. He’s the patsy: giving everything away, getting little in returnHe parades as a strongman, but in fact he’s weak, weak, weak. In the face of America’s adversaries Donald Trump is, as he might put it, a patsy, a sucker, a pushover. He folds like a pack of cards. He’s a human doormat. A loser.Just consider the gifts he has handed Vladimir Putin this week. He has brought Russia in from the diplomatic cold after three years of ostracism following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, whose anniversary is nearly upon us. Sergei Lavrov, Putin’s foreign minister, was meant to be persona non grata; he remains under international sanctions. Nevertheless, this week in Riyadh he met Trump’s secretary of state, Marco Rubio, in so-called peace talks.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

James Bye exited the soap on its 40th anniversary live episode following a huge stunt in the Queen Vic

The Princess of Wales will join her husband and King Charles for 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year, the Mirror reports.

Russian president expected to make the claims on the third anniversary of his Ukraine war on February 24

‘Deadpool’ star appeared to poke fun at the legal battle with his wife’s ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star during the show’s anniversary event

Vladimir Putin is preparing to spin the anniversary of his invasion of Ukraine as a victory for his "special military operation", according to Ukrainian military intelligence

‘Deadpool’ star appeared to poke fun at the legal battle with his wife’s ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star during the show’s anniversary event

The BBC Radio 2 star was seen taking over Albert Square to mark EastEnders' 40th anniversary celebrations.

EastEnders actress Lacey Turner returned to the BBC soap as Stacey Slater for the 40th anniversary live episode, which saw the Queen Vic go up in flames and collapse.

His character Martin Fowler died on Thursday after being trapped by a beam as the show celebrates its 40th anniversary this week.

EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt said a co-star was "really shaken up" after getting something wrong in a live episode of the soap, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary

WARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT: The sculptor in Lithuania who created the phallic symbol in the image of Vladimir Putin said he is taking it on tour, and is open to suggests as to what to with it

EastEnders fans watched the live episode for the 40th anniversary tonight, which featured various cast members like James Bye, Kellie Bright, Denise Parish and Lacey Turner

EastEnders star James Bye has spoken out after his character, Martin Fowler, was killed off in a heartbreaking twist on the soap's 40th anniversary

EastEnders' Sonia Fowler gave birth during the 40th anniversary episode in the Queen Vic

EastEnders fans were given a second chance to vote on a major storyline when the 40th anniversary episode came to an end - and it was all to do with Sonia Fowler's baby names

Denise Fox made her choice on tonight's live EastEnders episode as part of its 40th anniversary week, with fans deciding whether she should be with Jack Branning or Ravi Gulati

EastEnders cast and crew took on a live episode on BBC One on Thursday night, and one moment in particular got viewers talking as the 40th anniversary continued

EastEnders cast and crew took on a live episode on BBC One on Thursday night, and one moment in particular got viewers talking as the 40th anniversary continued

Projectiles thrown at consulate building on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - it is not yet clear if the incident is linked

Blast comes on third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - it is not yet clear if the incident is linked

The blasts were caused by Molotov Cocktails thrown over the walls of the property in the southern French port city this morning.

As he braces for a potentially stormy showdown with Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday, Keir Starmer will join a group call and confirm fresh sanctions against Putin's cronies.

European leaders have gathered in Kyiv in a show of support

The three-year mark of the war came at a sensitive moment for Kyiv as Zelensky navigates a changing international environment upended by Trump's changes to the US approach to the war.

The three-year mark of the war came at a sensitive moment for Kyiv as Zelensky navigates a changing international environment upended by Trump's changes to the US approach to the war.

Ukraine president pays tribute to ‘absolute heroism’ of Ukrainians as EU leaders arrive in KyivSee all our Ukraine coverageHungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó has chosen the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine to post to Facebook to announce that his country is unwilling to press ahead with the extension of sanctions on Russian individuals at the European Union’s foreign ministers meeting on Monday.Reuters reports he added that Hungary would also not consent to the EU committing tens of billions of euros for more arms supplies to Ukraine. Continue reading...

From a fight over a $500bn minerals deal to Trump ‘surrendering to the Russians’ – here are the key US politics stories from Sunday at a glanceAs Ukraine prepared to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would be willing to step down if it meant peace or membership of Nato, something the US and some other Nato member states oppose. Zelenskyy insisted he wanted good, “friendly” relations with America – a “strategic partner” – and shrugged off Trump’s bruising description of him as a “dictator” for not holding elections during wartime.But he also said that he would not sign a $500bn minerals deal proposed by the US. He said the figure was far higher than the US’s actual military contribution of $100bn. Continue reading...

Martin Fowler died during Thursday’s 40th anniversary live episode of the BBC One soap.

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‘It’s very important to keep talking about the war and keep talking about Ukraine,’ one demonstrator said.

Ukraine’s children have lost much of their childhood to war. Three years into invasion, how are they coping and what are their dreams for the future?

Comments come after Russia launches largest drone attack on eve of third anniversary of invasionVolodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to give a press conference this afternoon at about 14:30 GMT. We will bring you the latest lines from the briefing once its begins.The Russian government has supported comments made by US President Donald Trump about Volodymyr Zelenskyy - such as calling the Ukrainian leader a “dictator” - are “understandable” after Zelenskyy made “inappropriate remarks” about Trump. Continue reading...

The top figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity on Sunday has said “Ukraine’s sovereignty is not up for debate, nor can it be negotiated under the guise of diplomacy,” as he celebrated Mass in Istanbul on the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia has launched a record number of drones into Ukraine on the eve of the three-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion

Drones intercepted in at least 13 regions including Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv and Odesa, according to Ukrainian authoritiesVolodymyr Zelenskyy is urging for peace in the region following the large-scale Russian attack. In a post on X, the Ukrainian president wrote:Every day, our people stand against aerial terror. On the eve of the third anniversary of the full-scale war, Russia launched 267 attack drones against Ukraine — the largest attack since Iranian drones began striking Ukrainian cities and villages. In total, nearly 1,150 attack drones, more than 1,400 guided aerial bombs and 35 missiles of various types were launched this week. I thank everyone who repels such attacks on a daily basis—our aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups of the air force and defence forces. I also thank those on the ground who save lives and respond to the aftermath of shelling—the state emergency service, medics, and the nationa...

Vladimir Putin’s aggression has led to the death of thousands of civilians and laid waste to a country. On the eve of the third anniversary of the invasion, Ukrainians tell the Standard they are bruised but not beaten.

Thousands protest in London ahead of third anniversary of Ukraine war  Sky News

Central London march in support of Ukraine to take place on anniversary of Russian invasion  Yahoo News UK

On the three year anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine frontline soldiers tell World affairs editor Sam Kiley that it’s Russia that should be suing for peace

Two years ago, transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds. The killers had been radicalised on the dark web, while the victim was trapped in an online world of her own. Now her mother has become friends with the parent of one of the murderers. On the second anniversary of Brianna’s death, Esther sits down with Simon Hattenstone to discuss her daughter’s murder and her own extraordinary response. Continue reading...

Former EastEnders star James Alexandrou has broken his silence after the dramatic live episode that saw Martin Fowler killed off during the soap's 40th anniversary special.

James Bye and Lacey Turner led the cast of EastEnders during the live episode, with their characters Martin Fowler and Stacey Slater central to the 40th anniversary celebration

Russian president expected to make the claims on the third anniversary of his Ukraine war on February 24

Former Martin Fowler actor James Alexandrou has broken his silence after the iconic EastEnders character was killed off on the BBC One soap during the 40th anniversary live death

EastEnders fans watched in horror as the Queen Vic went up in flames during the soap's explosive 40th anniversary week, but the beloved BBC boozer seems to be cursed

BBC's EastEnders left fans devastated as Walford's market trader Martin Fowler died in the 40th anniversary episode, as spoilers reveal what's to come next on the Square

EastEnders fans were left fuming during the show's 40th anniversary live episode after they spotted a glaring prop blunder - which also appeared to predict Martin Fowler's death.

Martin Fowler was dramatically killed off during EastEnders' live episode to mark its 40th anniversary as actor James Bye has revealed why his beloved character had to die

Live episode aired to mark the soap’s fourth decade saw Walford residents fight to survive catastrophic explosion at Queen Victoria pub

Christians in northeast Syria this month will mark the 10th anniversary of an attack by the Islamic State group on more than 30 villages

James Bye and Lacey Turner took centre stage for EastEnders' live episode, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, which ended with with character Martin Fowler's death

EastEnders has been celebrating its 40th anniversary this week with a live episode on Thursday night

EastEnders character Martin Fowler tragically died in Thursday night's dramatic 40th anniversary episode of the BBC One soap

Another EastEnders character could be about to die on the BBC soap, just hours after Martin Fowler was killed off following the 40th anniversary live episode

EastEnders viewers were left in floods of tears over the death of a major character, who has been part of the show for 40 years, in the live 40th anniversary episode

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates from tonight's EastEnders as the BBC soap celebrates its 40th anniversary with another action-packed episode.

Viewers were forced to bid farewell to James Bye's character after he was the second character to die after the Queen Vic's shock explosion.

EastEnders has aired the shock death of a major character who died in the 40th anniversary live episode

Fans were given the power to decide whether Denise should choose Jack or Ravi

Martin Fowler was killed off on EastEnders on Thursday night, during the first of two live episodes to mark the BBC One soap's 40th anniversary

EastEnders viewers are heartbroken as Martin Fowler died in the live 40th anniversary episode, with actor James Bye now breaking his silence on his exit from the soap

EastEnders viewers saw Martin Fowler, played by actor James Bye, brutally killed off during the live episode for the 40th anniversary on Thursday night on the BBC soap

EastEnders aired the tragic death of Martin Fowler during their 40th anniversary live episode - but he may not be the only one making his exit after the tragic events

Europe estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support KyivThe EU is spending more money on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid to Ukraine, a report marking the third anniversary of the invasion has found.The EU bought €21.9bn (£18.1bn) of Russian oil and gas in the third year of the war, according to estimates from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea), despite the efforts under way to kick the continent’s addiction to the fuels that fund Vladimir Putin’s war chest. Continue reading...

Ireland and Dr Greg Olsen celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in August

One former EastEnders actor was feeling nostalgic on the show's 40th anniversary as he took to Instagram to fondly look back at his own days on the soap opera.

Neighbours is reportedly set to be axed once again, two years after the iconic Australian soap was revived by Amazon on its streaming platform.

‘The SNL 50th Covid curse is real,’ said Steve Martin

BBC EastEnders actors were seen celebrating their success at a wild afterparty following the dramatic 40th anniversary live episode, which saw Martin Fowler die.

EastEnders fans were left distracted as Sonia Fowler gave birth to a baby girl during a live episode to mark the soap's 40th anniversary

An EastEnders fan favourite made her shock return in Thursday night's (February 20) live episode as part of the soap's 40th anniversary after weeks of viewer demands.

The name of Sonia Fowler's baby daughter has been revealed on EastEnders after fans were asked to vote on it during the 40th anniversary episode in honour of the show's creators

It was a celebration for the EastEnders cast last night as they celebrated a faultless live episode to celebrate their 40th anniversary - with Patsy Palmer as DJ