51 m. ago Brits must build bomb shelters NOW to prepare for Russia war, says ex

The former head of the British Army warned the UK had to build more bomb shelters for the public and prepare for a potential war against Russia in the next five years

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5 h. ago Nato scrambles jets as Russia launches most intense drone and missile blitz of the war

Russia is believed to have launched up to 30 missiles and 700 military drones in a major escalation overnight

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5 h. ago Nato scrambles jets as Russia launches one of the most intense drone and missile blitzes of the war

Russia is believed to have launched up to 30 missiles and 700 military drones in a major escalation overnight

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6 h. ago Britain must start building bomb shelters NOW to prepare for war with Russia in next five years, says ex

Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, who stood down as Chief of the General Staff last summer, fears a clash with Putin by 2030 was a 'realistic possibility'.

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9 h. ago NATO scrambles warplanes as Putin launches fresh wave of deadly drone and bomber strikes on Ukraine

Russia staged the most intense attacks of the war on the west of the country - with estimates suggesting up to 30 missiles and 700 military drones were unleashed.

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9 h. ago NATO warplanes scrambled as Putin unleashes most destructive attack since war began

Estimates suggested between 20 and 30 missiles and up to 700 military drones were unleashed - marking the most intense attacks of Russia's war on western Ukraine

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18 h. ago UK must prepare for possible war with Russia within five years, ex

In an interview with The Telegraph, General Sir Patrick Sanders warned that the government needs to act swiftly to improve national resilience

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44 h. ago World War 3 fears grow as world leaders demand more cash to stop Putin

European leaders urged private business and equity on Thursday to invest in rebuilding Ukraine now, even as Russia accelerates its war, as they opened an annual recovery conference with announcements of a new equity fund

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44 h. ago US disappointed by Russia’s ‘lack of flexibility’ to end Ukraine war as Kyiv pounded by drones

Marco Rubio held a frank conversation with Sergei Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur, while Volodymyr Zelensky met with fellow world leaders in Rome for the Ukraine recovery conference

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47 h. ago Zelenskyy says he has received positive signals from US over resumption of military aid – Europe live

Ukraine president says he has held constructive talks with Trump and that European allies will help pay for Patriot systemsZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Starmer and Macron urge allies to increase pressure on Putin after ‘frank’ talks between US and Russia on Ukraine – Europe live

Leaders of UK and France call for fresh sanctions on Moscow after Marco Rubio and Sergei Lavrov hold ‘important’ conversationZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago US disappointed and frustrated by lack of progress on Ukraine, Rubio tells Russia’s Lavrov in ‘frank’ exchange – Europe live

US secretary of state has ‘substantive and frank’ conversation with Russian foreign minister over situation in UkraineZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Russia’s frozen assets must be used to rebuild Ukraine, says Zelenskyy, as he hits out at ‘terrorism’ of daily attacks – Europe live

Kyiv said Russia launched around 400 drones and 18 missiles against Ukraine overnightZelenskyy also repeatedly thanks partners for their help so far, saying it is thanks to their help it was able to start building a modern air force.“We’ve done it in record time. No other country has switched from Soviet aircraft to F-16 and Mirages this quickly,” he says.I urge all our partners: increase your investments when Russia increases its attacks. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Zelenskyy urges west to hit Russia with sanctions after huge attack on Kyiv

Ukrainian president wants allies to speed up action against Putin after two killed in second night of major strikesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s allies to speed up imposing new sanctions on Russia after another huge wave of strikes on his country’s capital killed two people and left more wounded.“Sanctions must be imposed faster, and pressure on Russia must be strong enough that they truly feel the consequences of their terror,” the Ukrainian president said on social media. Ukraine’s air defence force said Moscow sent 400 drones and 18 missiles across the country in the early hours. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago European court finds Russia responsible for human rights abuses during Ukraine invasion

Europe’s top human rights court is set to rule Wednesday on Russia’s actions in the conflict in Ukraine

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61 h. ago Russian attack on Kyiv leaves two dead a day after largest assault of war

Another huge wave of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s capital as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov due to meet with Marco RubioA huge wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left more wounded, Kyiv’s military administration said early on Thursday, with reports of loud blasts echoing over the city throughout the night.The administration warned of a threat from drones and ballistic weapons and told all residents to “immediately head to the nearest shelters”. Dozens of residents of the capital took shelter in a central metro station during the attack, an Agence France-Presse reporter said, sleeping on mats, calming pets or waiting out the attack on camping furniture. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Pope offers to hold talks with Russia after meeting Zelenskyy – Europe live

Vatican statement said the pair ‘discussed the ongoing conflict and the urgent need for a just and lasting peace’Following a similar decision by Germany yesterday, the European Union has also summoned the Chinese ambassador following an incident in which China’s military allegedly targeted a German aircraft with a laser during an EU security mission in the Red Sea, Reuters reported.“The Chinese military’s use of a laser to target a German aircraft patrolling with EU Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea is dangerous and unacceptable,” said Anouar El Anouni, spokesperson for the EU’s Foreign and Security Policy.This act put personnel at risk and compromised the aircraft’s mission. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Landmark ruling made over Russia’s responsibility for downing flight MH17

Europe’s top human rights court is the first international court to rule over Russia’s responsibility for downing flight MH17 and for their actions in the conflict in Ukraine

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3 d. ago Trump said he threatened to ‘bomb the s***’ out of Moscow if Putin ignored him and attacked Ukraine

Donald Trump bragged on the presidential campaign he was prepared to strike Russia and China

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3 d. ago Human rights court to make landmark ruling over Russia’s responsibility for Ukraine war

Europe’s top human rights court is set to rule Wednesday on Russia’s actions in the conflict in Ukraine

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