4 h. ago ‘I wanted to do something more meaningful’: the Chinese nationals fighting for Ukraine

Volunteers defy their government and public opinion in China to risk their lives for an adversary of Beijing’s main geopolitical partnerIn a war that has been characterised by merciless attacks on civilians, one of the worst took place on 8 July 2024. Russia missile strikes killed at least 43 people in cities across Ukraine in one of the deadliest days of the war last year. One of the most shocking blows was to the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in central Kyiv, which reduced the country’s largest paediatric clinic to rubble.Tim, 43, was delivering aid on the outskirts of Kyiv when he heard a missile fly overhead. A short while later, he saw the news on his phone that the children’s hospital had been hit. Along with a British friend, the Chinese national, who asked to be referred to by just his English name, rushed to the scene to help with the recovery efforts. “Seeing the severed limbs, some of them belonging to children, I started crying,” the father-of-two said, tears in his eyes...

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6 h. ago ‘I was doing nothing at home’: the Chinese nationals fighting for Ukraine

Volunteers defy their government and public opinion in China to risk their lives for an adversary of Beijing’s main geopolitical partnerIn a war that has been characterised by merciless attacks on civilians, one of the worst took place on 8 July 2024. Russia missile strikes killed at least 43 people in cities across Ukraine in one of the deadliest days of the war last year. One of the most shocking blows was to the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in central Kyiv, which reduced the country’s largest paediatric clinic to rubble.Tim, 43, was delivering aid on the outskirts of Kyiv when he heard a missile fly overhead. A short while later, he saw the news on his phone that the children’s hospital had been hit. Along with a British friend, the Chinese national, who asked to be referred to by just his English name, rushed to the scene to help with the recovery efforts. “Seeing the severed limbs, some of them belonging to children, I started crying,” the father-of-two said, tears in his eyes...

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3 d. ago Russian pilots eject from fighter jet after being shot down by own side over Crimea, says Ukraine

Ukraine’s navy reportedly intercepted messages about the incident in the occupied territory

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3 d. ago John Terry hits out at 'DISGUSTING' treatment of 'lovely man' Roman Abramovich as Chelsea legend comes out fighting for former owner after he was banned following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Chelsea legend John Terry has leapt to the defence of the club's former owner Roman Abramovich and hit out at the treatment he has received in recent years. 

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3 d. ago Russia gives long prison sentences to captured volunteer Ukrainian fighters

Their trial took place behind closed doors in a military court in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don

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4 d. ago Oleksandr Usyk snubs British heavyweight as opponent for next fight

Usyk looks set to return to the ring next year and has several contenders eyeing up a fight with him, but the Ukrainian has already ruled out one individual

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6 d. ago Lecornu backs delaying rise in French retirement age until after 2027 presidential election – Europe live

PM says that law increasing age to 64 will be put on pause in bid to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would bring down his governmentThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills o...

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6 d. ago Lecornu addresses French parliament in bid to win over Socialists – Europe live

PM will be hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would deepen France’s political crisisThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President...

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6 d. ago Lecornu attempts to rally French cabinet before addressing parliament – Europe live

PM will be hoping to win over enough Socialists to stave off losing a no-confidence vote that would deepen France’s political crisisThe Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President...

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy urges world leaders not to lose momentum for finding peace, and says the war in Europe can also be ended – Europe live

Ukrainian leader expresses hope amid Trump’s Gaza deal, saying ‘it brings more hope for peace in other regions’The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed US president Donald Trump’s desire to focus on the search for a peace deal to end the fighting in Ukraine after achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and hoped he would be able to push Kyiv towards a settlement.Addressing the Israeli Knesset a day earlier after brokering a deal between Israel and Hamas, Trump spoke of wanting to get a deal done with Iran over its nuclear programme, but said he would turn his attention to trying to end the war in Ukraine first.We are already well acquainted with Mr Witkoff; he is effective, has proven his effectiveness now in the Middle East, and we hope that his talents will continue to contribute to the work already under way in Ukraine.The Russian side remains open and ready for peaceful dialogue, and we hope that the influence of the United States and the diplomatic skills of President Trump’s envoys will ...

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6 d. ago Russia TV say Trump's 'intellect not up to par' as poll claims 50% of Russians want to strike NATO

The Orange Manbaby recently suggested that the US could provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles in the fight against Russia – and Kremlin pundits did not like one bit

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1 week ago Indian man fighting with Russian forces surrenders to Ukrainian Army, Kyiv says

Majoti Sahil Mohamed Hussein, 22, claims in video posted by Ukrainian military he joined war to escape prison

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2 w. ago English traitor who is fighting for Putin in Ukraine BURNS his British passport in rambling video

Aiden Minnis, 38, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, posted footage online of himself setting the crucial travel document alight in front of a large Russian flag.

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2 w. ago British Coldstream guards officer who won Ukrainian bravery medal for fighting against Putin's troops despite having lost a leg took his own life aged 40

Captain Edward, 'Ned', Harris was a former Coldstream Guards officer who took up arms to fight against Putin 's force as part of the Ukrainian International Legion.

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2 w. ago “They Believed in the Cause”: New London Memorial Honors British Volunteers Killed Fighting for Ukraine

“They Believed in the Cause”: New London Memorial Honors British Volunteers Killed Fighting for Ukraine  UNITED24 Media

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2 w. ago Parents of Brit, 20, killed fighting in Ukraine say they are 'immensely proud of his courage' and he is 'more than just a soldier or statistic' as they criticise foreign office for lack of support

The parents of a young British soldier killed valiantly fighting in Ukraine have said they are 'immensely proud of his courage'

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2 w. ago Parents of young British man killed in Ukraine say Foreign Office was unhelpful

Marlyn Tarmey joined the foreign legion to fight in Ukraine in March 2024, but was killed in June that same year at just 20 years old.

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3 w. ago Putin makes major decree as WW3 fears increase after 135,000 more soldiers conscripted

Over 135,000 soldiers have been called up by the Kremlin to fight in Ukraine, as Russia continues to pummel targets in Kyiv while crossing into NATO airspace in a huge escalation

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3 w. ago Ukrainian woman who suffered 90% burns while pregnant in Putin drone attack on her home dies from her wounds

Tetyana Sakyian, 23, suffered 90 per cent burns but miraculously surgeons managed to deliver little Nazar at 35 weeks. She died from her injuries while the baby is still fighting for his life.

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last month European countries must be ready to fight Russia as part of security guarantees for Ukraine, says Finland’s president

The Finnish leader said new security guarantees being discussed could see European countries engage militarily with Russia

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