2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Maritime drone shoots down Russian fighter jet for first time, says Kyiv

Ukrainian military intelligence claims Su-30 destroyed over waters near Russian port city of Novorossiisk, drawing no comment from Moscow. What we know on day 1,166See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine has destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, according to Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, in what it said was the world’s first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone. The GUR’s statement on social media on Saturday said the fighter had been shot down by a military intelligence unit called Group 13 on Friday over waters near Novorossiisk, a major Russian port city on the Black Sea. The Russian defence ministry did not comment on the Ukrainian claim, but an authoritative Russian blogger believed to be close to the ministry said the jet had been shot down. “The pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors,” the blogger, who goes by the name Rybar, said on Telegram. Meanwhile, the mayor of Novorossiisk declared a state o...

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6 h. ago Now British drone troops destined to aid Ukraine's war effort face new enemy: Health and safety!

Troops have been told to stop flying drones that weigh more than 250g (9oz) - the weight of a cucumber - over their comrades while training on Salisbury Plain.

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18 h. ago JD Vance says 'Trump brokered greatest peace deal of 21st Century' if Russia Ukraine war ends

If Putin's war in Ukraine comes to an end it will be all thanks to Orange Manbaby Donald Trump as the US President 'brokered one of the greatest peace deals', claims Vice President JD Vance

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24 h. ago VP Vance's global travels are a mix of diplomacy, dealmaking, soft power and family time

President Donald Trump has dispatched Vice President JD Vance all over the world in the opening months of the administration

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26 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drone barrage, injuring 46

Nighttime strikes in four districts prompt fresh appeal from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to boost air defences. What we know on day 1,165See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene posts rambling rant about ‘rogue judicial system’ and occupying Ukraine

Firebrand Georgia Republican handled a range of subjects in her Friday afternoon tweet, including Iran, Ukraine, the war in Iraq, the Covid vaccine, as well as what she called the ‘evil transgender assault against our children’

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32 h. ago US steps back from peace talks, saying it won’t mediate between Russia and Ukraine

JD Vance says ‘this isn’t our war’ as state department warns envoys will stop flying around the world ‘at drop of a hat’

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43 h. ago Russia and North Korea build first road bridge linking the two countries in show of 'friendly, good

Relations and exchange programs between the two countries have been flourishing in recent years, with North Korea supplying ammunitions and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine

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52 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy hails ‘historic’ minerals deal as an equal partnership with US

Ukrainian president says the deal was the result of Vatican meeting with Donald Trump. What we know on day 1,164See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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52 h. ago JD Vance says Trump casualty Mike Waltz was not fired after lasting only '9.2 Scaramuccis'

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52 h. ago JD Vance says Trump casualty Mike Waltz was not fired and actually received a 'promotion'

JD Dunce says Donald Trump's decision to move Mike Waltz out of the role of national security adviser is actually a 'promotion' - Waltz has faced mounting controversy in his role

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56 h. ago Truth behind Russia's 'plan B' as viral post claims 'capitulation of Kyiv in 60 days'

A number of Telegram channels have reportedly said how and when Russia will beat Ukraine in the war with 'plan b'- but users have been warned why they should be careful when reading them

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59 h. ago Trump approves first weapons shipment to Ukraine since becoming president, report says, after minerals deal agreed – Europe live

Trump administration suspended delivery of US military aid to Ukraine in March but is now set to restore exportsUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago JD Vance to fall out with France and Donald Trump as 'cracks appear' in relationship

EXCLUSIVE: Poor old France is in for it, the Scotts are going to be upset too – and Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being told he has to give his land up... if you believe in the power of psychics, that is

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65 h. ago What is the new road bridge North Korea is building with Russia?

War monitor says Russia and North Korea will likely use Tumen river bridge for material transportation

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68 h. ago Ukraine’s PM hails ‘good and equal’ minerals deal with US – Europe live

Ukraine to retain ‘full control over resources and infrastructure’ under agreement, says Denys Shmyhal Full report: US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against RussiaUkraine and the US signed a long-awaited minerals deal last night, signaling a major step forward in bilateral relations. But the full text of the agreement, including key details on the contentious small print issues that dragged out negotiations, has yet to be made public.Ukrainian prime minister Denys Shmyhal suggested yesterday that the process of ratifying the agreement could start today, with party consultations. Expect more details to emerge. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that solidifies investment in Kyiv’s defense against Russia

Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to UkraineThe US and Kyiv have signed an agreement to share profits and royalties from the future sale of Ukrainian minerals and rare earths, sealing a deal that Donald Trump has said will provide an economic incentive for the US to continue to invest in Ukraine’s defense and its reconstruction after he brokers a peace deal with Russia.The minerals deal, which has been the subject of tense negotiations for months and nearly fell through hours before it was signed, will establish a US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund that the Trump administration has said will begin to repay an estimated $175bn in aid provided to Ukraine since the beginning of the war. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US and Ukraine sign minerals deal that could have massive impact on war with Russia

The United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement over access to Ukraine's natural resources.

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3 d. ago US and Ukraine sign deal to set up reconstruction investment fund – Europe live

US treasury department announces deal after reports of last-minute obstacles apparently overcome Ukraine war briefing: US and Kyiv ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal amid uncertainty over last-minute hurdlesIn Spain, harrowing stories have continued to emerge after much of the Iberian Peninsula was plunged into an hours-long blackout earlier this week.Jonathan Bernal, a window washer in Madrid, has detailed how he and a co-worker were cleaning the outside windows of a skyscraper when the power went out. For four hours they ended up stranded on hanging scaffolding, some 240 metres above the city. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: US and Kyiv ‘ready to sign’ minerals deal amid uncertainty over last

Ukraine’s first deputy PM travels to Washington to sign deal as later reports claim US pushing Ukraine to sign extra documents Kyiv felt were not ready Ukraine and the US said they were ready to sign a minerals deal, amid reports that a last-minute obstacle injected uncertainty into the timing. “Our side is ready to sign. The Ukrainians decided last night to make some last-minute changes,” US treasury secretary Scott Bessent told reporters. “We’re sure that they will reconsider that and we are ready, if they are.”Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, is on her way to the US to sign the minerals deal, according to a senior source in the Ukrainian presidency. Ukraine’s prime minister, Denis Shmyhal, said on Wednesday that the reworked deal would be signed within the next 24 hours and would have to be ratified by the Ukrainian parliament.But later reports claimed the US was pushing Ukraine to sign additional documents, but that Kyiv felt they were not ready yet. The ...

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