9 h. ago Moscow hit by drone strikes after Ukraine accuses Putin of trying to derail Trump peace bid

The drone strikes mark the second concerted Ukrainian attack on Moscow in three days - and appeared to be in direct response to Putin setting multiple conditions for any ceasefire

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31 h. ago Putin may have ‘international call’ later, says Kremlin, as US team heads to Moscow for Ukraine talks – Europe live

Talks over ceasefire come as Russian operation to expel Ukrainian forces in final stage, claims KremlinTrump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefireSuspilne, Ukraine's state broadcaster, reports that Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, and partially occupied Zaporizhzhia were the Ukrainian regions that suffered overnight Russian attacks. Ukraine’s military has claimed it shot down 74 of 117 drones overnight, and that Russia also launched an Iskander-M missile.Russian media reports that Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, has arrived in Moscow. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Russia hits Volodymyr Zelensky's home town with missile strike after Ukraine's massive drone attack on Moscow

The air strikes came as diplomatic talks were being held on a ceasefire plan

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69 h. ago Trump to speak to Putin about ceasefire as Zelenskyy accepts 30

US president also plans to invite Ukrainian president back to the White House after Kyiv accepts US-backed ceasefire proposalAs the talks in Jeddah take place behind the closed doors, let’s catch up with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen’s comments at the European Parliament in Strasbourg earlier this morning.She told EU lawmakers that “the European security order is being shaken, and so many of our illusions are being shattered,” with increasingly aggressive posture from Russia and the shift in US defence policy. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US and Ukraine hold crunch talks about how to end Putin’s invasion in Saudi Arabia

The talks come hours after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack of the war against Russia

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3 d. ago How did Ukraine’s ‘unprecedented’ drone attack manage to break through Moscow’s defences?

The drones used by Ukraine were home built, employ the latest technology and sent in such numbers that Russian air defences were unable to cope

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3 d. ago Hopes rise over US and Ukraine peace deal talks despite Donald Trump's clash with Volodymyr Zelensky

Ahead of the diplomatic talks, Ukraine hit back at Russia with a huge drone attack after days of heavy air strikes by Putin’s forces

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3 d. ago Moscow hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack as US and Ukraine officials meet for peace talks – Europe live

US and Ukraine officials meet in Jeddah after Moscow authorities said one person was killed in a drone attack on the Russian capitalUS and Ukrainian delegation have started their meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine’s foreign ministry just said, posting a video of the Ukrainian delegation arriving for the talks.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow expects that the United States will inform Russia about US talks with Ukraine taking place on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, Russian state news agency TASS reported. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Flames light up Moscow sky after Russian capital hit by largest Ukraine drone attack in years

Flames light up Moscow’s sky after the Russian capital was hit by the largest Ukraine drone attack in years.

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3 d. ago Moscow hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack before US and Ukraine officials meet for peace talks – Europe live

US and Ukraine officials meet in Jeddah after Moscow authorities said one person was killed in a drone attack on the Russian capitalAnd just hours before the talks were due to get under way, Ukraine targeted Moscow in what authorities said was its largest ever drone attack on the Russian capital, killing at least one person, sparking fires and forcing the suspension of flights and train travel.The Russian defence ministry said 337 drones were launched at Russia over Monday night, with 91 of them targeting the Moscow region. The Moscow city mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said it was the largest Ukrainian drone attack on the city. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ukraine launches 'largest drone attack' against Moscow hours before crucial peace talks

The attack killed one person and wounded multiple others - and came as a Ukrainian delegation was set to meet with America's top diplomat in Saudi Arabia about ending the three-year war with Russia

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4 d. ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Russia hammers Ukraine's gas network in 'massive' drone and missile attack after US leaves Kyiv 'blind' amid intelligence blackout

At least 18 people, including four children, were wounded in Russian airstrikes yesterday, with at least one fatality in a strike on Kostiantynivka in the east amid the withdrawal of US military aid.

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7 d. ago Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine peace agreed – Europe live

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social mediaMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Trump threatens Russia with ‘large scale’ sanctions after massive missile attack

After weeks of softening American policy towards Russia by pulling military and intelligence support for Ukraine’s defense, President Donald Trump threatened Moscow with further economic and trade sanctions after a massive Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian port city of Odessa triggered fires and damaged energy infrastructure.

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7 d. ago Trump ‘strongly considering’ Russia sanctions until Ukraine ceasefire agreed – Europe live

US president says he could implement ‘large scale banking sanctions and tariffs’ in post on social mediaMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Zelenskyy reiterates call for air truce after huge Russian attack on Ukraine infrastructure – Europe live

Ukrainian president backs Macron’s call for limited truce and says attack used nearly 70 Russian missiles and 200 dronesMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago All Eurostar Paris trains cancelled on Friday amid French rail disruption over suspected WW2 bomb – Europe live

French media say device discovered on tracks in Saint DenisMeanwhile, in Ukraine Russia launched a “massive” drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy facilities early Friday, just days after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies proposed that Moscow and Kyiv halt strikes on critical infrastructure, AFP reported.The Ukrainian air force said Russia had launched at least 58 missiles and nearly 200 drones, damaging energy facilities across the country from Kharkiv in the east to Ternopil in the west. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Russia launches ‘massive missile and drone’ attack on Ukraine energy plants

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night

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7 d. ago NATO scrambles fighter jets over Poland amid Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Civilian Ukrainians have been impacted after Vladimir Putin sent up his Tu-95MS strategic bombers from an Arctic airfield to launch devastating strikes.

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