12 h. ago Putin 'is more determined than ever' to continue Ukraine war and secure more territory to justify huge human and financial toll on Russia, US intel says

The findings, shared with members of Congress earlier this month, suggest that Russia has shown no sign of being ready to compromise as Donald Trump attempts to broker peace talks.

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14 h. ago Subtle signs of King Charles' special bond with Volodymyr Zelensky reveals how monarch is 'standing shoulder to shoulder' with Ukraine in its war against Russia

As the Firm continues to adapt and modernise under the reign of King Charles, one can't help but notice a budding relationship forming between His Majesty and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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19 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Moscow under drone siege for third night running

EU edges towards using ‘reparations loan’ using Russian frozen assets; Kremlin pressing ahead with year-round conscription. What we know on day 1,344Ukraine sent drones towards Moscow for the third consecutive night, closing airports, Russian authorities said late on Tuesday. Rosaviatsiya, the air transport watchdog, said Moscow’s Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports had flights halted or restricted. Russia usually says all incoming drones were destroyed, regardless of the outcome, and typically gives limited details about the effects of Ukrainian strikes unless civilians or civilian infrastructure are hit. Over the previous two nights, Russia’s defence ministry said there were 35 Ukrainian drones destroyed over the Moscow region. Ukraine says its long-range drone strikes of recent months on Moscow and other Russian regions are aimed at hitting military and industrial assets, damaging Russia’s war economy and bringing the conflict home to Russians.Ukraine also launched se...

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27 h. ago Russian soldiers surrender to Ukraine after huge drone strike destroys hideout

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to rage on, dramatic footage of fighting in the lucrative Donbass region has been unearthed that shows Mad Vlad's troops giving up

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40 h. ago Forget diplomatic niceties: it's beyond time Europe denounced Trump's trashing of democracy in the US | Paul Taylor

The convention to stay out of allies’ internal affairs does not apply. What happens in America does not stay in AmericaWhat do you do when you discover your best friend is abusive to their partner at home? That question, or something similar, should be addressed to European leaders – and indeed to all of us in the European public space, who are watching, often speechless, as Donald Trump takes a cudgel to the institutions of American democracy.For the last nine months, European leaders have bitten their tongues, looked the other way and engaged in flattery, appeasement and wild promises to keep the US president sweet and engaged in European security. The overwhelming imperative for Trump to stand with Europe against Russia over its war on Ukraine – or at least not against us and alongside Vladimir Putin – has led them to swallow unrealistic defence spending targets and unbalanced trade terms. For what gain?Paul Taylor is a senior visiting fellow at the European Policy Centre Continu...

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54 h. ago Gun and drone street battles rage in key city of Pokrovsk infiltrated by 200 Russian soldiers, says Ukraine

Kyiv is rushing troops to strengthen its positions in the strategic eastern city

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3 d. ago Ukraine ready to fight for the next three years, says Poland’s PM Tusk

‘I have no doubts Ukraine will survive as an independent state,’ leader says

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3 d. ago Putin hails nuclear Burevestnik cruise missile as he vows 'overwhelming' response to deep strikes on Russia

The nuclear-powered missile flew 8,700 miles over 15 hours in a test, according to Russian defence chiefs

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3 d. ago How Ukraine and Russia are playing out a deadly cat and mouse drone war from underground bunkers

Sam Kiley joins the Ukrainian infantry near Zaporizhzhia, southern Ukraine, as they bed down in a mud dugout for a night of lethal drone attacks against their Russian enemy – just a few kilometres away

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3 d. ago Donald Trump issues warning to Vladimir Putin: ‘I’m not wasting my time’

Donald Trump has issued a warning to Vladimir Putin, telling the Russian president: “’m not wasting my time”.

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4 d. ago Putin 'uncontrollably sways' as he blasts Donald Trump's Ukraine talks to media

As Russia continues its deadly war in Ukraine with no end in sight, questions over the health of its leader Vladimir Putin are beginning to rise as he could not stand still

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5 d. ago Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market after Trump sanctions

Sir Keir Starmer said the coalition of the willing has agreed on a ‘clear plan for the rest of the year’ in supporting Kyiv

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5 d. ago Britain leads allies' bid to 'choke off funding' for Russia's war machine

Sir Keir Starmer vowed to 'choke funding for Russia's war machine' - but Ukraine is to miss out on much needed long-range missiles. The UK, US and EU are combining to block Kremlin oil and gas.

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5 d. ago Another European country introduces military conscription amid Russia

Conscription was suspended in 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer system

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5 d. ago Ukraine foiled plans to reconnect Zaporizhzhia power plant in time for Putin’s birthday

The power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine was without external power for a month before repairs were made

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5 d. ago Ukraine drones fly 1,250 miles to punch holes in Putin's air defences and target oil sites deep inside Russia

Kyiv is launching air raids deep into Russia with a small number of drones seeking to find holes in Putin's air defences

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5 d. ago Why Russians are shunning coffee – and what they are replacing it with

Russia is rediscovering its cultural traditions as Western imports fall out of fashion

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5 d. ago Ukraine reveals ‘sea baby’ drones that could change the war with Russia

The craft are operated remotely from a mobile control center inside a van

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6 d. ago Trump's turnaround on sanctions targets Russia's oil companies that fund the war in Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has done a turnaround on sanctions against Russia, taking aim at Russia's two biggest oil companies and the billions of dollars they reap for Moscow's war against Ukraine

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6 d. ago Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’

China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in UkraineVladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and India were reported to be scaling back Russian oil imports after Washington targeted Moscow’s two largest producers.The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as nearly three dozen of their subsidiaries, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. The EU separately discussed a loan for Ukraine secured on frozen Russian assets and agreed to a phased ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...

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