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Ukraine pressed the EU to mediate an end to its war with Russia, as foreign ministers prepare to debate a successor to stalled ceasefire efforts. A leaked draft proposal reveals Berlin’s push for a high-profile envoy to revive stalled negotiations.
Moscow warns of 'systematic attacks' targeting Kyiv’s military infrastructure, escalating threats as Ukraine braces for intensified strikes. Satellite imagery shows unusual troop movements near the border.
Moscow threatens 'systematic attacks' on Kyiv within days of its heaviest barrage since 2022. Foreign embassies issue urgent evacuation alerts as hostilities escalate.
Four civilians died and 55 were hurt as Russian missiles and drones tore into Kyiv and nearby towns. Emergency crews reported collapsing buildings and shattered glass as air raid alarms blared without pause.
Ukraine’s homegrown interceptors down 94% of long-range drones as private firms join military in a rapidly expanding air-defence network. Over 1,000 new interceptors roll off production lines daily, costing $1,000 each—a fraction of the price of Russian Shahed drones they destroy.
A Ukrainian drone barrage struck residential zones near Moscow overnight, killing three and wounding at least eight. Russian air defenses intercepted only half of the incoming projectiles, exposing gaps in critical infrastructure defenses. The strike marks the boldest Ukrainian attack on Russian soil since the war’s escalation in 2022.
Twenty-four civilians, including three children, were killed in a precision missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block. Hours later, Russia and Ukraine completed a prisoner exchange involving 205 captives, the largest swap this year. Rescue teams worked through the night under heavy artillery fire to recover the victims.
Five people died overnight in Ukraine’s capital after a barrage of drone and missile strikes. Rescue teams pulled three victims from rubble in a residential district. The assault followed the collapse of a three-day truce.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned today after a widening dispute over stray Ukrainian drones crossing into Latvian airspace. The crisis exposed deep fractures in Riga's delicate balancing act between NATO allies and Ukraine's war effort.
The Foreign Office will inject £33 million into the BBC World Service, marking the largest funding increase in a decade. The move aims to counter disinformation and expand broadcasting in 12 additional languages.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has called for an urgent meeting between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer to align Western support for Kyiv. The plea comes as US-UK disagreements over military aid and reconstruction funding threaten to fracture transatlantic unity.
Ukraine and Britain formalise a landmark security deal to counter low-cost attack drones, as Zelensky arrives in London for an emergency summit with Starmer. The pact commits both nations to joint research, intelligence-sharing and counter-drone exercises within 90 days.
As the war with Russia rages on, Ukraine faces a critical financial battle to secure its economic future. The government is implementing tough measures and seeking international aid to keep the economy afloat.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses European allies of pressuring Kyiv to restart a crucial oil pipeline. The dispute centers on energy security and geopolitical leverage.