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Russia

Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil depot causes massive blaze

Officials say four oil reservoirs in the west of Russia were set ablaze as Ukraine step up their attacks as the conflict approaches its second anniversary.

World News

NATO holds biggest exercise in decades amid Russia build-up fears

The exercise will show the US-led military alliance's "unity", "strength" and "determination", said NATO's Supreme Allied Commander.

France

France to deliver more Caesar artillery systems to Ukraine

Paris is seeking €280 million from Ukraine's allies to help fund the delivery of 60 out of a planned 78 Caesar self-propelled artillery systems for Kyiv's military.

Economy

Red Sea shipping disruptions could further fuel inflation, EBRD warns

Prices are likely to soar as the main route for one-tenth of the global seaborne trade is under constant fire.

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Germany

Germany lays out ‘exercise scenario’ for a potential NATO-Russia war

The German Ministry of Defence has sketched out a vision of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could spillover into a NATO-wide conflict.

Economy

Davos 2024: Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to meet JP Morgan boss

Ukraine is seeking new ways to finance its rebuilding plans as vital aid from the West slows down. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly has plans to meet JP Morgan's CEO at the World Economic Forum.

Russia

Convicted Russian ex-mayor freed after agreeing to fight in Ukraine

The former mayor of Vladivostok, who had been sentenced to 12 years in prison for bribery, was reportedly freed after agreeing to be sent to the frontline in Ukraine.

Switzerland

More countries join talks on Ukraine peace formula, but not China

Ukrainian officials hailed it as a “good sign” that the number of participants in a string of conferences on Zelenskyy’s peace formula was growing.

Ukraine

French foreign minister visits Kyiv and pledges solidarity

Stéphane Séjourné used his first trip abroad in his new role to assure Ukraine that France would continue to support Ukraine.

Ukraine

Sunak gives Ukraine aid and reassurances of West's support in conflict

The British prime minister met with Zelenskyy at a time when financial support from Europe and the US is becoming more difficult to obtain.

World News

Finland to keep Russia borders closed for another month

The Finnish government says that people are waiting just over the border in Russia for the frontier to be reopened, so they can try to cross.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy asks for more air defences during Baltic trip

The Ukrainian president will meet with Estonian leaders and address parliament on Thursday, during his second day on his Baltic trip.

Belarus

Belarus accused of illegally transferring Ukrainian children

Ukraine and Belarus’ opposition party have claimed that the Belarusian government is sending children from occupied Ukraine for training with the army

Economy

Global risks 2024: What are the key geopolitical risks this year?

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks report 2024 believes false information, rising conflicts and economic uncertainty are among the most widespread risks facing this year

Lithuania

Lithuania announces €200m aid package for Ukraine

Ukraine's President has kicked off his tour of the Batlic nations with a trip to Lithuania, where he sought support for the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Ukraine

Severe winter weather puts strain on Ukraine's weakened power system

Ukraine's power system, still weakened by last winter's Russian strikes, is working at maximum capacity in the cold weather.

Ukraine

Ukraine attacks Russia's border region, but is running out of fuel

All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war

The swap comes as tempers flare between the warring nations and Russia steps up its assault on its neighbour.

Ukraine

Ukraine claims Putin's party forms own private army 'Hispaniola'

According to Ukrainian intelligence claims, the mercenary group is made up of football ultras, radicals and neo-Nazi sympathisers.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: NATO to help buy 1,000 Patriot missiles to defend allies

The announcement comes as Russia has begun to ramp up its air assault on Ukraine, with more than 40 civilians killed since the weekend.

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