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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.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Disability rights in Ukraine are a litmus test for democracy

When Ukraine emerges from conflict, the country has the promise to rebuild itself as a model for a free, fair, and inclusive society. Ensuring that the rights of people with disabilities are respected will be a major test of how well it succeeds, Virginia Atkinson and Yuliia Sachuk write.

Switzerland

Zelenskyy: 'Predator' Putin will not be satisfied with frozen conflict

The Ukrainian president is attending the annual WEF in Davos, Switzerland, for the first time in person since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

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.

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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.

United Kingdom

Sunak pledges €2.9bn military aid on surprise visit to Ukraine

The British Prime Minister is expected to meet with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday, after announcing additional funding for the country's fight against Russia.

World News

Zelenskyy in Estonia: 'Russia would use ceasefire to rearm'

Limited ceasefires have occasionally been proposed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, but have never taken hold.

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.

Russia

Russia 'will answer' for Ukrainian lives lost, warns Zelenskyy

Following Russia's recent wave of intense aerial attacks, President Zelenskyy thanked international allies who have provided air defence capabilities to Ukraine.

Russia

Russia could see 500,000 war casualties by 2025 - UK

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has called Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as "Putin's pointless war".

Ukraine

Russia batters Ukraine after deadly border city attack

Moscow hit Ukraine with what was described as the biggest aerial bombardment of the war on Friday.

Ukraine

Moscow vows to retaliate after deadly border city attack

The apparent Ukrainian strikes come the day after at least 39 civilians were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Poland

Russia seemingly denies its missile entered Polish airspace

Warsaw said on Friday 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace from the direction of Ukraine.

Ukraine

Biggest aerial barrage of Ukraine war kills 30 civilians, says Kyiv

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

"We all celebrate together", says Zelenskyy in Christmas message

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered a message of hope on Christmas Eve from the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine's capital city.

Ukraine

Kyiv claims to have shot down three Russian Su-34s in one day

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow has confirmed the loss of at least 10 Su-34s in fighting with the Kyiv forces, while the actual number of downed jets is believed to be significantly higher.

Ukraine

Will Ukrainian child refugees decide to return home when the war ends?

Nearly 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine in Europe are children. As the war continues, the question remains: will integrated Ukrainians return to help rebuild or remain abroad for greater opportunity?

Ukraine

Kyiv rows back on recruting Ukrainians abroad to fight in war

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence explained that Defence Minister Rustem Umerov's words were taken out of context.

Europe Decoded

Did Zelenskyy buy a multi-million dollar villa in Florida?

Social media is rife with claims Ukraine's president has fled the country to seek refuge in the United States. But are they true?

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.