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Ukrainian women call for shorter military service terms

The families of Ukrainian soldiers are demanding shorter military service and more rotations for troops on the frontline as Russia's war grinds on.

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Borrell visits Ukraine as Zelenskyy asks court to extend martial law

All the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

World News

At least 28 dead after bakery shelled in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Both Moscow and Kyiv have increasingly relied on longer-range attacks this winter amid largely unchanged positions on the 1,500-kilometre front line.

Ukraine

Euroviews. Will Zelenskyy's four-star general become his main political opponent?

The Zelenskyy-Zaluzhnyi beef is a reminder that the essence of politics lies in disagreement or divergence of group interests — especially when those interests involve the survival of the nation and its people, Aleksandar Đokić writes.

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Ukraine

Ukraine moves on Hungarian minority rights to placate Viktor Orbán

Viktor Orbán remains lukewarm about improved legal protections for Hungarians in Ukraine, and is still citing the issue as a pretext for holding up military aid.

Europe Decoded

How much Western aid does Ukraine need to keep its economy afloat?

Ukraine is staring down a massive hole in its state coffers, which only Western assistance can possibly plug.

Ukraine

President Biden and Germany's Chancellor Scholz to discuss Ukraine aid

The pair will meet in Washington DC, as US and EU aid for war-torn Ukraine hangs in the balance.

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash

Moscow says the aircraft was shot down by Kyiv military forces and has Ukrainian POWs on board. But Ukraine says it doubts they were on board.

Ukraine

Polish PM visits Ukraine to show support amid Russia war

"It is very important to create the feeling that Poland is the most reliable and stable ally of Ukraine in this deadly clash with evil," said Donald Tusk.

Gaza

The week in pictures: Gaza death toll tops 25,000

The best photos from across Europe and beyond this week.

Russia

Officials announce explosion at St Petersburg gas terminal

There have been no reports of injuries at the terminal of gas producer Novatek, in Ust-Luga on the Gulf of Finland.

Ukraine

At least 27 killed in attack on Russian-occupied Donetsk

The latest updates from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.