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EU sends generators to Ukraine as Russian strikes cut power for heat

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that around 4,000 buildings in the capital Kyiv were still without heating and most of the city was cut off from electricity after Russian strikes.

World News

Zelenskyy takes the floor in Davos - All you need to know

Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights of the third and final day of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Switzerland

Europe is 'lost' and living in 'Groundhog Day,' Zelenskyy tells Davos

The Ukrainian president said in his speech at Davos that a year had passed since his last address at the same summit, when he warned Europe that it needed to learn self-defence, yet "nothing has changed".

Ukraine

Over half of Kyiv still lacks power after air strikes, Zelenskyy says

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of its invasion, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

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Ukraine

Almost half of Kyiv without heat as Russia hits Ukraine's power grid

Russia has been pounding Ukraine's energy system since the start of the war, in what Kyiv says is an attempt to sap morale and weaken Ukrainians' resistance.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Russia taking aim at Ukraine's nuclear power stations

Zelenskyy says the Kremlin is gearing up to carry out a major offensive targeting Ukraine’s nuclear power system, in what would deal a major blow to the country’s power grid and cause alarming levels of civilian suffering.

Ukraine

Some of Ukraine's Western air defences out of ammo, Zelenskyy says

The Ukrainian president has repeatedly called on the country's allies to bolster its defence systems to protect its critical energy infrastructure amid ongoing Russian attacks.

Europe News

Brussels urges MEPs, EU states to approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine

The European Commission is aiming to pay out the first tranche of funds for Kyiv as soon as April. The proposal replaces a plan to issue a reparations loan based on immobilised Russian assets.

Ukraine

Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in another major attack

Russia fired 300 drones, 18 ballistic missiles and seven crise missiles at Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring a dozen others.

Europe News

Four killed, 20 injured in overnight Russian strikes across Ukraine

At least four people were killed and close to two dozen others were injured in overnight Russian attack targeting more than 20 locations across Ukraine. Zelenskyy slammed Moscow for intensifying the fighting this week, despite ongoing peace efforts.

France

Ukrainian and US teams tackle 'most difficult issues' at Paris talks

Zelenskyy's new chief of staff said on Wednesday "there are already concrete results" but added that "not all information can be made public."

Europe in Motion

Ukraine peace plan: Where Europeans agree, and where they don’t

Data shows Europeans are reluctant to make significant concessions to Russia, while at the same time agreeing that it is time to push for a settlement with Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine's security service chief resigns amid Zelenskyy's reshuffle

Following the largest anti-corruption investigation of his presidency, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a significant shake-up of the government and his office, with a series of dismissals and appointments in top political and security roles.

Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes kill at least one in Ukraine's capital Kyiv

At least one person was killed after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles targeting Kyiv and the northern Chernihiv region. Zelenskyy said the strikes on the capital targeted a civilian hospital and called on allies to ramp up military support.

Ukraine

Ukraine orders 3,000 children and parents to evacuate two regions

Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

Ukraine

Ukraine's spy chief Budanov named as Zelensky's top aide

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy: Russia carries war into 2026 with drone attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Russia targeted energy infrastructure with over 200 drones in the latest strike on New Year's Eve.

Europe News

Von der Leyen pushes for Ukraine EU accession as Russia derails talks

High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU membership as part of a security guarantees package for Kyiv after talks with European leaders.

Russia

Lavrov threatens Kyiv after alleged drone attack on Putin's residence

Russia's foreign minister said Moscow's negotiating position would change following alleged strikes on Putin's Novgorod region residence overnight on Monday. Zelenskyy dismissed the claim as an effort by the Kremlin to derail progress with Washington.

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.