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UK, Germany and France slam Russia's Oreshnik strike as ‘unacceptable’

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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."

Ukraine

Russia's drone barrage on Ukraine kills two as allies meet in Paris

Russia launched dozens of drones into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees in Ukraine.

France

'Coalition of the Willing' to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again.

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.

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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.

USA

Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence as Russia claims

The US president said that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

Ukraine

At least two people killed in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv

Authorities said the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed apartment building after the attack.

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

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Zaporizhzhia

Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones.

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.

North Korea

North Korea's Kim hails 'heroic' troops fighting alongside Russia

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

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.

Russia

Russia sticks to Putin plot claims as allies question Moscow's motives

Moscow has continued to claim a Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence on Wednesday, in what Kyiv, EU, and US officials have seen as a means to disrupt US-led peace talks.

Green News

Military spending keeps rising. Will it soon cost us the planet?

World leaders have been told to get their ‘priorities straight’ and invest in development, not destruction, as we enter 2026.

Ukraine

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's Odesa, injuring six

Russian strikes on Ukraine's southern region of Odesa injured six people, including children, while multiple regions reported casualties. Ukrainian forces intercepted 101 of 127 drones.

Business

Citi edges closer to Russia exit, bracing for over €1bn hit

Citi has secured internal approvals to sell its remaining business in Russia to Renaissance Capital, moving closer to an exit from the market after years of delays.

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.

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Would you fight for the EU's borders? Take our poll

Are you ready to fight for Europe’s borders? As war risks rise, how is the European Union preparing for a direct military conflict by 2026? Take our poll below.

Ukraine

US security guarantees for Ukraine set for 15 years, Zelenskyy says

Although the US security guarantees for Ukraine have been "100% agreed," they have a short expiration date, the Ukrainian president explained after revealing more details following his meeting with Trump on Sunday.

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