Ukraine

Russian missile strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city of Sumy

At least 34 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were going to church…

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UPDATED: EU’s Kallas: EU countries committed over 23 bln euros for Ukraine so far in 2025

European countries have so far committed over 23 billion euros ($26.13 billion) for Ukraine military aid this year, a higher amount than last year, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas…

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British troops could be deployed in Ukraine for five years

Britain is considering deploying troops to Ukraine for five years under plans being discussed by allies, The Telegraph reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. Under the plan, one of a…

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Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Ukraine expanded on its claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army, saying it had gathered detailed intelligence on more than 150 mercenaries Moscow allegedly…

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Chinese nationals captured fighting for Russia in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian forces had captured two Chinese men fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine, potentially threatening a fragile peace effort in the three-year-old war. Beijing is…

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Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia’s Belgorod region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly acknowledged for the first time that his troops are active in Russia's Belgorod region. "We continue to carry out active operations in the border…

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Russia open to security guarantees for Ukraine ‘in some form’

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said Thursday that some type of security guarantees for Ukraine “may be acceptable” following high-level talks at the White House in an attempt to revive stalled…

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Russian forces unleash hour-long drone barrage on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russian forces unleashed an hour-long barrage of drones on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second city, late on Wednesday, triggering a number of fires but causing no casualties in the second such attack…

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Macron says European troops in Ukraine would deter Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron has sketched out his vision for a potential deployment of European troops in Ukraine, emphasizing that their role would be to secure key cities and bases…

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What we know about Thursday’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ summit for Ukraine in Paris

The meeting takes place as the United States announced that it had brokered a truce between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea. World leaders will gather in Paris on…

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Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Washington said…

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Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called on Ukraine's allies to apply new pressure on Moscow to stop the war. The call came after nearly 150 Russian drones targeted Kyiv and…

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Zelenskiy says energy strike ceasefire with Russia could be established quickly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that a halt on energy strikes in the war with Russia could be established quickly, and that Ukraine would respond in kind if Moscow violated…

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UK says a ‘significant number’ of nations ready to provide troops for Ukraine peace

A "significant number" of countries are willing to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…

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What’s so special about Ukraine’s minerals? A geologist explains

By Munira Raji, Research Fellow of Geology, University of Plymouth Ukraine’s minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine’s president…

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Cautious optimism expressed on Ukraine ceasefire

Russia on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had sent "additional" signals to counterpart Donald Trump about a Washington-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, adding it was "cautiously optimistic" about the prospect of…

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Russia close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from Kursk

Russia's operation to eject Ukrainian forces from the western Russian of Kursk has entered its final stage, state news agency TASS reported on Thursday citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russia’s…

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Everything we know about Ukraine accepting 30-day ceasefire deal after US talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine has accepted Donald Trump’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia during crunch talks in Saudi Arabia in which the US agreed to lift its pause on intelligence sharing…

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US resumes military aid to Ukraine after Saudi ceasefire talks

The United States will immediately lift the pause in intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine, according to a joint statement issued after a meeting of the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations…

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Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday, killing two workers at a meat warehouse, injuring 18 others, and briefly shutting down the city's four airports, Russian officials…

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Kyiv seeks more information about Meloni proposal for security guarantees

Kyiv said it was asking Italy for more information about a proposal by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to extend NATO's mutual defence umbrella to Ukraine without offering it alliance membership…

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Ukraine uses French Mirage jets for first time in repelling massive Russian attack

Ukraine's military used Mirage 2000 jets provided by France to repel a Russian attack for the first time, deploying the aircraft overnight against Moscow's latest barrage of missiles and drones.…

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What we know about the US decision to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The CIA says the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, less than a week after a bust-up between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The announcement came just…

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Turkey ready to send troops to Ukraine ‘if needed’

Turkey would be ready to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a broader peacekeeping mission if needed, a Turkish defence ministry source said on Thursday. “The issue of contributing…

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Ukraine, US plan new talks after Trump pauses military and intelligence support

Ukraine said it planned to hold new talks with the United States after Washington suspended its intelligence sharing, delivering a fresh blow to Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion. Ukrainian…

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Which European countries would take part in a ‘coalition of the willing’ for Ukraine?

France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says he can salvage relationship with US

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he believed he could salvage his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump after their explosive meeting in the Oval Office, but that talks needed to continue…

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UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington…

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Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen ‘fairly soon’ or not at all

US President Donald Trump says talks to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine are "very well advanced" and warned that that there is only a narrow window to broker a…

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North Korea sending more troops to Russia

South Korea’s main spy agency said North Korea had deployed more troops to Russia, with media reports estimating the number at more than 1,000. As many as 12,000 North Korean…

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US, Ukraine agree to terms of critical minerals deal

Ukraine and the United States have agreed to terms on a deal relating to critical minerals and other resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official. While Ukraine has said it…

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UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on Ukraine

The United Nations Security Council has adopted a US-drafted resolution on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that takes a neutral position on the conflict as US President…

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As war enters its fourth year, Zelensky willing to give up presidency in exchange for Nato membership

Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to "give up" his presidency in exchange for peace ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "If to achieve…

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Ukrainian President Zelensky rejects US demands for mineral access, raising tensions amid ongoing negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needs to return to the negotiating table and strike a deal on US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz has…

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White House adviser urges Ukraine to tone down criticism

The White House continued to press Kyiv on Thursday with its efforts to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, urging it to rein in criticism and quickly sign a…

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Risk of war highest since 1945, French prime minister warns

In France, president Emmanuel Macron on Thursday is due to meet with party leaders , to discuss “the existential threat” posed by Russia. This comes on the back of two…

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Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskiy to move fast for peace or lose his country

U.S. President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as “a dictator without elections” and said he better move fast to secure a peace or he would have no country…

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Zelenskyy says Trump is ‘surrounded by disinformation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said United States President Donald Trump is “surrounded by disinformation” after Trump falsely accused Ukraine of starting the war with Russia. “I wish there was more…

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Kremlin: Ukraine has sovereign right to join EU

The Kremlin has said that it was Ukraine’s sovereign right to decide whether it wanted to join the European Union. A spokesman also said that Moscow did not intend to…

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US, Russa start Ukraine peace talks

The US and Russia are holding direct talks in Saudi Arabia about the war in Ukraine, marking the first face-to-face discussions between the two nations since Russia’s full-scale invasion. US…

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France will host European leaders’ summit on Ukraine as US and Russia prepare for peace talks

Europe’s leaders are scrambling to respond to America’s plans to end the war in Ukraine, regardless of their stance on the matter. Today, a hastily arranged summit is taking place…

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US VP Vance threatens sanctions, military action to push Putin into Ukraine deal

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. could hit Moscow with sanctions and potential military action if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a peace deal with…

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Ukraine’s Defence Ministry launches recruits drive offering significant financial incentives

Ukraine's Defence Ministry launched a recruitment drive for young people, encouraging 18- to 24-year-olds to serve in the military for a year for the equivalent of about $24,000 and hefty…

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Trump: Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’

US president Donald Trump has floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday”, as his vice-president JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy later this week.…

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First French Mirage 2000 fighter jets delivered to Ukraine

France on Thursday delivered a first consignment of Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine to help Kyiv defend its airspace against Russia, Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Thursday. “The…

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Trump wants Ukraine to supply rare earth minerals to U.S. in exchange for future aid

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he wants Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as a form of payment for financially supporting the country's war…

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North Korean Troops Withdrawn From Front Lines Of Ukraine

North Korean soldiers who joined their Russian allies in battle against Ukrainian forces have been pulled off the front lines after suffering heavy casualties, according to Ukrainian and U.S. officials.…

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says war means mobilization rules cannot be changed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the rigours of nearly three years of war did not allow for changes in mobilization rules because if soldiers left for home en masse,…

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Ukraine police conduct raids in draft evasion probe

Ukrainian police said Friday its officers were conducting 200 searches nationwide as part of an ongoing probe into the illegal exit of military-aged men from the country. Kyiv has been…

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Ukraine, UK sign a 100-year partnership agreement

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a landmark 100-year partnership agreement on Thursday to deepen security ties and strengthen their countries' relationship. "Today is a…

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Australia summons Russian ambassador over reports captured soldier killed

Australia summoned the Russian ambassador over reports a Melbourne man had been killed after being captured by Russia while fighting for Ukraine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday. The…

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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy visits Warsaw on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will visit Warsaw on Wednesday, the Polish prime minister's office said. Russian troops pressing their slow advance through eastern Ukraine took control of two settlements in…

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Trump advisers concede Ukraine peace deal is months away

Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump now concede that the Ukraine war will take months or even longer to resolve, a sharp reality check on his biggest foreign policy promise -…

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Ukrainian soldiers say North Koreans are far from ‘cannon fodder’

Ukraine’s Security Service is continuing to interrogate two North Korean soldiers captured as prisoners of war in the Kursk region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Kursk describe North Koreans —…

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Zelenskiy says he’s ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv is ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he can facilitate their exchange for Ukrainians held…

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Over 12,300 civilians killed since start of Ukraine war, UN says

More than 12,300 civilians have been killed in the Ukraine war since Russia invaded nearly three years ago, a U.N. official told a U.N. meeting on Wednesday, noting a spike…

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NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says

Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, Finland's top diplomat said. Donald Trump's return to the White House on Jan.…

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