Ukraine alleges Israel received grain from Russia
Ukraine grain accusation escalates as Kyiv questions Israel grain imports tied to Russian shipments, raising an international trade dispute and calls for checks.
Ukrainian strike hits Russian refinery, evacuations
A Ukrainian oil refinery strike hit Russia again, triggering evacuations and market jitters. Today, Live monitoring and each Update tracks fallout for energy prices.
Ukraine market attack kills five in Russian strike
A Ukraine market attack kills five after a Russian drone strike, deepening civilian casualties in the Ukraine conflict and prompting fresh reactions abroad.
Ukraine Intensifies Counteroffensive as Russian Gains Stall in Key Regions
Ukrainian forces have stepped up their counteroffensive operations in several frontline sectors, reclaiming territory in southeastern and eastern Ukraine and reversing weeks of incremental Russian advances, according to battlefield assessments released this week. Recent reports indicate that Ukrainian troops have liberated multiple small settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region, roughly 80 kilometres east of the regional […]
Ukrainian Olympian Disqualified Over Helmet Honouring War-Fallen Athletes at Milano-Cortina Games
Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina after the International Olympic Committee ruled that his helmet design violated competition rules. Heraskevych had planned to compete wearing a custom made helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes who have died since Russia’s full scale invasion in 2022. […]
Russia and Ukraine Pause Energy Strikes Amid Dispute Over Timeline
Russia and Ukraine said they had halted attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, offering a limited de escalation step in the nearly four year conflict, though disagreements quickly emerged over the scope and duration of the pause. Moscow said it accepted a request from the United States to temporarily stop air strikes on Ukrainian energy […]
Ukraine Works With SpaceX to Block Starlink Use Russian Drones
Ukraine is working closely with SpaceX to prevent Russian forces from using the Starlink satellite internet system to guide long range attack drones, following evidence that the technology has appeared on hostile aircraft. Ukrainian defence officials said they have identified Starlink terminals attached to Russian drones used in recent strikes, raising concerns over the misuse […]
Russia Fires Nuclear Capable Missile Near Poland in Escalation Branded a Grave Threat to Europe
Russia has launched a nuclear capable hypersonic ballistic missile at western Ukraine, striking close to the border with Poland in a move that has intensified fears of a wider confrontation between Moscow and NATO. The missile was fired at the city of Lviv, around 40 miles from Polish territory, marking one of the most provocative […]
US and Ukraine Prepare $800bn Reconstruction Deal Aimed at Post War Recovery and Security
The United States and Ukraine are preparing to sign a sweeping reconstruction agreement worth an estimated $800 billion, marking one of the most ambitious post war rebuilding efforts in recent history. The deal, described officials as a “prosperity” agreement, is expected to be finalised at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where global political and […]
The Real Reason Merz Won’t Put Boots on the Ground in Ukraine
When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks about Ukraine, his language is careful, qualified and deliberately restrained. Support, solidarity and responsibility are emphasised, but any suggestion of deploying German troops is firmly ruled out. To some allies, this caution looks like hesitation. In reality, it is rooted deeply in Germany’s history and national identity. Germany’s reluctance […]