The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Top Russian general reportedly behind Salisbury poisonings shot in assassination bid in Moscow

Vladimir Alexeyev, deputy head of Russia's military intelligence arm, is in a serious condition in hospital

The Independent UK · Feb 6

EU commission proposes further sanctions on Russian oil trade and financial services

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should ban maritime services aiding Russia in shipping oil and target its financial and trade sectors with new sanctions over the war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 6

The world just lost its final nuclear safety net

The Trump administration could have saved it, but of course, they did nothing.

We Got This Covered · Feb 6

'Readiness to defend against any adventurism by US': Iran's massive warning ahead of Oman talks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of defending against US "adventurism" ahead of Oman-mediated talks. He emphasized diplomacy for national interests, stating Iran is ready to protect its sovereignty. The discussions aim to address Tehran's nuclear program, with both nations holding differing views on past events and future commitments.

The Times of India · Feb 6

‘I saw kids being shot, women, old people’: how a massacre unfolded in one Iranian city

The Guardian has constructed a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

The Russian economy is finally stagnating. What does it mean for the war – and for Putin?

A wartime boom in Russia has given way to sluggish growth, tax hikes and squeezed public services. Will it affect the conflict in Ukraine?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6

Iran’s foreign minister says talks with US were ‘ a very good start’ but are ‘over for now’ – as it happened

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson did not give any indication of when the talks might resume

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv and Moscow hold major prisoner exchange

Whitkoff says ‘significant work remains’ as second day of US-led peace talks in Abu Dhabi concludes: What we know on day 1,444

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6

Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of prisoners following peace talks

Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Second day of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in UAE end without breakthrough

Prisoner exchange agreed at most significant contact between Kyiv and Moscow in months, but ‘work remains’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5