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Russia appears to be having difficulty replenishing its losses in Ukraine through the existing mechanisms of troop formation. However, any sort of mobilisation will cause massive discontent among the population.

IN FOCUS: As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, Ukraine and Russia are still trying to find a way to break the deadlock on the front lines, writes James C. Reynolds

"There are further indications that the ongoing protests are challenging the ability and willingness of Iranian security forces to crack down on the protests."

Russia not strong enough to take Donetsk and then keep fighting, says ISW; Zelenskyy heads to Florida for talks with Trump. What we know on day 1,404

Moscow continues to insist that it wants Kyiv to withdraw its forces from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, which Ukraine has been fiercely defending since 2014. What is there, and why is Moscow keen to take control of the entire area so much?

In a Truth Social rant, US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine for not being grateful to his administration following the controversial peace plan to end the war.

In a Truth Social rant, US President Donald Trump criticised Ukraine for not being grateful to his administration following the controversial peace plan to end the war.

The EU is considering a range of options as it tries to work out how to continue to fund Ukraine’s defence against Russia. There are three mechanisms presently under consideration. One is using Russia’s frozen assets to back a loan of €140 billion (£124 billion). Another is borrowing the money…

Sberbank head German Gref gives unusually frank assessment; Zaporizhzhia situation has ‘significantly worsened’, says Syrskyi. What we know on day 1,358