Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump pushes Zelensky to reach peace deal with Putin and claims Kremlin is ‘ready’ Trump says Zelenky’s ‘got even less cards’ now The Independent UK · Mar 6
Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away The Independent UK · Mar 5
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky asks US to postpone upcoming peace talks due to Iran conflict Zelensky says trilateral peace talks paused due to conflict in Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 5
Ukraine MPs urge Australian help for rebuilding efforts Kyiv is pitching economic opportunities for Australian businesses during a mammoth reconstruction task, as the war in Ukraine drags into a fifth year. AAP · Mar 4
Ukraine war briefing: Merz tells Trump Ukraine must not give up more territory German chancellor says that he underscored need for continued support for Kyiv during US visit; Trump says Ukraine is ‘very high’ on his priority list. What we know on day 1,470 The Guardian - AU · Mar 4
Orbán and Zelenskyy clash again over Druzhba, with Brussels caught in between As the dispute over the Druzhba pipeline persists, EU officials are hoping that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make a move. Euronews · Mar 3
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian oil tanker on fire in Mediterranean ‘after drone attack’ Ukrainian leader says trilateral peace talks to end war can be held in Turkey or Switzerland The Independent UK · Mar 3
Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s army records slowest advance since 2024 amid Starlink cut, data shows Kyiv’s forces find success along southern frontline in February, while Russian troops grind forward in the east. What we know on day 1,469 The Guardian - AU · Mar 3
After four years of war in Ukraine, do Europeans still want Kyiv to emerge victorious? As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey. Euronews · Mar 2
'Something has to give': EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan Officials in Brussels are scrambling to find a solution to lift the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. What options are on the table? Euronews · Feb 28
‘A woman screams from a high balcony: “Help me! I’m freezing to death!”’ – novelist James Meek returns to Kyiv Stepping off the night train, full of memories of his life there three decades ago, the writer finds a changed city fighting for survival The Guardian - UK · Feb 28
Ukraine war briefing: Sweden jammed Russian drone near French aircraft carrier amid hybrid war fears France suspects Russian ‘provocation’ amid worries Moscow will interfere in European elections as part of broader strategy against Ukraine. What we know on day 1,466 The Guardian - AU · Feb 28
Fact check: Did the EU bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine’s €90 billion loan? On 24 February, the European Parliament announced that it had signed off on a €90 billion loan to support Ukraine. On social media, some users claimed this showed Brussels had overridden Hungary’s opposition to the loan. However, this is only one part of the legislative process. Euronews · Feb 27
Zelenskyy invites Slovakia's Robert Fico to Ukraine amid Druzhba pipeline standoff Zelenskyy has invited the Slovak PM to Kyiv to discuss 'all issues' after a week of tensions over the Druzhba pipeline. Earlier, Hungary and Slovakia demanded access from Kyiv to inspect the grounds of the pipeline. Euronews · Feb 27
Euronews · Feb 27 Orbán and Fico set up Druzhba investigative team, demand access to pipeline in Ukraine Hungary and Slovakia set up a joint team to investigate the Druzhba pipeline and demanded that Ukraine allow experts on-site. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accused Ukraine of lying and of “state terrorism” in a new attack.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27 ‘A living, moving exhibition’: Ukraine Museum opens in Berlin air-raid bunker Exhibits pay homage to Ukrainians’ resilience and bring home the reality that war is going on in Europe
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27 Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $8.1bn loan for Kyiv Fund says loan will resolve Ukrainian balance of payments problem while boosting reconstruction and growth prospects. What we know on day 1,465
The Conversation · Feb 26 Four years of bitter conflict in Ukraine This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox.
The Conversation · Feb 26 Ukraine: after four years of war, exhaustion on both sides is the main hope for peace As Ukrainian officials meet with US negotiators in Geneva with the possibility of full three-way talks involving Moscow, Kyiv and Washington in early March, there’s a glimmer of hope that an end to the conflict may be in sight. But the fact that after four years this remains a glimmer…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 26 Denmark’s Mette Frederiksen calls March election amid ‘Greenland bounce’ in polls – as it happened ‘It will soon be spring – and the Danes will soon be going to the polls,’ Danish PM tells the parliament in a special statement
Euronews · Feb 26 Podcast: How activism is helping Ukrainians endure four years of full-scale war A meeting in Kyiv marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Hungary’s vetoes on financial aid to Ukraine, and the resilience of Ukrainians: after four years of conflict, the end of the war seems nowhere in sight.
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Belgium releases video showing forces boarding Russian shadow fleet oil tanker French president Emmanuel Macron said it was a “major blow” to Russia’s shadow fleet
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to accelerate placement of anti-drone nets across frontline Defence minister says goal is to cover 4,000km of roads this year; 23 wounded in Russian attacks on cities before new Ukraine-US talks. What we know on day 1,464
Euronews · Feb 25 EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25 Nobody believed that Putin would invade Ukraine. Four years on, has Europe learned from the failures of 2022? I looked back to discover the untold story of how western intelligence was misread, even in Kyiv. The conclusion offers a stark warning for the future