Leading UK far-right activist spoke at Russian extreme nationalist event Exclusive: Patriotic Alternative’s Mark Collett addressed forum along with ideologue described as ‘Putin’s brain’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Drone strike kills 1 in Russian border region ahead of Ukraine peace talks A Ukrainian drone strike killed one person and wounded two others, including a 4-year-old child, in Russia’s Belgorod region on Sunday, officials said, ahead of peace talks in Paris this week The Independent UK · Jan 4
‘This is business as usual’: boss of bombed Ukrainian vodka maker seeks to expand exports Nemiroff says products still reaching UK chains such as Sainsbury’s and Tesco despite production difficulties The Guardian - UK · Jan 4
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine will fight on if peace talks fail, Zelenskyy vows Ukraine’s top allies hold security talks in Kyiv; Russia condemns US attack on Venezuela. What we know on day 1,411 The Guardian - AU · Jan 4
Ukraine and European allies discuss US-led 20-point peace plan in Kyiv European national security advisers travelled to the Ukrainian capital on Saturday to attend a security forum and further peace talk discussions on ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Euronews · Jan 3
European security advisors discuss peace proposals in Kyiv ahead of leaders' summit European national security advisors have arrived in Kyiv to discuss peace proposals as a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies The Independent UK · Jan 3
New year, new deal? Why peace still feels elusive for Ukraine The US may be making positive noises, but exhausted Ukrainians remain wary after nearly four years of war The Guardian - UK · Jan 3
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky and Starmer discuss how to spend billions seized from Abramovich after Chelsea sale Before the sale of Chelsea in 2022, Abramovich said that he would set up a war victims' charity, but hasn't followed through The Independent UK · Jan 3
At least two people killed and scores injured in Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv Authorities said the body of a three-year-old boy was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed apartment building after the attack. Euronews · Jan 3
Who is Kyrylo Budanov? The new Ukraine chief of staff chosen by Zelensky at key moment in Russia War General Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, President Zelensky’s long-standing aide, who resigned in November The Independent UK · Jan 3
Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows Russian army captured more Ukrainian territory in 2025 than previous two years combined; Zelenskyy names new top aide. What we know on day 1,410 The Guardian - AU · Jan 3
Russia Looking For Trump to Legitimise Claims on Vladimir Putin's Home Assault The Kremlin is looking to legitimise its accusation of Ukraine launching drone strikes on Putin's residence despite Kyiv and the CIA informing Trump that the claims are false. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
Russia celebrates assassination of Putin’s ‘personal enemy,’ pays out $500,000 bounty, then realizes they’ve been tricked Putin won’t be happy about this. We Got This Covered · Jan 2
Ukraine orders evacuation of 3,000 children and parents from two regions as Russian forces advance Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed. Euronews · Jan 2
Radio France Internationale · Jan 2 Cyprus’s EU presidency: seeking resilience in a new world order Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics,…
Euronews · Jan 2 Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025 From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Putin Humiliated: Ukrainian Spies Fake Anti-Kremlin Fighter's Death to Claim £370,000 Bounty Ukrainian intelligence faked anti-Putin fighter Denis Kapustin's death to claim a £370,000 Russian bounty, exposing Kyiv's cunning tactics.
International Business Times UK · Jan 2 Russian General Accuses UK Spies of Deadly New Year 'Terror Attack' in Occupied Ukraine Russia's General Apti Alaudinov claims UK spies orchestrated a deadly drone strike in Kherson, killing 27, including children, as Ukraine denies involvement.
Euronews · Jan 2 Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 ‘Playing in a war zone isn’t for most people’: the British band braving drone strikes and pneumonia to tour Ukraine How did an Aussie, a Texan, an Irishman and three Cumbrians find themselves on the road on the Ukrainian frontline? For classic rock collective Hardwicke Circus, it was a no-brainer: ‘We thought they’d like to hear some rock’n’roll’
Euronews · Jan 2 Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on village at 27 Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian-occupied village in Kherson killed 27 people
Euronews · Jan 2 Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 ‘Truly humbling’: inside the centre where UK medics are helping Ukrainian amputees British military doctors and therapists provide support at base where innovative treatments aid recovery of those who have lost limbs
The Independent UK · Jan 2 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv orders mass evacuation from frontline regions as Russian troops advance Ukraine said its forces ‘adhere to international law’