The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

As Trump Woos Russia, Kremlin Shifts Blame To Europe

For three years, the Kremlin saw the United States as its biggest enemy, accusing US President Joe Biden of prolonging the Ukraine conflict by supplying weapons to Kyiv.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025

First Thing: China vows to ‘fight to the end’ with US in ‘trade war or any other war’

The comments by China’s ministry of foreign affairs mark an escalation in rhetoric following Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs. Plus, Trump posts fresh ultimatum to Hamas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

Labour MPs and peers urge banks to view UK defence investments as ethical

An open letter called for financial institutions to ‘rethink’ environment, social and governance requirements that often exclude defence investment.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese beset by disruptors, from Cyclone Alfred to Donald Trump

Issues sometimes “come at you”, Anthony Albanese declared on Thursday at the end of a news conference, held at Canberra’s National Situation Room, about Cyclone Alfred.

The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025

Zelensky Urges Pressure On Russia After Deadly Hotel Strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged "no pause" in pressure on Russia to halt its "terror" after a Russian missile strike on a hotel in his hometown killed four civilians.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025

Russia hits back at Macron speech as Europe faces tough choices on Ukraine

As tensions escalate over the future of Ukraine's defence, Russian officials have slammed French President Emmanuel Macron’s stark warnings about Moscow’s threat to Europe.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 6, 2025

EU leaders open emergency talks on defense and Ukraine aid as US support wanes

European Union leaders are holding emergency summit talks to beef up their own military defenses and make sure Ukraine will still be properly protected by its allies

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,106

These are the key developments on day 1,106 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025

EU leaders hail ‘historic’ decision to boost defence – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2025

The US embrace of Russia is an existential threat to the EU. Germany must step up to save it

To counter the crisis caused by Trump, Friedrich Merz has little choice but to abandon decades of military and economic caution

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025