Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine The Independent UK · Feb 26
Bulletin AM briefing: Polls open in crucial by-election and four dead in speedboat shooting Here are five of the morning’s biggest stories. Polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election that could decide Starmer’s future. Zelensky and Trump call for ‘leader level’ peace talks to end Ukraine war. Four killed on US speedboat in Cuba after ‘firing at patrol boat’. Government can appeal against Palestine… 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 Independent UK · 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 The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
Trump told Zelensky he wants to end war ASAP in call Zelensky asked Trump to push for a trilateral summit with Putin. Axios · Feb 25
Zelensky and Trump call for ‘leader level’ peace talks to end Ukraine war IN FULL The Independent UK · 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. Euronews · Feb 25
Ghana's foreign minister urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on a visit to Ukraine on Wednesday, urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured fighting for Russia. Radio France Internationale · 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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump approves Putin-Zelensky meet as anti-drone netting of Ukrainian cities begins Zelensky says leader-level meeting with Putin ‘only way to finally end the war’ after phone call with Trump The Independent UK · Feb 25
Ukraine war briefing: UN chief says war a ‘stain on our collective conscience’, as US abstains from vote UN secretary general, António Guterres, speaks as general assembly adopts resolution in support of Ukraine, but US abstains The Guardian - AU · Feb 25
Huge crowd in Trafalgar Square marks four years since Putin launched full-scale invasion of Ukraine Thousands turn out at central London memorial rally to mark fourth anniversary of start of Ukraine war Evening Standard · Feb 24
Zelensky and EU leaders honour war dead as Ukraine marks four years Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion with a Kyiv memorial as Zelensky and EU leaders honour the dead and vow to keep resisting. Euronews · Feb 24
Russian intelligence claims UK and France plan to send nuclear arms to Ukraine, but offers no proof As Ukraine marks four years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion, Kyiv has shut down "absurd" claims by Russian intelligence that the UK and France will give it nuclear weapons. Euronews · Feb 24
We Got This Covered · Feb 24 ‘Putin has already begun this war’: Zelenskyy petitions the world to help stop a ‘broad full-scale’ WWIII He confirms that he has always believed this was Russia’s intention.
Euronews · Feb 24 Deepfake celebrity videos used to pressure Europe over Ukraine Edited videos of Hollywood actors are being used to push a pro-Kremlin narrative targeting European leaders. Researchers say the campaign is coordinated.
The Conversation · Feb 24 Ukraine war: after four surprising years, where does it go next? Experts give their view Four years ago, on February 24 2022, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that his forces had begun a full-scale invasion of Ukraine – the reasons for which we have explored here. Within minutes, explosions were heard in major Ukrainian cities as Russian troops flooded across the border.
Evening Standard · Feb 24 UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Britain hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s 'dirty bomb' claim On the fourth anniversary of Putin’s full-scale invasion, the Prime Minister said Britain would be ‘stepping up’ military and humanitarian for Ukraine
Radio France Internationale · Feb 24 Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia', Macron says Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine is a "triple failure for Russia", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of the Western-backed country. France is an unwavering supporter of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but its diplomatic efforts are limited in a fractured Europe.
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Starmer: Putin standing in the way of peace deal to end Ukraine war The prime minister promised to stand by Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’
The Times of India · Feb 24 4 years of Ukraine-Russia war: Zelenskyy reveals his 'base' in Kyiv; taunts Putin - watch Ukrainian President Zelenskyy revealed the Kyiv bunker where he directed the nation's initial war response, recalling US President Biden's offer to evacuate him. He famously replied, 'I need ammunition, not a ride.
Euronews · Feb 24 Four years on, Zelenskyy says Putin ‘did not win this war’ On the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian president said the country has preserved its statehood as allies vow unwavering support and peace on Kyiv's terms.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 24 Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Ukraine in speech marking invasion anniversary Leader says Vladimir Putin has not achieved his goals and visit by Trump might make clear ‘who the aggressor is’
The Independent UK · Feb 24 The Latest: Ukraine marks 4 years since Russia's full-scale invasion It's been four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the country keeps fighting and Europe shows support but struggles to stay united