Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections PM makes opposition to support for Ukraine central to Fidesz campaign as it loses ground over cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025
Operation ‘Midas’: All you need to know about anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment. Euronews · Nov 15, 2025
Once a shadowy dealmaker, one-time Zelenskyy associate is accused in Ukrainian corruption scandal Tymur Mindich has been named as the mastermind behind a $100 million embezzlement scheme in Ukraine The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: mass production of Ukrainian ‘Octopus’ interceptor drones begins Defence ministry says locally developed technology tested in combat and shown to work against Russia’s deadly Shaheds. What we know on day 1,361 The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2025
Azerbaijan protests to Russia after Kyiv embassy damaged in Russian missile attack Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev discussed the attack in a phone call on Friday, in which Aliyev "condemned this strike." Euronews · Nov 14, 2025
Macron to host Zelensky in Paris amid dispute over frozen Russian funds President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Monday, as France seeks to reaffirm long-term support for Ukraine and build on recent efforts to boost military and financial aid. The Elysée said the meeting would be the Ukrainian leader’s ninth trip to France since the Russian… Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025
Several dead and injured, police say, after bus crashes into bus stop in Stockholm – as it happened Cause of crash near University of Technology not yet known The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025
Ukraine: battered by bombing and scarred by corruption This newsletter 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 · Nov 14, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: North Korea mass producing attack drones to aid Moscow’s invasion, says Kyiv Deputy head of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence reveals North Korea launches mass production of drones The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk President suggests leaders on the ground will decide whether holding city is costing too many lives; Kyiv apartments hit in ‘massive’ attack. What we know on day 1,360 The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Four killed in wave of 'calculated' Russian strikes across Kyiv A Russian attack overnight, mostly targeting the capital Kyiv, killed four people and damaged buildings across the city, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025
Zelenskyy meets soldiers on Zaporizhzhia frontline as fighting with Russia intensifies Zelenskyy received a report from a Brigade Commander on the operational situation in the region, as well as enemy activity and losses among Russian forces. Euronews · Nov 13, 2025
Putin preparing to unleash ‘big war’ on Europe in next five years, says Zelensky Ukrainian president called for allies to ‘push hard’ against Russia as Moscow continues its war of aggression The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Corruption scandal exposes ‘absolute impunity’ in Ukraine’s energy sector Ukraine has been shaken by a €90 million corruption scheme allegedly orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich – a long-time associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky – prompting the president to impose asset-freezing sanctions and demand the resignation of his energy and justice ministers. Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2025
Euronews · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine anti-corruption investigation: Kyiv to audit all state-owned companies Kyiv has launched an audit of all state-owned companies amid the anti-corruption investigation around the energy company Energoatom. "Eradicating corruption is a matter of honour and dignity”, the prime minister said announcing the decision.
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine: energy corruption scandal threatens to derail Zelensky’s government and undermine its war effort The latest corruption scandal that has engulfed Ukraine could not have come at a worse time or in a more delicate sector of the economy for the increasingly embattled government of Volodymyr Zelensky.
Euronews · Nov 13, 2025 Nordic and Baltic allies to fund joint €430m PURL military package for Ukraine, NATO says The PURL initiative was launched in July and came following criticism from the White House that Europe needed to shoulder more of the responsibility for Ukraine's security.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine's army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal Ukraine’s top military commander says he has visited troops holding the front line in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is besieged by a bigger Russian force, to coordinate operations in person
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine’s PM announces plans to audit public companies: ‘corruption is unacceptable’ – as it happened Yulia Svyrydenko says government will conduct major audit of Energoatom and other state-owned firms in bid to fight corruption allegations
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv fires long-range Flamingo missiles at Russian oil facilities in fresh wave of strikes Ukraine’s General Staff said oil depot were attacked in occupied Zaporizhzhia and Crimea
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Fire sale of Lukoil assets before start of US sanctions on Russia Foreign properties may be nationalised if Lukoil doesn’t sell, or the proceeds frozen if it does; Zelenskyy grapples with corruption scandal fallout. What we know on day 1,359
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025 Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers resign amid $100m corruption scandal Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers have stepped down in relation to a major scandal involving the state nuclear power company
Euronews · Nov 12, 2025 Ukraine's FM Andriy Sybiha presses G7 for support as Russia targets energy grid Canada announced more sanctions against Russia on Wednesday and a day earlier, the United Kingdom pledged €14 million in funding for Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 Zelenskyy fires ministers accused of involvement in bribery scheme as public outrage grows Ukraine president also calls for sanctions against friend and former business partner, saying ‘there must be maximum integrity’
The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025 The EU invited Ukraine to join the club, but will it ever happen? Zelenskyy wants admission before 2030, but with a growing far-right, anti-enlargement contingent and budgetary fears mounting, some countries are hiding behind a Hungarian veto