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Russia ramps up offensives on two fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before fall

An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine launches one of its deepest drone strikes into Russia, killing three

Security sources say attack targeted drone manufacturer in Ishevsk, 1000km from frontline. Putin and Macron speak on phone for first time in almost three years. What we know on day 1,225

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025

Ukraine drone attack on central Russia kills three, wounds 35

The attack comes shortly after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises to increase Ukraine’s drone production.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2025

Why is Ukraine withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines?

If Russia plans to broaden the ground war, Ukraine may need deeper lines of defence. Landmines could prove critical.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025

New special tribunal for Ukraine will pave the way for holding Russian leaders to account for the invasion

A special tribunal has been established by the international human rights organisation the Council of Europe (CoE) and the Ukrainian government to try crimes of aggression against Ukraine which could be used to hold Vladimir Putin and others to account for the February 2022 invasion and war crimes committed since.

The Conversation · Jun 30, 2025

Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says

Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.

Euronews · Jun 30, 2025

German foreign minister visits Kyiv, pledges continued support for Ukraine

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is visiting Kyiv to show support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy to pull Kyiv out of convention banning anti-personnel landmines

President says he has signed a decree to pull out of Ottawa Convention saying nothing can replace landmines ‘for defence purposes’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2025

Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy

The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia.

Euronews · Jun 29, 2025

Russia launches largest airstrike on Ukraine since start of the war

President Zelensky said: ‘Moscow will not stop as long as it has the capability to launch massive strikes’

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025