The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
Reforms under discussion would tear up accession rules used since cold war to allow Kyiv to join in a potential peace deal
Trump-headed body could mediate in countries such as Ukraine and Venezuela
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Fates of Kupiansk and Huliaipole highlight Kyiv’s reliance on a shrinking pool of experienced, reliable soldiers
The priority should be to maximise strategic leverage — and only then pursue communication channels
Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive
Scheme to blow up mail depots uncovered last year is one of a string of sabotage attacks co-ordinated by Moscow
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Donald Trump’s call to revive the South American country’s petroleum industry might be a tall order
Huge shake-up is show of force after corruption scandal last year weakened Ukraine’s government
US pledges support to European-led ‘deterrence’ force after Paris summit focused on security guarantees
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Popular security services chief Vasyl Malyuk switches to new post as shake-up continues
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Ukrainian president appoints military intelligence boss as his chief of staff ahead of meeting on security guarantees
Despite ceaseless Trumpian talk of ending the world’s wars, it’s not quite that easy
India, Pakistan and UAE join Trump in condemning what Kyiv says are false allegations of hit on Russian leader’s residence
Euroclear has been thrust into the spotlight by the EU’s failed plan to use cash on its balance sheet to assist Ukraine
Ukraine’s president says 15-year pledge would not be enough to deter Russia after talks with Donald Trump
Ukrainian president says longer-term US security guarantees would be needed to deter Russia
Talks about ending the war are really about securing US punishment of the other side
US president says progress was made towards ending the war after meeting Ukraine’s leader in Florida
Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war
US president highlights progress towards ending the war after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says Europe is main obstacle to peace
Despite record spending on military, the frontline country has invested little in civilian protection