» Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing
26/10/25 06:00 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important? A diplomatic...
» Russian drone attack on Kyiv leaves three people dead and dozens wounded, mayor says
26/10/25 02:53 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildings An overnight Russian drone attack on Kyiv killed three people and wounded dozens, the mayor of the Ukrainian capital has said. The head...
» ‘There is no life’: Kupiansk’s slow demise reflects the fate of cities on Ukraine’s frontline
26/10/25 01:00 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
After more than two years of attacks, much of the population has left and the remaining soldiers are stuck in a war ‘going nowhere’ Lyubov Lobunets, 77, left her home in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kupiansk in August when it was hit ...
» Ukraine war briefing: US reportedly mulling further sanctions on Russia that could hit banking sector
25/10/25 20:22 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Trump said he would not schedule any talks with Putin unless it was clear that the Russian leader was serious about ending the war. What we know on day 1,341 See all our Ukraine war coverage The Trump administration has prepared addition...
» At least four killed in Russian strikes overnight on Ukraine
25/10/25 18:15 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Attacks come after Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to US for long-range missiles and urges allies to expand sanctions on Russian oil Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded...
» Trump’s Russia Sanctions Shift War Dynamics to the Energy Front
25/10/25 14:06 from NYT > Russia
As winter slows the pace of battlefield combat, Moscow and Kyiv are betting on campaigns against each other’s energy assets to break a stalemate in the conflict.
» At least three killed in Russian strikes overnight on Ukraine
25/10/25 05:19 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Attacks come after Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to US for long-range missiles and urges allies to expand sanctions on Russian oil Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight killed at least three people and wounded 17 others, l...
» Six metres below ground, a hospital treats Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones
25/10/25 00:00 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overhead Scrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, e...
» Six metres below ground: inside the secret hospital treating Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones
25/10/25 00:00 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overhead Scrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, e...
» Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy urges US to expand Russia oil sanctions
24/10/25 20:17 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
At a meeting with European leaders, the Ukrainian president also discusses the supply of long-range missiles. What we know on day 1,340 See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the US to expand sanct...
» Lithuania shuts airports and Belarus border after weather balloon incursion
24/10/25 18:23 from Russia | The Guardian
Vilnius and Kaunas airports closed down after balloons drift into country’s airspace for third time this month Lithuania closed its two biggest airports on Friday and shut crossings on its border with Belarus after helium weather balloon...
» Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds
24/10/25 17:34 from Russia | The Guardian
Analysis of DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave suggests soldiers had paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever When Napoleon ordered his army to retreat from Russia in October 1812, disaster ensued. Starving, cold, exhausted and s...
» The U.S. and Europe Are Trying New Ways to Pressure Russia
24/10/25 16:52 from NYT > Russia
For the first time in his second term, President Trump is imposing new sanctions, but they may not shift the course of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
» Ukraine’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Has the Wind at Its Back
24/10/25 15:37 from NYT > Russia
Britain hosted a meeting of European leaders to discuss bolstering support for Kyiv as winter approaches.
» UK Man is Sentenced for Pro-Russian Attack Plots
24/10/25 14:29 from NYT > Russia
Dylan Earl recruited people to set fire to two London warehouses containing aid bound for Ukraine, the police said. He was also convicted of plotting against a dissident Russian restaurant owner.
» ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – as it happened
24/10/25 13:49 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ held talks in London. This live blog is closed Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann ...
» Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies
24/10/25 13:42 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ukrainian leader joined ‘coalition of the willing’ in London to discuss how to ramp up pressure on Russia Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the US to stay involved in efforts to end the war after a meeting of western allies in Londo...
» ‘Ukraine’s future is our future’, says Starmer, as he vows coalition will take Russian oil and gas off market to choke funding – Europe live
24/10/25 13:13 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Zelenskyy, Starmer and members of ‘coalition of willing’ give press conference A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and...
» DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army
24/10/25 12:33 from NYT > Russia
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.
» Zelenskyy, Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ members to give joint press conference in London – Europe live
24/10/25 11:58 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and rare eart...
» Zelenskyy says Putin pushing Ukraine towards ‘humanitarian disaster’ as he meets Starmer and European leaders – Europe live
24/10/25 11:48 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of human cost of attacks on energy infrastructure A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on semiconductor and ra...
» Zelenskyy arrives in London for meeting with European leaders
24/10/25 10:38 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ukraine’s president joins Coalition of the Willing to discuss how to ramp up pressure on Russia Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to London on Friday for a meeting with more than 20 European leaders at a time when militar...
» Zelenskyy at Downing Street for talks with Starmer and ‘coalition of willing’ after meeting King Charles – Europe live
24/10/25 10:09 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Volodymyr Zelenskyy set to press case for using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defences A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid growing fears that Beijing’s restriction on...
» Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day | Pjotr Sauer
24/10/25 08:57 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in Ukraine For once, a phone call with Vladimir Putin did not lead to a thaw. By imposing sanctions on Russia this week, ...
» Zelenskyy meets King Charles before discussion with Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ over military support – Europe live
24/10/25 06:58 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
King Charles hosts Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Windsor Castle before meeting to consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s defences A forthcoming trip by German foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, to China has been cancelled amid g...
» Zelenskyy to meet Starmer and ‘coalition of the willing’ to discuss further military support and how to pressure Russia – Europe live
24/10/25 05:39 from Russia | The Guardian
After the EU adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia, UK PM intends to make the case for using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defences The Russian defence ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of t...
» Estonia, a Tiny NATO Nation, Is Cashing In on the Threat Next Door
24/10/25 05:00 from NYT > Russia
As fears about Russia grow, Estonia’s tech-savvy work force is developing new weapons and defense systems.
» Europe’s Persistence in Supporting Ukraine Is Bearing Fruit
24/10/25 03:45 from NYT > Russia
European leaders want to build on President Trump’s sanctions on Russia with new commitments of financial and military support for Kyiv.
» The White House Wrecking Ball
24/10/25 00:31 from NYT > Russia
President Trump’s demolition of the East Wing to make way for a ballroom seems to mirror his determination to remake America.
» Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’
23/10/25 23:23 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China an...
» ‘Sacred sanctuary’: North Korea starts building memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine war
23/10/25 21:09 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine North Korea has begun constructing a memorial for its soldiers killed fighting in Russia’s war on Ukraine, state medi...
» Ukraine war briefing: Lithuania accuses Russia of further Nato airspace violation
23/10/25 20:45 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Eurofighters scramble after incursion by fighter and tanker; Russian anti-tank drone kills two Ukrainian journalists at petrol station. What we know on day 1,339 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
» EU leaders fail to agree to use frozen Russian assets to defend Ukraine
23/10/25 18:44 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Belgium derails proposal to use billions located in Brussels to fund €140bn loan to Ukraine for its war effort EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr Ze...
» EU leaders swerve decision on using frozen Russia assets to defend Ukraine
23/10/25 17:59 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Belgian opposition derails proposal to use Russian assets to fund €140bn loan to Ukraine for its war effort EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr Zelen...
» Can Europe Agree on Turning Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine?
23/10/25 17:47 from NYT > Russia
European Union officials want to make a large loan to Ukraine backed by Russian state assets, but on Thursday, they deferred any clear decision on that plan to December.
» Zelenskyy presses for EU decision on using frozen Russia assets to defend Ukraine
23/10/25 17:03 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ukrainian president says ‘time to act is now’ as Belgium seeks guarantees from other member states over loan plan EU leaders have swerved a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence, despite a plea from Volodymyr...
» Trump’s Sanctions on Russian Oil Sector Ratchet Up Economic War
23/10/25 16:25 from NYT > Russia
After months of restraint, President Trump’s move to blacklist Lukoil and Rosneft will hit Russia where it hurts.
» Ukrainian attack spoiled planned Zaporizhzhia birthday gift for Putin
23/10/25 15:04 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Plan to connect nuclear plant to Russian grid was foiled and it has now been reconnected to Ukrainian power An attempt by Russia to connect the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to the Russian grid in time for Vladimir Putin’s ...
» ‘Brother Wang,’ Accused of Being Drug Cartel Fixer, Is Arrested in Cuba
23/10/25 14:06 from NYT > Russia
Zhi Dong Zhang, who escaped house arrest in Mexico this summer, is accused of supplying cartels with fentanyl from China, smuggling and money laundering millions under the alias “Brother Wang.”
» Oil Price Jumps on Trump’s Russia Sanctions
23/10/25 13:58 from NYT > Russia
Traders are pondering whether the United States and its allies are finally getting serious about restricting Russian energy.
» Putin Calls U.S. Sanctions ‘Unfriendly Act’ and Says Russia Won’t Bend
23/10/25 13:48 from NYT > Russia
President Vladimir V. Putin warned of an overwhelming response if the Trump administration arms Kyiv with powerful missiles it seeks.
» Zelenskyy presses for EU decision on using Russia assets to defend Ukraine
23/10/25 13:38 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Ukrainian president says ‘time to act is now’ as Belgium seeks guarantees from other member states over loan plan Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged EU leaders to use Russia’s frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defence “as soon as possible”, as ...
» Putin calls new US sanctions an ‘unfriendly act’ but claims they won’t affect Russian economy – as it happened
23/10/25 13:26 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Russian president says Moscow will deliver ‘overwhelming’ response to strikes inside Russia Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’ The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , urged European U...
» Putin calls new US sanctions an ‘unfriendly act’ but claims they won’t affect Russian economy – Europe live
23/10/25 13:04 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Russian president says Moscow will deliver ‘overwhelming’ response to strikes inside Russia The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree as soon as possible on a plan to use frozen Russ...
» Ukraine should be able to use frozen Russian assets to buy and make weapons, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
23/10/25 11:40 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
EU leaders earlier discussed proposal to use Russian assets for ‘reparations loan’, as Russia’s foreign ministry warned of ‘painful response’ if plan goes ahead The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , urged European Union leaders ...
» How Europe Is Trying to Turn Frozen Russian Assets Into Cash for Ukraine
23/10/25 11:26 from NYT > Russia
European Union officials could reach a political agreement as soon as Thursday on a plan for a huge loan to Ukraine backed by Kremlin money frozen in a Belgian financial institution.
» Will US sanctions on Russian oil companies be effective, and why is Trump imposing them now?
23/10/25 11:07 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Measures against Rosneft and Lukoil mark first time US has imposed sanctions on Russia since Trump’s return to office US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine The US has announced new sanctions aga...
» Zelenskyy speaks at EU summit as European leaders discuss use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine loan – Europe live
23/10/25 10:33 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Russia’s foreign ministry warns of ‘painful response’ if assets are confiscated, but Ukrainian president says proposal is ‘legal and fair’ The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , urged European Union leaders on Thursday to agree a...
» Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to external power from Ukraine
23/10/25 10:25 from World news: Ukraine | theguardian.com
Move ends month-long reliance on backup generators after power line was cut in September Russian engineers have reconnected the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to external electrical power from Ukraine, ending a month-long emer...