Ukraine Conflict

European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row

Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. European powers are gathering for a meeting in London on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Kyiv and how to handle the transatlantic relationship. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

1 March, 2025 78

World

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States

Russia has named career diplomat Alexander Darchiev as new ambassador to the United States, filling a role vacant since last year in another sign of easing tensions. US president Donald Trump has sought to restore ruptured ties with Moscow since taking office, reaching out to president Vladimir Putin and initiating high-level talks for the first time since Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine in 2022. Putin withdrew his former envoy […]

1 March, 2025 87

Business / Economics

Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa

Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […]

22 February, 2025 70

World

U.S. Secretary of State to hold talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia

The US wants rights to half of Ukraine's mineral deposits, as part of a potential future deal to ensure their security. Ukraine's President is due to meet the leader of Turkey on Tuesday. As US officials are in Saudi Arabia, meeting Russian officials. Caroline Malone reports.

18 February, 2025 50

World

US rules out Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ruled out a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders during his first meeting with NATO allies. It's the clearest signal yet the US is prepared to hand over territory to Russia in any potential peace deal. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

13 February, 2025 41

World

UK PM in Ukraine to Sign ‘100 Year Partnership

The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ukraine to pledge long term military and economic support. The visit sees Starmer meet Ukrainian President Zelensky and sign what the PM's office has called a 'Landmark 100 Year Partnership'. Simon Gaitán, reports.

17 January, 2025 46

World

Zelenskyy says 4,000 North Korean troops killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that some 4,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting alongside Russian troops against Ukraine. He added that Russia turning to North Korea shows the weakness of president Vladimir Putin. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

10 January, 2025 53

World

Ukraine conflict in focus at G20

Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held.

20 November, 2024 39

World

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missile in Russia for first time

US President Joseph Biden is, for the first time, allowing Ukraine to use American-made long range weapons to strike inside Russian territory, according to US media citing unnamed sources. This would be a policy u-turn with major implications, as our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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