French units would be ‘priority’ targets if deployed to Ukraine, says Putin’s spy chief
Vladimir Putin has made at least 11 threats of nuclear war against the West since he launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
More than 74 people have been detained in 17 cities across Russia for taking part in “Noon against Putin” protests, the human rights group OVD-info reported.]]>
Falling missile debris triggers fires and damages buildings in multiple parts of Ukrainian capital
Russia asks Poland to provide ‘evidence’ before they will comply with summons
Massive demonstrations are expected across Russia today as critics of
Ukraine’s prosecutor general claimed more than 10,000 peaceful civilians were being held by Russia
Journalist has already been held for a year by Russia with no date set for
Around 9,000 children will be evacuated from the Russian region of Belgorod, the local governor said, as Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine carry out cross-border raids in the region.]]>
This live blog is now closed. For more on Putin’s re-election, you can read our latest reporting:West condemns ‘undemocratic’ Russian election as results show Putin landslideThe EU has said the Russian election took place in a highly restricted environment “exacerbated by Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine”.The EU said it regretted the decision of Russian authorities not to invite international observers to its elections. Continue reading
A ceasefire on Russia’s terms would embolden the tyrant to pick new targets for his expansionist aimsPope Francis’s suggestion that Ukraine’s leaders should admit defeat, find “the courage to raise the white flag” and negotiate a halt to the war with Russia provoked justified fury in Kyiv and eastern Europe. He was wrong to say Ukraine is beaten, and gravely remiss in failing to condemn Moscow’s illegal aggression and war crimes. Yet Francis is not alone in wondering how this conflict ends.Two...
Discharge petition backing Ukraine funding rolls on in US Congress with first Republican signature. What we know on day 758See all our coverage of the war in Ukraine Continue reading