The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

UK national security adviser may prefer to work behind the scenes but he found himself in the limelight this week

Satellite technology may help with the daunting task of monitoring violations along vast frontline

Turkey’s top diplomat, defense minister and intelligence chief paid a sudden visit to Damascus

As momentum builds for a ceasefire with Russia, Ukraine has lost a valuable bargaining chip

ANALYSIS: Putin stands to gain from the US-Ukraine ceasefire plan whether he signs it or not, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley from Slaviansk

The defence ministers of Europe's five major powers—France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Italy—convened in Paris and reached broad consensus on the necessity of strengthening Ukraine's long-term security by enhancing its armed forces. Meanwhile, Germany's Chancellor-elect, Friedrich Merz, is in discussions with MPs regarding a significant increase in defence…

ON THE GROUND: As US negotiators arrive in Moscow for ceasefire talks, World affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at how Vladimir Putin’s forces fought back in Kursk

Editorial: Will-they-won’t-they over a ceasefire does not change the underlying dynamics of US retreat from supporting Kyiv

Russian president indicates insists on guarantees for a long-lasting peace to address root causes of conflict.