The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukrainian leader resists US plan to take over plants and says Putin must stop ‘unnecessary demands’ as Starmer considers use of UK troops as deterrence force

Show of unity marred by Viktor Orbán refusing to back declaration of support for Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence stressed this death toll would be Russia’s ‘largest losses since the Second World War’

Russia's key peace demand that Western allies stop providing military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is quietly being ignored by the European Union

Israel’s PM wants to ‘transfer’ Palestinians from Gaza, purge his traditional domestic rivals – and keep the right wing in power for ever, says Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz

US may shuttle between sides in drive to achieve quick deal Trump wants, as Moscow sends ex-spy to lead negotiations

Gaza health officials say hundreds have been killed since Israeli bombing shattered the ceasefire. Plus, Trump and Zelenskyy share call over partial Ukraine ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have continued to exchange fire following calls agreeing to a limited ceasefire

Hospitals say high proportion of women and children among dead in latest strikes

Ministers often feel they are accountable for everything that goes on in their department, but responsible for nothing. Government departments can have thousands, or tens of thousands, of staff. They are big, complex organisations. They get it right every day and people barely notice. Tax is collected, benefits paid, borders…

Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed