The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine has denied the claim and accused Russia of trying to undermine diplomatic progress – so who believes what?

Brother Dong is one of a growing band of Chinese volunteers who are lending their support to Ukraine

Analysis reveals a significant rise in the number of obituaries of soldiers published in Russia in the past five months

Move could feasibly allow Russian missiles to reach European targets faster from Belarus, its neighbouring ally that also shares a border with Nato countries Poland, Lithuania and Latvia

The announcement coincides with a sensitive period for Russia-Ukraine peace discussions

In today’s newsletter: Covering everything from Donald Trump to AI, and Gaza to Ukraine, award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Ben Jennings shares his favourite caricatures of 2025, and we share ours too.

Ukrainian leader said he is committed to continuing talks on how to end the war

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February WTI crude oil (CLG26 ) on Monday closed up +1.34 (+2.36%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG26 ) closed up +0.0203 (+1.19%). Crude oil prices settled sharply higher on Monday after weekend talks to end the Ukraine-Russian war failed to yield a breakthrough. Also, hopes of stronger Chinese energy demand...