The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

A primary school teacher in Russia pushes back on cruel nationalist propaganda in a fascinating and daring look at everyday encroachment

"What if this war is until the end of our lives?" "It's an explanation of how soldiers in a war zone live," he told AFP. Besides visceral depictions of fighting, "2000 Meters to Andriivka" displays the dark humor, quotidian concerns and dogged determination of the 3rd Assault Brigade.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The president has shown that he will be hard for America’s allies to handle in his second term – but there has been the odd surprising sign of sense

Russian president also echoes new US president’s claim conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in White House in 2022

The conversation is no longer just about the present conflict, there is already an undeclared covert war under way

Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, says Ukrainian president

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work towards determining a format for potential peace talks with Russia, reiterating that only talks involving Kyiv could bring about a sustainable peace.

As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.

Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.

SPECIAL REPORT: The North Korean troops fighting for Russia are highly trained and will stop at nothing to avoid surrender, Ukrainian sources tell Sam Kiley, The Independent’s World Affairs Editor, in Sumy