Russia, Ukraine and Europe

Ukraine War Map Shows Russian Retreat on Three Fronts
One pro-Moscow military blogger has lamented how Ukrainian forces are exerting growing pressure on Russian troops in the Donetsk region, as a map shows the latest state of play. I
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Zelensky and EU in show of unity as Russia warns against European troops in Ukraine
"During all this period, and last week, you stayed with us," the Ukrainian president tells European leaders in Brussels.
Macron warns of Russian threat to Europe as NATO nations mobilize to defend Ukraine
"Who can believe that in this context, Russia will stop at Ukraine?" the French president asked. "Russia has become, and will remain, a threat to France and Europe."
Ukraine Official Responds to Reports China May Join Russia's War
"China is very careful. They're very cautious," Oleksandr Merezhko, head of Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Committee, told Newsweek.
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Russia Toughens Its Stance and Warns Against European Troop Deployment in Ukraine
Russia's rhetoric, combined with its military actions on the ground, shows that any attempt to introduce European forces into Ukraine will be met with strong measures.
Russia tells UK not to send troops to Ukraine in dire warning for NATO
Russia has warned the UK it will view the deployment of British and European troops in Ukraine as a declaration of war against Moscow. The dire warning comes amid a flurry of diplomatic activity by European leaders as they scramble to increase military aid to Ukraine and boost general defence spending.
Briton accused of fighting for Ukraine jailed in Russia
A British man accused by Russia of fighting for Ukraine has been jailed for 19 years by a Russian military court. James Scott Rhys Anderson was reportedly captured in Russia's Kursk region last November,
Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence
The U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the ...
Russian strike kills 4 in Ukraine amid US aid, intelligence freeze
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there can be "no pause" in pressure on Russia after another night of missile and ...
Russia says Franco-British plan is bid to buy time for Ukraine
Russia said on Thursday that a French and British peace initiative on Ukraine was a bid to buy time for Kyiv and prevent its ...
Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih
Aftermath of Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights ...
Russia 'will never agree' to European peacekeepers in Ukraine, Lukashenko says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko -- a close ally of President Vladimir Putin -- warned that the Kremlin "will never" ...
Kremlin says Rubio's view of Ukraine conflict as a US-Russia proxy war matches that of Putin
The Kremlin said on Thursday that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's view that the Ukraine conflict is a proxy war between ...
As Russia welcomes Trump's Ukraine aid pause, Ukrainians vow to fight on, and hope for more European support
Russia says Trump's pause of Ukraine military aid could be "the best contribution to peace," as Ukrainians grapple for the ...
Secretary of State Rubio vows diplomacy attempts will continue in effort to end Russia's war in Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio explains why the United States will continue engaging in diplomacy to end Russia's war in ...
Putin says any Ukraine peace deal must ensure Russia's security, vows no retreat
Russia will seek a peace deal in Ukraine that safeguards its own long-term security and will not retreat from the gains it ...