The Ukraine Dispatch

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks There were no plans for the Russian side to join the talks, the Kremlin said.

Zelensky to meet Trump envoy in Turkey in bid to 'intensify' peace talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Poland says ‘all traces lead to Russia’ being behind rail sabotage incidents – Europe live Deputy prime minster says investigators are looking at a device found near the blast site Continue reading...

Poland says ‘all traces lead to Russia’ being behind rail sabotage incidents – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to buy 100 Rafale warplanes, drones and air defence systems from France Zelenskyy hails ‘a historic deal’; families of Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia on Monday sounded the alarm about their fate. What we know on day 1,364 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to buy 100 Rafale warplanes, drones and air defence systems from France #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

The Guardian view on Germany under Merz: Europe’s powerhouse is still struggling | Editorial Donald Trump’s trade wars and Chinese competition constitute formidable headwinds. But old economic orthodoxies are not the answer Continue reading...

The Guardian view on Germany under Merz: Europe’s powerhouse is still struggling | Editorial #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Poland railway blast was unprecedented act of sabotage, says Donald Tusk Polish PM vows to ‘catch the perpetrators, regardless of who their backers are’ after blast on track used for deliveries to Ukraine Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

Poland railway blast was unprecedented act of sabotage, says Donald Tusk #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece Vital supplies are due to start flowing into the war-ravaged country this winter via a Balkan pipeline.

Ukraine to import US liquefied natural gas via Greece #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Q&A: Corruption scandal, AI surrender videos, and the International Space Station Ukraine's energy and justice ministers have resigned in the wake of an embezzlement probe

Q&A: Corruption scandal, AI surrender videos, and the International Space Station #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Far-right group with links to neo-Nazi leader offers online military training Experts say Observations Group’s connections to the Base and Rinaldo Nazzaro present ‘urgent danger’ Continue reading...

Far-right group with links to neo-Nazi leader offers online military training #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Explosion on Polish railway was ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’, says PM – Europe live Donald Tusk says ‘worse fears confirmed’ over damage on route used to ferry aid deliveries to Ukraine Continue reading...

Explosion on Polish railway was ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’, says PM – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist – podcast Between 2022 and 2023, as many as 170 rare and valuable editions of Russian classics were stolen from libraries across Europe. Were the thieves merely low-level opportunists, or were bigger forces at work? By Philip Oltermann. Read by Daniela Denby Ash...

The Pushkin job: unmasking the thieves behind an international rare books heist – podcast #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Greece signs deal to supply gas to Kyiv over ‘difficult’ winter Agreement comes as Volodymyr Zelenskyy starts European tour aimed at shoring up Ukrainian energy supply and defences. What we know on day 1,363 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Greece signs deal to supply gas to Kyiv over ‘difficult’ winter #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Zelenskyy pledges to ‘clean up’ Ukraine’s energy sector amid corruption scandal President to overhaul state energy firms after $100m kickback scheme alleged by anti-corruption investigators Continue reading...

Zelenskyy pledges to ‘clean up’ Ukraine’s energy sector amid corruption scandal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘She went through hell’: widow of Chornobyl engineer is killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv Zelenskyy says Nataliia Khodemchuk is victim of ‘new tragedy caused by Kremlin’, four decades after disaster Continue reading...

‘She went through hell’: widow of Chornobyl engineer is killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

How Britain replaced the US as Russia’s villain of choice London and Moscow’s rivalry stretches back to the imperial era, but the Ukraine war has brought relations to a new low Continue reading...

How Britain replaced the US as Russia’s villain of choice #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Drones hit Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery Russian attacks kill four on Saturday; Serbian government faces deadline to oust Russian owners from state oil company. What we know on day 1,362 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Drones hit Russia’s Ryazan oil refinery #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections PM makes opposition to support for Ukraine central to Fidesz campaign as it loses ground over cost of living crisis Continue reading...

Viktor Orbán begins ‘anti-war roadshow’ as Hungary gears up for 2026 elections #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify Ukrainian minister says more than 800 attacks recorded since start of year as Moscow seeks to destroy country’s logistical capabilities Continue reading...

Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: mass production of Ukrainian ‘Octopus’ interceptor drones begins Defence ministry says locally developed technology tested in combat and shown to work against Russia’s deadly Shaheds. What we know on day 1,361 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: mass production of Ukrainian ‘Octopus’ interceptor drones begins #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

First Thing: Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign Text messages released by US House show convicted sex offender coaching Maga influencer on political messaging. Plus, readers’ favourite photo booth moments 100 years after its invention Continue reading...

First Thing: Jeffrey Epstein advised Steve Bannon during 2018 pro-Trump media campaign #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv Six people are killed in Kyiv, and Ukraine targets one of Russia's biggest oil ports on the Black Sea coast.

Russian drone slams into block of flats in deadly wave of strikes across Kyiv #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter Years of conflict have taken their toll and the war of attrition is continuing on the homefront - but Ukrainians are fighting back hard by trying to keep morale high

Russia's attacks have ramped up - Ukraine is fighting to hold on through another winter #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies The Ukrainian president has called for the justice and energy ministers to be removed from their posts.

Major corruption scandal engulfs top Zelensky allies #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

'My hair was on fire': Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv – video Russia unleashed a massive combined attack on Kyiv early on Friday, sparking fires and scattering debris across many districts of the capital, said the city's mayor, Vitali Klitschko. At least 11 people were injured as emergency crews responded to stri...

'My hair was on fire': Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv – video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘wicked’ overnight attack on Ukraine – Europe live Drones and missiles used to target Kyiv with at least four people killed and ‘dozens’ wounded Russia attacks every district of Kyiv Continue reading...

Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘wicked’ overnight attack on Ukraine – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russia attacks ‘every district’ of Kyiv, sparking fires across Ukrainian capital Pictures posted on social media showed different sites in flames and residents gathering in rubble-strewn streets outside apartment buildings Continue reading...

Russia attacks ‘every district’ of Kyiv, sparking fires across Ukrainian capital #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk President suggests leaders on the ground will decide whether holding city is costing too many lives; Kyiv apartments hit in ‘massive’ attack. What we know on day 1,360 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Flamingo flies into battle, Zelenskyy defers to commanders over Pokrovsk #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

EU to discuss unlocking €140bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – Europe live EU president Ursula von der Leyen says using Russian assets would be “the most effective way to sustain Ukraine”, although legal fears remain for some states Continue reading...

EU to discuss unlocking €140bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Putin opponents criticise EU ban on multi-entry visas for Russians Restrictions for entry to Schengen zone announced last Friday because of sabotage attacks linked to Russia Continue reading...

Putin opponents criticise EU ban on multi-entry visas for Russians #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack