The Ukraine Dispatch

Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Europe live The plant relies on external power to keep its nuclear material cool and avoid a catastrophic accident Continue reading...

Russia and Ukraine agree local ceasefire to allow repairs at Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Far-right Base group claims murders in Ukraine amid questions over Russia ties Leaked information obtained by Guardian paints disturbing picture of violence waged by terror group’s Ukrainian cell Continue reading...

Far-right Base group claims murders in Ukraine amid questions over Russia ties #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

America lied about the Iraq war. Then they weren’t believed about Ukraine | Moustafa Bayoumi Will US intelligence learn its lessons from the Iraq war, and just how badly their legitimacy has been undermined? Continue reading...

America lied about the Iraq war. Then they weren’t believed about Ukraine | Moustafa Bayoumi #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after Russia launches hundreds of drones in overnight attack – Europe live At least 23 people were injured in overnight strikes, with 420 drones and 39 missiles used by Russia to target Ukraine, Kyiv says Continue reading...

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after Russia launches hundreds of drones in overnight attack – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to accelerate placement of anti-drone nets across frontline Defence minister says pace has already increased but more nets needed amid Russian attacks; Zelenskyy says Ukrainian delegation to meet Trump envoys. What we know on day 1,464 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to accelerate placement of anti-drone nets across frontline #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Nobody believed that Putin would invade Ukraine. Four years on, has Europe learned from the failures of 2022? I looked back to discover the untold story of how western intelligence was misread, even in Kyiv. The conclusion offers a stark warning for the future Continue reading...

Nobody believed that Putin would invade Ukraine. Four years on, has Europe learned from the failures of 2022? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian factory Russia's Investigative Committee said the plant in the Smolensk region was struck by 30 drones.

Seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian factory #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

EU continues to seek ways around Hungary’s block on Russia sanctions and €90bn loan to Ukraine – Europe live Viktor Orbán has ramped up pressure on Kyiv to restart oil transit to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline Continue reading...

EU continues to seek ways around Hungary’s block on Russia sanctions and €90bn loan to Ukraine – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Four years ago, the world expected Ukraine to be crushed, but it has stood firm. So what now for Putin? | Rajan Menon A quick landgrab has distorted into a complex geopolitical conflict – and even Trump’s fulminations can’t seem to make Ukrainians give in Continue reading...

Four years ago, the world expected Ukraine to be crushed, but it has stood firm. So what now for Putin? | Rajan Menon #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief says war a ‘stain on our collective conscience’, as US abstains from vote UN secretary general, António Guterres, speaks as general assembly adopts resolution in support of Ukraine, but US abstains. What we know on day 1,463 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief says war a ‘stain on our collective conscience’, as US abstains from vote #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War review – harrowing testimony from a military that turns on its own Jailed, beaten, executed … this BBC documentary gives voice to Russian dissidents and conscripts trapped in a system of violence, fear and punishment. The result is devastating Continue reading...

The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War review – harrowing testimony from a military that turns on its own #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

How the CIA and MI6 uncovered Putin's war plans and why many did not believe them – video Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders, the Guardian's Shaun Walker details how the US and Britain uncovered Vladimir Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including the Ukrainian president...

How the CIA and MI6 uncovered Putin's war plans and why many did not believe them – video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, analysis suggests Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

No Time To Heal: the psychological rehabilitation of a Ukrainian soldier after Russian captivity Ukrainian soldiers are sent to The Forest Glade – Ukraine’s first centre for the treatment of psychological trauma – before returning to the frontline. After spending over three years in Russian captivity following the battle for Mariupol, 25-year-old ...

No Time To Heal: the psychological rehabilitation of a Ukrainian soldier after Russian captivity #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

No Time to Heal: the psychological rehabilitation of a Ukrainian soldier after Russian captivity Ukrainian soldiers suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety are sent to the Forest Glade – Ukraine’s first centre for the treatment of psychological trauma – before returning to the frontline. After three years in Russian captivity following the bat...

No Time to Heal: the psychological rehabilitation of a Ukrainian soldier after Russian captivity #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents – UK politics live MPs to debate the release of documents relating to the appointment of ex-prince Andrew as UK trade envoy Continue reading...

Minister signals government won’t stop MPs voting to publish Andrew trade envoy documents – UK politics live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Zelenskyy speaks from presidential bunker on fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war – video The Ukrainian president praised his people's courage as Ukraine enters the fifth year of war against Russia. In the 18-minute video, he thanked world leaders who have stood with Ukraine from the beginning of the full-scale invasion and appealed to Dona...

Zelenskyy speaks from presidential bunker on fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war – video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Ukraine in speech marking invasion anniversary Leader says Vladimir Putin has not achieved his goals and visit by Trump might make clear ‘who the aggressor is’ Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Ukraine in speech marking invasion anniversary #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Putin has not achieved his goals, says Zelenskyy – Europe live Four years ago today, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, hoping to take the country in a matter of days Continue reading...

Four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Putin has not achieved his goals, says Zelenskyy – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Four years of war in Ukraine – in pictures On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, we look back on some of the powerful photojournalism documenting the conflict Continue reading...

Four years of war in Ukraine – in pictures #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts In today’s newsletter: how the war looks from inside the country four years on – and what the west’s audience and leaders still misunderstand Continue reading...

Tuesday briefing: The long and winding road of war in Ukraine, as the human cost mounts #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient With the Russian military performing poorly, Ukraine is clarifying strategy and pushing back with modest success Continue reading...

Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

In 2022, the world had moral clarity over Russia’s invasion. Now in Ukraine we ask: where has that gone? | Sasha Dovzhyk We could never have imagined such tolerance of Putin’s criminal war. We normalise the horror just to survive Continue reading...

In 2022, the world had moral clarity over Russia’s invasion. Now in Ukraine we ask: where has that gone? | Sasha Dovzhyk #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Russia exporting more oil now than before war despite sanctions – report Finnish thinktank calls for stricter sanctions enforcement while also finding Russian oil revenues have fallen amid discounting. What we know on day 1,462 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Russia exporting more oil now than before war despite sanctions – report #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Chickens coming home to roost in eastern Europe | Letters In ignoring the peace movement, the west facilitated the rise of ‘gangster capitalism’ in Russia, writes Richard Taylor. Plus a letter from Rev Canon John Longuet-Higgins Continue reading...

Chickens coming home to roost in eastern Europe | Letters #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

The Guardian view on the fourth anniversary of Putin’s war: Ukraine is exhausted, but not broken | Editorial Despite relentless attrition at appalling human cost, the Kremlin has not achieved its goals. Maximum economic pressure can undermine its war aims Continue reading...

The Guardian view on the fourth anniversary of Putin’s war: Ukraine is exhausted, but not broken | Editorial #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘Political sabotage’: EU leaders accuse Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine Viktor Orbán’s government blocks fresh economic measures against Russia on eve of war’s fourth anniversary Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...

‘Political sabotage’: EU leaders accuse Hungary of undermining support for Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack