The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
Kremlin declares state of emergency in two regions as Ukrainian forces gain ground for fourth day
Ukraine’s forces have captured roughly 350 sq km in Kursk region
Authorities tell joint venture partner Anadolu Efes ‘the current structure of the transaction has not been approved’
Second day of hostilities in Kursk region is driving up death toll, according to Moscow
Russian forces say they have repelled a deadly attack on the Kursk border region
Opposition criticises government for not freeing journalist detained in Belarus as part of historic swap
Former prisoners of conscience say hundreds remain in jail, many for protesting against the war in Ukraine
Viktor Orbán’s government defies EU pressure to reduce reliance on fossil fuel from Moscow
European Commission rejects complaints that Ukrainian sanctions on Lukoil threaten security of supply
Kremlin has not been stopped in its tracks — but it does have sand in its gears
Ramzan Kadyrov turns mediator in dispute over Russian online retailer amid fiercest asset grab since 1990s
Ukrainian officials say raid is one of the biggest since war started
The concert at St Paul’s Cathedral with the Royal Opera House’s Songs for Ukraine Chorus revised the symphony’s message of joy
Austrian lender generated more than half of its profits in Russia and Belarus in the first six months of the year
American populists oppose China but like pro-Beijing strongmen
Agreeing to Russia’s demand for a neutral Ukraine could leave the country at the mercy of Moscow
Kyiv examining plan to replace Russia gas supplies with fuel from Azerbaijan
Kyiv’s allies must still put it in a stronger position for any settlement talks
Heavy government expenditure and labour shortages have led to a sharp rise in real wages and consumption but the economy risks overheating
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Russian attacks have reduced electricity to a few hours a day, forcing businesses to adapt to regular outages
Vladimir Putin has taken an increasingly belligerent stance on the Paris Olympics
Commission set to table measure to indefinitely immobilise Russia’s central bank assets
Governments can and should make export controls on Russia far more effective
Agreement with bondholders boosts Kyiv’s drive to use private capital to fund fight against Russia
Acquisition spree has driven up prices of older vessels as Moscow prepares for tighter trade restrictions