Special Interest:
Ukraine-Russia War
Russian General killed in Moscow
Russian General Yaroslav Moskalik has been killed in a car bomb attack in Moscow.
The assassination happened while US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow for peace discussions.
Reported - 25/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg7jnywn5dt
Russia strikes Kyiv
Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv have killed at least 9 people and injured at least 77.
The attack follows peace discussions that took place in London on Wednesday.
Reported - 24/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cvg7jnywn5dt
Putin announces Easter truce
President Putin declared a 30 hour truce on Saturday, aimed at pausing hostilities for Easter.
President Zelensky has dismissed an Easter truce announced by Vladimir Putin on Saturday, saying Russian forces have continued with artillery fire.
Reported - 19/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c787v5gxny7o
US to hold talks on Ukraine with European allies
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio will hold talks with European counterparts in Paris later on Thursday to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Reported - 17/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93g12g38n4o
Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy
At least 34 people have been killed and 117 injured, including 15 children, after a Russian attack on the centre of Sumy, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Reported - 13/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g4262x4x1o
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/russian-missile-strike-kills-injured-ukraine-sumy
Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia
Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals who were fighting for the Russian army in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Reported - 08/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2vg1x7g32o
Children among 18 killed in Russian attack
A Russian missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has killed at least 18 people and left dozens wounded, Ukrainian officials have said.
Reported - 04/04/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wxe5g4z9yo
Four killed in Russian drone attack on Dnipro
Four people have been killed and another 21 injured in a mass Russian drone attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
Reported - 29/03/25
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgdgxql6vpo
Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after three days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Reported by BBC News - 25/03/25
Partial ceasefire in Ukraine accepted by Russia
Vladimir Putin has to halt strikes on Ukraine energy targets for 30 days, after a call with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
Despite the agreement, Russia and Ukraine have still exchanged sizeable missile and drone attacks overnight.
Reported by BBC News - 19/03/25
US team in Moscow for ceasefire talks
US officials are in Moscow to discuss a potential 30 day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
This follows Ukraine's announcement that they would accept the ceasefire plan.
Reported by BBC News - 13/03/25
Ukraine launches drone strike on Moscow
Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region.
Officials say at least two people have been killed.
Reported by BBC News - 11/03/25
Russian strikes kill at least 20
US pauses support for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine. He has also paused military assistance, including sending weapons and ammunition.
Reported by BBC News - 05/03/25
Zelenskyy willing to give up presidency for peace
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to "give up" his presidency in exchange for peace ahead of the third anniversary of the war with Russia.
"If to achieve peace you really need me to give up my post – I'm ready. I can trade it for Nato membership, if there are such conditions," the Ukrainian president said in response to a question during a news conference.
Reported by BBC News - 23/02/25
Ukraine hit by largest single Russian drone attack of war
Russia has launched a large-scale drone attack across Ukraine, the day before the third anniversary of the war.
Around 267 drones were launched in the single attack.
Reported by BBC News - 23/02/25
Russia-US peace talks begin
Representatives from Russia and the US have met in Saudi Arabia today to start peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine.
Marco Rubio (US), Sergey Lavrov (Russia) and their teams have opened discussions, agreeing that specialist negotiation teams will be put in place to further the process.
Reported by BBC News - 18/02/25
Chernobyl radiation shield hit by drone
A Russian drone has hit the protective shelter over Chernobyl's damaged nuclear reactor, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported.
Reported by BBC News - 14/02/25
North Korean troops return to front line
Ukraine's president says North Korean forces have returned to the front line in Russia's western Kursk region, after reports they were withdrawn last month due to heavy casualties.
Reported by BBC News - 07/02/25
Paramilitary leader killed in Moscow
The leader of a Russia supporting paramilitary group in eastern Ukraine has died in hospital after being injured in an explosion in Moscow this morning.
Armen Sargsyan was the founder and leader of the "Arbat" battalion.
Reported by BBC News - 03/02/25
Drone attack during PM's visit to Ukraine
Ukrainian air defences have reportedly shot down a Russian drone that was heading towards Kyiv while Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting.
The Prime Minister was in the country for a support and friendship mission, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Reported by BBC News - 16/01/25
Ukraine claims another attack on oil depot
Ukraine launched an overnight strike inside Russia that set fire to an oil depot in the city of Engels that serves an air base for Russian nuclear bomber planes, the Ukrainian military have claimed.
Reported by Reuters - 08/01/25
Ukraine launches counter attack in Kursk region
Ukrainian armed forces have renewed their push into Russia's Kursk region, with an assault taking place on 05/01/25 and fighting continuing into its second day on 06/01/25.
Reported by BBC News - 05/01/25
Russia launches Christmas day attack
Russia's defence confirmed its forces had carried out a "massive strike" on "critical" energy facilities in Ukraine.
Ukraine's air force said it had detected 184 missiles and drones.
Reported by BBC News - 25/12/24
Russian General assassinated in Moscow
Russian Lt. General Igor Kirillov has been killed by an explosive device hidden in a scooter outside of an apartment in Moscow.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Reported by BBC News - 17/12/24
Russian defence minister in North Korea for talks
Andrei Belousov has arrived in Pyongyang for talks with military and political leaders, the Russian defence ministry has reported. North Korea has been increasing its involvement in the conflict in recent weeks by providing Russia with thousands of troops and an array of weapons.
Reported by Sky News - 29/11/24
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-putin-latest-live-sky-news-12541713
Russia fires hypersonic weapon
Russia has fired a hypersonic IRBM (intermediate range ballistic missile) for the first time in it's war in Ukraine. The missile, designated Oreshnik, was fired at an arms factory in Dnipro. This is the first time one has been used in the conflict, marking an escalation.
Reported by BBC News - 22/11/24
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg07zw9vj1o
Long range missile strikes on Russia authorized
US President Joe Biden has authorized long-range missile strikes on the Russia, where Ukraine would use the ATACMS that the US has provided. Restrictions do remain in place though, which limit the strikes to the Kursk region only, where Ukrainian soldiers are operating on Russian soil.
The UK and France have now also authorized the use of the long-range missiles which they have provided (Storm Shadow and SCALP, respectively), also to be used in the Kursk region only - as of 19/11/24.
Reported by BBC News - 19/11/24
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjdl98dk40gt
Russia launches large-scale aerial attack
Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine, hitting both energy infrastructure and civilian buildings. President Zelensky reported that 120 missiles and 90 drones were used, affecting regions including Ukraine's westernmost areas. Ukraine's largest private energy company confirmed significant damage to its thermal power plants, and some areas remain without power. The attack is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Ukraine's energy sector, with potential for extended outages, especially as winter approaches.
Reported by BBC News - 17/11/24
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cjdl98dk40gt
Zelensky says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk region is holding down 50,000 Russian troops, limiting Moscow's ability to attack within Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War stated that Russia had 11,000 troops in Kursk when Ukraine began its offensive in August. A New York Times report suggests Russia has increased its forces in Kursk without withdrawing from other areas of Ukraine, and that North Korean troops are also being deployed there as part of a Russian counter-offensive. Zelensky said Ukrainian forces are preventing Russian units from being redirected to other fronts, particularly Donetsk, where fighting continues. Meanwhile, a North Korean-Russian defense treaty was ratified by Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, and the US has accused North Korea of supplying Russia with military hardware. The Kremlin denied reports of a phone call between Donald Trump and Putin, where Trump allegedly warned against escalating the war in Ukraine.
Reported by BBC News 12/11/2024
Moscow targeted as Ukraine and Russia trade huge drone attacks
Russia and Ukraine launched their largest drone attacks since the start of the war, with Russia intercepting 84 Ukrainian drones across six regions, including some targeting Moscow, leading to flight diversions. Ukraine's Air Force reported shooting down most of the 145 Russian drones launched overnight. The attacks come amid speculation about how US President-elect Donald Trump might influence the conflict, with some advisers suggesting a focus on peace rather than supporting Ukraine's territorial recovery. Meanwhile, Russian forces reportedly made their largest territorial gains in October since March 2022, although Russia also suffered heavy casualties, with around 1,500 reported daily. Both sides continue to target civilian areas, with casualties reported in Russia's Ramenskoye and Ukraine's Odesa and Mykolaiv regions. Ukrainian President Zelensky has reiterated that Ukraine will not concede territory and emphasized the need for both military strength and diplomacy to secure a lasting peace.
Reported by BBC News 11/11/2024