Category: 2. RussianAggression

KYIV, UKRAINE —  Ukraine’s air force said on Friday on Russia attacked it with 72 drones overnight though it downed 33 of them while 34 others disappeared from radar without reaching their targets. Five drones struck various buildings in the northern region of Chernihiv, wounding one… Continue Reading

KYIV — As Russian forces have intensified their advances in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, they’re being helped by a new tool on the battlefield: drones that fly with the use of fiber-optic cables. “The use of fiber-optic FPV drones definitely creates new challenges on the battlefield,” said… Continue Reading

This article is an on-site version of our Europe Express newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday and Saturday morning. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. A scoop to start: Brussels is… Continue Reading

Ukraine on January 6 pressed its new assault in Kursk amid claims by Kyiv of major Russian losses there, while Moscow said its forces had taken a key town in eastern Ukraine as both sides bid for strategic positions ahead of any potential cease-fire talks. The U.S.-based Institute for the Study… Continue Reading

Military and civilian leaders of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group met at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 9, with the United States pledging an additional $500 million in military aid to Kyiv. It was the last meeting of the allies before Donald Trump is inaugurated as U.S…. Continue Reading

GENEVA —  U.N. human rights experts have accused Russia of waging a war of attrition against Ukraine by pursuing a policy of mass destruction to crush the spirit of the nation. A report issued by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, or OHCHR, Wednesday says that since… Continue Reading

The city of Pokrovsk, in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, has been under almost constant attack from Russian forces, including drone strikes that have reportedly hit civilian sites. Some residents say they hope to avoid becoming targets by clearly identifying themselves as noncombatants, while others… Continue Reading

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, GERMANY   —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday called it “crazy to drop the ball now” and end support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia. “It’s clear that a new chapter starts for Europe and the entire world just 11 days from now,” Zelenskyy… Continue Reading

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world US president-elect Donald Trump has pushed back his campaign pledge to end the war in Ukraine in “24 hours” to several months, in a shift European partners have… Continue Reading