Ukraine’s defence shake‑up exposes rift in Zelensky’s inner circle
Mykhailo Fedorov’s removal is a distraction from a defence effort that had finally seemed to put Ukraine on the front foot.
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Ukraine war: capture of key Black Sea outposts and strike on Crimea show Kyiv’s increasing confidence
Two successful operations in and around Crimea demonstrate that, while Ukraine’s ground counteroffensive is moving slowly, Kyiv is expanding the scope of its ambition.
Ukraine: this new cold war must end before the world faces Armageddon
Whatever the reason for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the west and Russia have been spoiling for a fight for decades. The war must end before it leads to a global conflagration.
Ukraine deal: Europe has learned from the failed 2015 Minsk accords with Putin. Trump has not
Russia and Ukraine have agreed ceasefires before, and they have not been successful.
Ukraine: crisis between Russia and the west in the region has been brewing for 30 years
When the Soviet Union collapsed in December 1991, Russia formed a bloc with Ukraine and Belarus. The region is now at the centre of escalating tensions between Russia and the west.
Ukraine: Victory Day celebrations can’t mask how badly things are going for Vladimir Putin
May 9 this year is “no victory day” as Putin has little to show after 74 days of aggression against Ukraine.
Ukraine war: how the economy has kept running at a time of bitter conflict
Ukraine seemed to have recovered well from COVID and its economy was forecast to grow strongly. But then Russia invaded.
After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine
Trump informs Ukraine and its European allies that the war is now solely their problem to solve.
Ukraine war: religious leaders are playing an important (and unusual) role
Religious leaders are playing a significant role in the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine war: despite Russian setbacks, an end to the conflict is not yet in sight
Ukraine’s morale remains high, despite months of bombardment and drone strikes.
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