The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to hold frontline positions
Vote ends congressional deadlock over funding for Kyiv’s war effort
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tank
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Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill in Washington
Comments from head of one of region’s biggest arms makers come as bloc debates first defence industrial strategy
The centre held to pass $60bn in US military aid to Ukraine. Don’t count on it happening again.
Funding comes after Kyiv was forced to ration munitions in the face of Russian advances
Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with the situation
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s proposal to unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil society
After a months-long internecine stand-off, Speaker Mike Johnson thinks he can get military aid approved
Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuring
Polish national accused of passing on information about key airport as part of plan to assassinate Ukrainian president
Two men held for alleged plan to sabotage military sites including a base training Ukrainian soldiers
The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ of an outright attack
Comments from European Central Bank chief point to transatlantic rift over use of seized funds
PM Andrej Plenković unlikely to achieve outright governing majority after contest against Russia-leaning president
Berlin launches global call to help protect cities, troops and infrastructure from Russia’s ‘murderous onslaught’
Passage of legislation could unlock critical funding for Kyiv’s war effort as it battles superior Russian firepower
Mike Johnson faces possible revolt after unveiling scheme to secure more funding for allies including Israel
President Zelenskyy’s government hopes to wrap up debt deal by September, amid uncertainty over western funding
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