The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
Invading troops capture more territory in Donetsk and move closer to region’s western border
Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets
Alliance chief claims Moscow’s help for Pyongyang could destabilise Korean Peninsula and threaten US
Moscow’s ability to support its regional partner, Iran, is coming under increasing strain
Old Bailey hears that some members of group planned operation at a US military base near Stuttgart
Also in this newsletter: Why the French government is headed for collapse
Mark Rutte says risks to America will increase if China, Russia, Iran and North Korea are empowered
Company says it can produce tens of thousands of weapons a year at lower cost than current autonomous systems
Konstantin Malofeyev says Russian president to engage in talks only if they include broader conflicts
Kadri Simson says talks with Azerbaijan would allow Gazprom to continue exporting to central Europe
Western commentators should take care not to be misled by statistics that the Kremlin has turned into a weapon of war
This fascinating exploration of the role western business has played in the country’s development shows that lessons have not been learnt
Richard Moore warns of impact on Chinese, Iranian and North Korean policies as Donald Trump prepares to take office
Russia’s president says Ukrainian government buildings could be hit with new Oreshnik ballistic missile
Kyiv pushes back against request and shifts blame on delays in western weaponry supply
Leaders warn Beijing’s backing for Moscow and the war in Ukraine is having a negative impact
Polish PM urges Europe to act against threats from Moscow without waiting for cues from US
Plus: the view from Brussels on resetting relations with London
Pressure on currency set to continue as curbs against lenders such as Gazprombank hit export payments
Moscow’s move adds to growing list of expulsions amid escalating tensions over Ukraine war
Ukraine alleges a general injured and several officers killed in last week’s attack on Russian command centre
Plus: Meet the probable head of the EU’s new fraud watchdog
Social media clips show Călin Georgescu riding on white horse, performing martial arts
The continent will have to spend more as Trump refocuses policy elsewhere. But replacing US military heft will not be easy
Incentives promoting ‘strategic autonomy’ for Europe’s arms industry to be open to US and UK companies
The focus on industrial capacity is vital but change must come as fast as possible to make a difference to European security
