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
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
Mysterious Houthi-linked company duping men into joining Moscow’s war machine
Far-right leader George Simion campaigns on cutting aid for Kyiv in bid to become president
Strike appears to be an elaborately staged attempt to show Russia will outbid the west over Ukraine
Moscow retaliates after the firing of US and UK-made long-range missiles into Russian territory
Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort
Ignoring Vladimir Putin’s opposition to 2008 proposal would have risked ‘playing with fire’, writes Germany’s ex-chancellor
If they play their cards well, leaders across Europe can exert leverage on America over how to end the war
Move follows Kyiv’s first use of US long-range Atacms missiles on Russian soil
Rare move comes day after Ukraine first used US long-range missiles to strike arms depot in Russia
Also in this newsletter: Why amendments to the EU’s landmark deforestation law go one step too far
Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missiles
Weapons arsenal in Bryansk region hit after Biden administration lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms
US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assets
Lack of open ownership records complicate efforts to find out who is involved in the trade
Kyiv’s allies consider options on how to guarantee country’s security in any accord brokered by US president
