War & Defense
The war in Ukraine, NATO, European defense and security coverage.
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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.
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US strikes Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz…
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Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
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Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin
Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the U…
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House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aid
Some 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.
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Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea
At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.
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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
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Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
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Ukrainian drones hit Russia's St Petersburg area
Black smoke could also be seen rising over St Petersburg on Wednesday morning.
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Reform defends removing council HQ's Ukraine flag
Reform leader David Bick says the move does not mean support for the Ukrainian people has reduced.
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Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
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'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strike
Scenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.
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Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 22 people
An eight-year-old boy killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
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'I could feel the missiles raining down on Kyiv'
A Russian missile and drone attack killed at least 18 people across Ukraine overnight.
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'A really bad night' for Ukraine
Vitaly Shevchenko reports from Ukraine's capital after Russia launched strikes across the country.
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Weapons are one thing, but if war breaks out, Europe’s best resource is its people | Elisabeth Braw
In Scandinavia and the Baltic region, citizens are signing up to do their bit as non-combatants. Other Nato allies should take hee…
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France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says
A British helicopter provided support during the operation on Sunday, the UK ministry of defence says.
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Could Nato be dragged into Ukraine-Russia war? – The Latest
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prom…
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Could Nato be dragged into war with Russia? – The Latest
Nato has vowed to ‘defend every inch’ of its territory after a Russian drone hit an apartment building in Romania. The strike prom…
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Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania
Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is danger to us all’ after drone hits apartment building, while Russia denies involve…
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GPS jammed on RAF jet carrying UK defence secretary close to Russian border
Russia suspected of obstructing signal on flight bringing John Healey home from visit to British troops in Estonia An RAF jet carr…
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This is how to defeat Vladimir Putin | Timothy Garton Ash
The Russian dictator’s dreams of greatness threaten Nato and the EU, not just Ukraine. Here are eight ways in which he can be thwa…