Ukraine has firmly rejected Russian allegations that it launched a drone attack on one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences, accusing Moscow of attempting to derail ongoing peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the claims as “typical Russian lies” and warned that the Kremlin was using the accusation as a pretext to continue attacks on

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The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has publicly dismissed Russian claims that Ukraine carried out a drone attack on Russian government sites as a “deliberate distraction” aimed at undermining ongoing peace negotiations. Her statements, made via social media, directly challenge the Kremlin’s narrative that Ukraine targeted one of Vladimir Putin’s private residences on Lake

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Over the past ten months, Russia’s losses in the ongoing war with Ukraine have escalated faster than at any other time since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Analysis by BBC News Russian, conducted alongside independent outlet Mediazona and a team of volunteers, suggests that the death toll on Russia’s side is now unprecedented

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As peace talks between Ukraine and Russia inch closer to a potential resolution of nearly four years of full-scale war, some of the most challenging sticking points remain unresolved. President Donald Trump, involved in brokering aspects of the deal, described them as “one or two very thorny, very tough issues,” while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that a peace agreement to end the war with Russia is “90% ready”, in a New Year address that highlighted Ukraine’s continued resistance to Moscow’s full-scale invasion and the importance of security guarantees for the country and Europe. Zelensky stressed that the remaining 10% of negotiations will determine the

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s military intelligence service, as his new chief of staff, following the resignation of his previous top aide in a high-profile corruption row. The announcement signals a shift in focus toward security and defence priorities as Ukraine continues its war with Russia. New Leadership at

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Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone strike that killed at least 27 people and injured over 30 others during a New Year’s party in the Russian-occupied southern Kherson region. The alleged attack reportedly targeted a hotel and cafe in the village of Khorly, along the Black Sea coast. Details of the Alleged

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A deadly missile strike hit the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Friday afternoon, killing two people, including a three-year-old child, and injuring approximately 28 others, authorities confirmed. The attack, which almost completely destroyed a multi-storey residential apartment block, has been condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “heinous” and highlights the ongoing humanitarian toll of

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A tragic New Year’s Day fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has claimed the lives of 40 people and injured 119 others, authorities confirmed. Investigators now believe the blaze was sparked by sparklers placed on champagne bottles, which came too close to the ceiling, igniting a deadly fire that spread

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A tragic stabbing incident in south-east London on New Year’s Eve has left a 23-year-old man dead and prompted police arrests. The victim, John Temitope Onetufo, was fatally stabbed in Deptford, highlighting ongoing concerns about violent crime in London. Fatal Stabbing in Deptford Emergency services were called to Grove Street, Deptford, at 12:35 GMT on

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