For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn’t just about today, but central to the…
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EUROPE: Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
aThe deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia constitutes a crime against humanity and a war crime, the UN has said. A new report by the Independent International…
UKRAINE: Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten
At least ten people including children have been killed and several others injured after a Russian airstrike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Regional…
HUNGARY: Authorities confirm holding seven Ukrainian bank workers and $80m
Hungary’s tax authority has said it has arrested seven Ukrainians and two cash-transport vehicles on suspicion of money-laundering after Ukraine’s foreign minister accused Budapest of taking them hostage. “The reasons…
EUROPE: Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean
A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker has sunk in the Mediterranean between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan port officials have said.…
USA: Kyiv can win all of Ukraine back from Russia, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said Kyiv can “win all of Ukraine back in its original form”, marking a major shift in his position on the war with Russia. In…
Trump and Putin to meet in coming days, Kremlin aide says
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet in the “coming days”, a Kremlin aide has said. It follows Trump saying there was a “good…
Trump says ‘good prospect’ of summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy’s Russia visit
Donald Trump has said there is a “good chance” he could meet the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, following what he described as “very good talks” between his envoy and Vladimir…
Trump says ‘great progress’ made on Ukraine at US-Russia talks as ceasefire deadline looms
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” has been made over Ukraine during talks between his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also described the meeting as…
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That will raise the total tariff on Indian…