Russia-Ukraine war
The EU approves the largest package of sanctions against Russia
These targeted sanctions target 1,600 individuals and organizations who manufacture weapons used by Russia in its war with Ukraine.
For the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, legislative elections are taking place in Russia
A third of the voters voted at 8.30 a.m. today, almost twice as many as five years ago. The votes will be conditioned by the electronic vote and the attacks by Ukraine (both sides have failed).
Russia attacks Ukraine with drones one more night
Kiev has claimed that it has been able to defuse most of the drones, which Moscow has claimed responsibility for, and has clarified that it has targeted Ukraine's "logistics centers" and "energy facilities." At least five people have been injured.
Kushner and Witkoff's first visit to Kiev has not taken a step towards peace
The United States, Ukraine and its European partners have agreed to hold more meetings in the coming weeks and to strengthen aid to Ukraine for the winter. Their priorities include more air defence systems, support for the energy sector and additional supplies.
U.S. representatives are in Kiev for the first time in five years to meet Zelensky
Representatives of the US Government, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, have arrived in Kiev to meet Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, who was in Moscow the day before to present a proposal to Vladimir Putin to end the war, which they will forward to Zelensky today.
The US sends Witkoff and Kushner to Russia and Ukraine to revive peace talks
President Trump himself has confirmed the news and said that Putin and Zelensky "hate each other deeply," making talks difficult.
At least 37 people have been killed in a Russian attack on a ammunition depot in Kiev
Ukraine's president has called local authorities to account for the "ban on storing ammunition near homes or residential areas."
Merz promises to punish those responsible for the country's latest drone attacks
German authorities reported on Tuesday the discovery of a third drone near Leipzig airport, where two other artifacts loaded with explosives were found earlier this month.
The EU agrees to donate EUR 6.1 billion to Ukraine for the purchase of missiles and air defence systems
The item, in addition to the EUR 16 billion previously authorised, has been approved on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
Attacks between Russia and Ukraine continue four and a half years after the outbreak of the conflict
More than 20 people have been killed in drone and shell attacks in the last few hours in both countries.
War in a large-scale strategy: attacks on cities and infrastructure to influence the population
For months now, the war front in Ukraine has been operating without much progress. Instead, air strikes are more frequent. Drone bombings of cities and strategic points have changed strategy, while Ukraine is increasing its offensive capability and hitting Russia as well. Olga Tarnovska and Albert Sort, two analysts based in Kiev and Moscow, talk to ETB about how this new large-scale war is going.
At least 12 people have been killed in Russia's attack on Kiev
At least 14 people have been killed and 27 others injured in several Russian night attacks in the Kiev region
The Brovary district has been the scene of "large-scale" fires in some warehouses, as well as in the towns of Velyka Dymerka, Kvitneve and Peremoga. The latest attacks launched by Moscowwere in response to the announcement this Tuesday by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky of new operations against Russia.
Rubio tells Lavrov that the US is ready to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
The Kremlin has since 2022 reduced optimism about an early resolution of the conflict between the two countries.
Russia hits Kiev in biggest ballistic missile attack in the war
Russia has intensified its ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine in recent days, at a time when Kiev has fewer US-designed air defenses, killing at least one person and wounding a dozen.
At least seven killed in drone attacks on Russian e-commerce stores
In addition, more than 50 employees of e-commerce company Wildberries, known as Amazon in Russia, have been injured in the Tambov and Moscow regions.
At least 11 people have been killed and 46 injured in Kiev in Russian bombings
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine's cultural heritage and damaged five historic buildings in 24 hours
Among the damaged buildings is the Cathedral of the Assumption in Kiev. According to Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, the damage was caused by two Russian drones.
Russia kills 12 people in Donetsk and Jerson and fires 272 drones at Ukraine
It has also attacked energy infrastructure, resulting in power cuts.
Ukraine has launched more than 350 drones into Russia, including Moscow and St. Petersburg
The day before, attacks by the Russian Army on several cities in Ukraine resulted in at least 21 deaths and more than 100 injuries.