Ukraine war briefing: US urges Zelenskyy to lower conscription age to 18

Biden administration readying another $725m in arms for Kyiv; Zelenskyy to approve tax increases for defence funding. What we know on day 1,009 A senior official in Joe Bidenโ€™s administration has told the Associated Press that the US is urging Ukraine…

Zelenskyy says clashes with North Korean troops โ€˜open pageโ€™ to instability

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed, in an interview with South Korean television, that the first engagement had occurred with North Korean troops, an apparent escalation in a conflict that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.

North Koreans fighting for Putin threatens world order, Rutte says

NATO boss warned Pyongyang’s involvement in Ukraine war could mark start of a “far darker” phase of conflict.ย 

Ukraine war briefing: First clash with North Korean troops, say Ukrainian officials

What was described as a โ€˜small engagementโ€™ in Kursk opens a โ€˜new page in instability in the worldโ€™, says Zelenskyy. What we know on day 987See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine warNorth Korean troops in Russia have come under Ukrainian fire, a Kyi…

Ukraine clashed with North Korean troops for the first time, minister says

โ€œWe expect more engagements in the coming weeks,โ€ Ukraine’s defense minister adds.

North Korean troops are now in Kursk to help Russia, NATO confirms

Mark Rutte’s announcement marks a new phase of Moscow’s war with Kyiv, as Pyongyang seeks to assist Vladimir Putin in retaking territory.

Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over โ€˜complete attack drones made for Russiaโ€™

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageThe US has unveiled its first eve…

Zelenskyy to meet Macron in Paris to talk weapons

French president wants to showcase his support for Kyiv despite budgetary restraints.

US likely to send medium-range missiles for Ukraineโ€™s F-16s

The $375 million will be the largest package the U.S. has sent Ukraine since May.

Ukraine to press top US and UK officials on striking deeper inside Russia

A top GOP lawmaker says the U.S. is ready to loosen restrictions. The Biden administration says no decision has been made.

Meet the new โ€˜Mr Ukraineโ€™ at the head of Britainโ€™s military

British Defense Secretary John Healey told POLITICO the new Labour government would increase military spending.

Zelenskyy suffers huge backslash as reshuffle triggers power-grab accusations

A parliamentary majority and martial law mean the Ukrainian president has the right to assemble his government as he sees fit, but the opposition is crying foul.

Ukraine drones target refinery, power plants near Moscow, Russia says

Ukraine’s drone offensive comes after a week of massive missile and drone attacks by Russia.

Let us hit Russia where it hurts, Ukraine pleads

The EU must convince Washington to “lift restrictions on long-range strikes on all legitimate military targets in Russia,โ€ Kyiv’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Biden pledges more air defense missiles ahead of Ukraineโ€™s Independence Day

“Make no mistake: Russia will not prevail in this conflict,” U.S. president says.

Ukraine war briefing: Long-range strikes a must against Russian aggression, says EUโ€™s Borrell

EUโ€™s top diplomat says long-range weapons would boost Ukrainian self defence; Scholz says Kursk operation was secretive by necessity. What we know on day 911See all our Ukraine war coverageWestern suppliers should let Ukraine fire their powerful long-r…

Ukraine war briefing: Turkey launches new Ukrainian warship

Crimea under missile and drone attack; Estonia to clamp down on sanctions evasion via its Russian border. What we know on day 891The Ukrainian first lady, Olena Zelenska, has attended in Turkey the launch of the Hetman Ivan Vyhovskyi, an anti-submarine…

Ukraine war briefing: โ€˜Occupiersโ€™ ship severely damagedโ€™ in Kavkas across from Crimea

Zelenskiyโ€™s and Kamala Harrisโ€™s aides hold phone talks; Spanish pensioner jailed over anti-Ukraine letter bombs. What we know on day 882See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraine said its drones attacked a Russian ship used for military cargo moored at Ka…

Top NATO general praises Ukraineโ€™s โ€˜greatโ€™ war strategy

Kyiv is doing a good job of balancing recruitment, training and procurement, Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.

Ukraine war briefing: Germany to halve military aid to Kyiv, draft budget reportedly shows

Weโ€™ll fight on regardless of Washington support, says Ukrainian defence minister; US jails Russian military parts smuggler. What we know on day 876Germany plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine in 2025, to โ‚ฌ4bn, despite concerns over continued US s…

Ukraine war briefing: France flies nuclear-capable missile as Russia holds drills

China sending Russia lethal aid, says British defence secretary; Zelenskiy stresses need for defence against glide bombs. What we know on day 820France has carried out its first test firing of an updated nuclear-capable missile, the ASMPA-R, designed t…

Antony Blinken arrives in Kyiv to reassure Ukraine, as Russia ramps up offensive

U.S. secretary of state’s visit comes as Russia’s assault on the Kharkiv region intensifies.

Europeans locked in Patriot games as Ukraine pleads for more air defence

EU member states are increasingly under pressure to provide Ukraine with urgently needed advanced air defence systems, but efforts are bogged down in national security considerations.