Ukraine-Russia war latest: US to lead talks in Saudi Arabia as Trump warns Ukraine ‘may not survive’

Ukrainian and American officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia today to discuss how to bring an end to the war with Russia. American officials will use the talks to decide…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump aide tells Zelensky to ‘tone it down’ and take US deal

The US has spent another day sending a barrage of insults at Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky as Washington urged Zelensky to accept a rare earth mineral deal. Today’s extraordinary outburst…

Ukraine-Russia war live: Trump dials Putin to ‘immediately’ start peace talks as Hegseth rules out Kyiv’s Nato bid

Donald Trump has said he spoke with Vladimir Putin about starting negotiations immediately to end the war in Ukraine. The US and Russian president discussed the matter on an hour-and-a-half…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin admits situation in Kursk ‘very difficult’ amid new Kyiv offensive

Ukraine has launched a new assault inside Russia’s Kursk oblast, expanding its incursion into Russian territory by as much as three miles. Kyiv’s new incursion came on the six-month anniversary…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s team ‘split’ on how to deal with Putin – as US talks with Russia ‘intensifying’

We’ll be back soon with more updates on the war in Ukraine. Before we go, here is a rundown of some of the main stories from today: Both Moscow and…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian bomber dies in failed attack on Ukrainian army recruitment centre

At least one Russian bomber died while setting up an attack on a Ukrainian army recruitment centre in western Ukraine, officials said. The explosion took place at the Kamianets-Podilsky recruitment…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces launch missile attack on Unesco world heritage site in Odesa

I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least seven people have been injured after Russia launched a missile attack…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin suffers record losses in 2024 as Kyiv warns Trump against early peace talks

Vladimir Putin’s forces in Ukraine suffered a record 434,000 casualties in 2024, including 150,000 deaths, according to the Ukrainian military chief. The toll is higher than that of the previous…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: German military says Putin is rapidly rearming for possible attack on Nato

Russia is rearming faster than previously thought and could be making preparations to attack a Nato country, a top German official has warned. “The Russian armed forces are not just…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow claims capture of towns in east as six dead in overnight attacks

Russian forces have claimed a breakthrough in capturing two settlements in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region as an onslaught of overnight bombardment across Ukraine killed six people. The Russian defence ministry…