Air Force
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian pilots to begin Rafale training in France soon; Paris is preparing a new military aid package
Zelenskyy announced, after a phone call with Macron, that Ukrainian pilots will soon begin training on the Rafale in France…
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Ukraine
Latest news and analysis on Ukraine, the Russia-Ukraine war, military operations, diplomacy and international support.
Balkans
Black Sea: Ship carrying Ukrainian grain sinks in Romania’s EEZ with two dead; Zelenskyy blames Russian drone strike
A cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain sank in Romania’s EEZ after a fire, leaving two dead and eleven rescued. Zelenskyy…
Balkans
Black Sea drones hit two merchant ships in Bulgaria’s EEZ; one sinks, another attack kills a sailor off Ukraine
Alfa Watan sank and Able’s 18 sailors were rescued after drone attacks in Bulgaria’s EEZ on October 6. A separate…
Air Force
SBU says drones hit Su-35 and Su-34 in Adygea as Kyiv claims 51% of Russian refining disabled
Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit a Su-35, a Su-34 and an ammunition depot in Adygea on October 4, as Kyiv…
Politics & Diplomacy
Merz announces €1.35 billion for Ukraine and joint drone production in Kyiv
Merz announced about €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for Ukraine’s energy sector during his October 4 visit…
Politics & Diplomacy
South Korea summons Ukraine envoy over disclosure of North Korean prisoner transfer
Seoul summoned Ukraine’s acting ambassador and demanded an apology over the disclosure that two captured North Korean soldiers had been…
Politics & Diplomacy
Zelenskyy urged Trump to press Xi over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Zelenskyy said he asked Trump to press Xi to use Beijing’s influence with Moscow, while US-backed technical talks with Ukraine…
Politics & Diplomacy
German foreign minister says Lavrov meeting addressed drone threat and Black Sea grain
Germany’s Johann Wadephul said security concerns and disrupted Black Sea grain shipments drove his rare meeting with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov…
Military & Defense
Russian strikes kill eight across Ukraine, hitting children’s centre in Sumy
Ukrainian officials report eight dead in Russian strikes on September 27, including three at a children’s centre in Sumy, with…
News
Lyman: Reports of Russian retreat under Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi
Reports of Russian withdrawals around Lyman follow Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi. The available evidence points toward the Zherebets sector, not a…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump administration moves to secure $400 million in Ukraine aid before deadline
Three sources say the Trump administration has obligated $307 million in Ukraine aid and aims to secure the remaining $93…
Politics & Diplomacy
EU calls for Black Sea grain arrangement and pause in attacks
At a UN meeting, Kaja Kallas urged a new Black Sea grain arrangement and a moratorium on attacks to restore…