Ukraine-Russia war latest: Crimean bridge blown up in massive explosion, say Kyiv’s special forces
A bridge linking Russia and Crimea has been blown up in a massive explosion carried out by Ukraine’s special forces. The 12-mile-long Crimean Bridge, or Kerch Bridge, links Russia with…
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Ukrainian strikes cut power for invading Russians
Ukrainian strikes have triggered power cuts over huge swathes of Russian-controlled territory, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into darkness. The attacks, which came after an unsuccessful second round of…
Ukraine-Russia war live: Zelensky aide hits out at Putin’s negotiators after two sides agree prisoner swap
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff has hit out at Russian negotiators in Istanbul and said Moscow does not want peace, as he called for more sanctions. Monday’s talks…
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…















