Two of the world’s largest exporters of grain, locked in war for more than four years, have seen exports plunge even further over the last year. Prolonged conflict around the Black Sea threatens both economies - and those most in need, writes James C. Reynolds

More than 130 people were evacuated from the base near Nowa Deba after delivery arrived with unusual signature

Exclusive: Britain’s most senior military officer says Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defence

Poland accuses Russia of carrying out a coordinated and multi-faceted campaign of sabotage in a bid to deter Ukraine’s backers, writes James C. Reynolds

Lithuania says Russia could try to broaden its pressure on Nato countries through attacks on critical infrastructure including ports or airports

Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the EU – but not membership

The pro-Russian AfD could become the first far-right party to take control of a regional parliament in Germany since the Second World War. Their victory creates a large political headache for the country’s leaders, report Chris Stevenson and James C Reynolds

Exclusive: Ukrainian media partners with OpenAI in bid to stay profitable as war bites

Germany’s AfD party is on course to win a state election this weekend, creating a problem for the rest of the country’s political parties, writes James C. Reynolds