The attacks come amid German chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Ukraine show support for Zelensky

Killer robots, nuclear war, and chemical weapons are all part of a doomsday scenario involving AI and global conflict. Experts tell Maira Butt that guardrails are crucial to prevent disaster

Putin could attack ports, transport and communications in a bid to test Nato’s resolve. Experts tell Maira Butt that Nato members must start preparing for the worst

All but five of Russia’s 32 major oil refineries have been hit by Ukrainian drone attacks, costing the country an estimated $20bn. Experts tell Maira Butt that Zelensky has brought the reality of Putin’s invasion to the doorstep

Russia turned away independent European observers as critics said there were few avenues for genuine dissent in the country’s first wartime parliamentary elections, Maira Butt reports

Veteran Putin ally Sergei Lavrov suggested a fight with Europe would not prove difficult for Moscow

Putin has been facing declining approval ratings, mounting casualties and ‘net-zero’ territorial gains since March this year as polls open today. Experts tell Maira Butt what this could mean for the future of Russia

Moscow accused Denmark of ‘dangerous’ fly-bys near its warships

Poland’s foreign minister said that the alliance had ‘overwhelming air superiority’ over Moscow