Zelensky warned Trump’s diesel deal puts money in ‘Putin’s pocket’ and can never offset the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Russia's shadow fleet has allowed it to keep exporting oil without complying with Western sanctions

German chancellor Friedrich Merz said meanwhile that giving up on Kyiv would have ‘an enormous impact on the entire political order of this continent’

Elon Musk says the United States owns and controls the military-grade version of Starlink, which both Ukraine and Britain use

Trump calls Zelensky's resumption of airstrikes on Russian energy infrastructure a ‘disgrace’

US-Ukrainian relations continue to deteriorate as Trump offers a lifeline to the Russian economy

Moscow says it is ready to increase diesel output to pre-war levels, but Ukraine's allies say this will only fuel Vladimir Putin's war

The deal has not yet been confirmed by Ukraine or Russia

Gen. David Petraeus said China remains the biggest challenge for the US, ahead of Russia and Iran

The leader of the opposition accused Labour of failing to keep the country safe

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