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All the breaking news and updates surrounding the Russia-Ukraine conflict as it continues to develop. Russian President Vladimir Putin first ordered the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

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Bus driver sacked for chasing after thief 'volunteered in Ukraine after war broke out'

UK 4 days ago By Brooke Davies

What happens when the Doomsday clock strikes midnight?

World 4 days ago By Josh Milton

Mandatory Credit: Photo by PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE/APAImages/Shutterstock (16485177p) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in commemorating the heroes of Kruty by laying flowers at their memorial at Askold's grave, on the anniversary of the Battle of Kruty, Kyiv, Ukraine, January 29, 2026. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy participates in commemorating the heroes of Kruty by laying flowers at their memorial at Askold's grave, Ukraine - 29 Jan 2026

Vladimir Putin finally agrees to no longer attack Ukraine - for one entire week

World 5 days ago By Josh Milton

The Doomsday Clock of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, set at 85 seconds to midnight, is displayed during a news conference at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Doomsday Clock moves four seconds closer to midnight in latest Armageddon prediction

World 5 days ago By Josh Milton

What happens when the Doomsday clock goes forward? World braces for 2026 announcement

World 4 days ago By Josh Milton

How Russia used Interpol's most wanted list to target Putin's critics

World January 26, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

In this handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Emergency Service on January 24, 2026, a Ukrainian rescuer works to extinguish a burning petrol truck following an air attack in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russian strikes killed one person and injured 23 others in Ukraine's capital and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said early on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Handout / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / UKRAINIAN EMERGENCY SERVICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Putin sours peace talks with overnight drone strikes in Ukraine

World January 24, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Ukraine, Russia and US to hold peace talks today - who's going and what could happen?

World January 23, 2026 By Josh Milton

Images show the joint operation as the oil tanker is intercepted.

UK helps France seize 'Russian oil tanker' in commando-style raid

World January 22, 2026 By Herbie Russell

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

Zelensky says Europe 'looks lost' after closed-door meeting with Trump

World January 23, 2026 By Herbie Russell

Russian commander tapes soldier naked to a tree for stealing cannabis

World January 20, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

North Korean soldier blown up by landmine in Ukraine on sled

World January 18, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

(Picture: Saint Elisabeth Monastery/Telegram)

Vladimir Putin's mob of war-thirsty nuns are infiltrating churches across Europe

World January 18, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Ukrainian street cleaner pauses briefly during drone strike but then gets back to business

World January 15, 2026 By Molly Lee

Putin fires Lieutenant General Sukhrab Akhmedov, deputy commander of Russia???s navy for coastal and land forces, after disastrous assaults blamed on his poor command

Putin fires feared military commando he awarded Hero of Russia to a year ago

World January 14, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Uncleared grabs: HEARTLESS Russian fighters are strapping huge mines to African mercenaries fighting for Putin.

Africans being strapped with landmines and forced into kamikaze missions for Russia

World January 13, 2026 By Barney Davis

Vladimir Putin and a damaged building in Ukraine after a missile strike.

Putin fires nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine

World January 9, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Image shows a russian tanker previously called the Tia which was seen sailing through the English channel

Russian shadow vessel enters English Channel as tensions mount

World January 8, 2026 By Herbie Russell

Former RAF chief says Trump has called Putin's bluff over tanker seizure

UK January 8, 2026 By Josh Layton

Soldiers from B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, throw a practise grenade as they clear their way through the enemy trench system by during a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) phase of Exercise Swift Response on the 4th of May 2024. 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team, the British Army?s global response force, is leading a force of more than 2,300 soldiers, sailors and aviators from four countries working together in Estonia on Exercise Swift Response. The training is about NATO airborne forces building their ability to respond together to crises. It is part of Steadfast Defender 24, NATO?s largest military exercise since the Cold War, which involves approximately 90,000 troops from all 32 NATO allies

British troops to be deployed to Ukraine once a peace deal is reached

UK January 7, 2026 By Barney Davis