Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
Exclusive analysis: A Russian-made drone's strike on Polish soil marks a perilous escalation in the Ukraine war, testing NATO's collective defence pledge and pushing the alliance towards a critical juncture.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
French President Emmanuel Macron stuns allies by refusing to rule out deploying Western ground forces in Ukraine, marking a dramatic and controversial shift in the West's approach to the conflict.
Ex-President Donald Trump signals a major foreign policy shift, declaring readiness to impose stringent new sanctions on Russia. This analysis examines the potential impact on Vladimir Putin's war machine in Ukraine and global geopolitics.
Former President Donald Trump declares he will impose an unprecedented wave of sanctions on Russia to end the war in Ukraine, challenging Putin's regime and Europe's approach to the conflict.
Vladimir Putin issues a stark threat of global escalation, vowing to supply weapons to adversaries of the West in retaliation for any NATO troop deployment to Ukraine, raising fears of a new worldwide conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates tensions, declaring any Western military personnel in Ukraine as legitimate targets, following reports of US and NATO deployments. This stark threat marks a dangerous new phase in the Ukraine conflict.
Vladimir Putin issues stark threat to NATO, vowing to target any Western coalition troops sent to Ukraine. The Russian leader's declaration escalates tensions amid ongoing conflict and stalled peace talks.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held a crucial call with former US President Donald Trump, seeking to forge a new international coalition to support Ukraine, as a potential second Trump administration threatens to withdraw US backing.
French President Emmanuel Macron discloses a shocking private conversation with Donald Trump, alleging the former US President proposed a deal to block US aid to Ukraine unless Russia agreed to end the conflict. The revelation raises serious questions abo
US Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell faces backlash after comparing US support for Ukraine to the Lend-Lease programme in WWII, drawing a direct parallel between Putin's Russia and Hitler's Germany.
Exclusive report details Donald Trump's alleged secret peace plan for Ukraine, involving significant territorial concessions to Russia. Leaked maps and insider sources reveal a proposal that would redraw borders in Putin's favour, bypassing Kyiv and causi
Exclusive: Defence Secretary John Healey is considering a major policy shift that would see British military personnel deployed to Ukraine for a formal training mission, a significant escalation of the UK's support against Russian aggression.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a high-stakes visit to Moscow, presses Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, balancing historic ties with a call for diplomacy.
In a stunning speech, Donald Trump lauded authoritarian leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as 'brilliant' and 'savvy', while vowing to encourage Russian aggression against 'delinquent' NATO allies if re-elected, sparking global alarm.
As another Kremlin deadline for Ukrainian surrender passes, the Trump administration remains conspicuously silent, raising alarm in Kyiv and European capitals about a major shift in US foreign policy.
Indian PM Narendra Modi seizes the moment at the SCO summit, pressing Vladimir Putin for immediate ceasefire and diplomacy to end the Ukraine war, as global leaders watch closely.
Exclusive: Andriy Parubiy, former Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, reveals intelligence pointing to a major Russian offensive planned for late May or early June 2024, urging Western allies for immediate military support.
NATO fighter jets were placed on high alert as Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault on Ukrainian cities, including a deadly strike on a civilian market. World leaders condemn the 'sheer terror' of the attacks.
European nations finalise a historic multi-billion euro arms package, procuring thousands of cruise missiles to bolster Ukraine's defence against Russia. The deal, a significant escalation in support, aims to close the critical long-range strike capabilit
As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin is directly challenging Western unity. This analysis examines how the Kremlin is testing Donald Trump's commitment and Europe's staying power in a conflict that threatens global security.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a robust new stance against Vladimir Putin's Russia, pledging to eject suspected spies from the UK and re-establish a cultural foothold in Ukraine, reversing years of Conservative policy.
Kyiv's air defences successfully intercept a massive overnight Russian drone assault, while Donald Trump's controversial NATO remarks send shockwaves through European security circles. Latest updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Russian troops escalate attacks in eastern Ukraine, targeting Dnipropetrovsk with missiles and drones. Kyiv reports heavy fighting as Western aid faces delays. Latest updates on the frontline.
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick, has declared the war in Ukraine 'unwinnable' for Kyiv and urged Volodymyr Zelensky to cede territory to Russia for peace, signalling a dramatic shift in US foreign policy should the GOP win in November.
Exclusive: Leaked documents detail Donald Trump's alleged plan to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia by threatening to cut US aid, with a proposed meeting with Vladimir Putin before Volodymyr Zelensky.
US Senator JD Vance's explosive interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, where he defended his Ukraine stance and accused the media of simplistic foreign policy narratives. A masterclass in political debate or a diplomatic misstep?
Exclusive: Donald Trump's running mate, JD Vance, has privately proposed a plan that would effectively force Ukraine to cede occupied territories to Russia, creating a major rift with European allies and causing alarm in Westminster.