Russia bans Instagram after Meta policy change
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
Moscow officially blocks Instagram across Russia after Meta temporarily allows violent speech against Russian forces, marking a major escalation in the digital front of the Ukraine conflict.
In a major policy statement, John Healey confirms UK military personnel won't be deployed to fight Russian forces, despite ongoing support for Ukrainian defence efforts.
Exclusive interviews reveal why ordinary Chinese citizens are risking everything to fight for Ukraine against Russia, defying Beijing's official neutrality stance.
European leaders are on the verge of a groundbreaking agreement to use billions in frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine's military and reconstruction efforts, with legal concerns now overcome.
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, his unconventional strategy for resolving the Gaza and Ukraine conflicts faces its ultimate test. Experts weigh whether his deal-making approach can achieve what traditional diplomacy has failed to deliver.
Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's radical peace proposal for Ukraine, involving territorial concessions in Donbas that could reshape European security.
As Kyiv intensifies its campaign for advanced Western weaponry, the Tomahawk cruise missile emerges as a potential game-changer in Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression. Discover why these precision-strike weapons could redefine the battlefield.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump allegedly promised Vladimir Putin to block crucial Tomahawk missile transfers to Ukraine during secret Budapest talks, as Zelenskyy warns of catastrophic consequences for European security.
Exclusive details emerge about Donald Trump's controversial peace proposal for Ukraine, involving direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin before consulting Ukrainian leadership, raising alarm in diplomatic circles.
In a devastating escalation, Russian forces have targeted critical Ukrainian energy facilities with cruise missiles, striking multiple gas sites across the country while President Zelenskyy holds crucial talks with Donald Trump.
As EU leaders gather for crucial Ukraine membership negotiations, fears grow that Hungary's Viktor Orban could single-handedly block Europe's strategic future. Analysis reveals why his veto threat must not prevail.
Exclusive investigation reveals nearly 5,000 Ukrainian refugees in Britain could become homeless within weeks as sponsorship arrangements collapse and government support falters.
A devastating Russian missile strike has set a central Kyiv high-rise ablaze and caused widespread blackouts, marking one of the most severe attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months.
The UN nuclear watchdog warns that restoring external power to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia plant requires urgent political will as safety concerns escalate at the Russian-occupied facility.
Vladimir Putin issues stark warning as US considers supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, threatening unprecedented escalation in the Ukraine conflict while Russia faces major battlefield setbacks.
Exclusive: The heartbroken family of Sam Newey, a 20-year-old Briton who died fighting Russian forces, speak out about their pride in his courage and their anger at the lack of government support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issues urgent warning about deteriorating security at Europe's largest nuclear facility amid ongoing Russian occupation and military activity.
As President Zelenskyy addresses the UN General Assembly, the US envoy delivers a stark warning to Russia, pledging unwavering defence of NATO territory. The latest from the frontline reveals intensified attacks on Russian soil.
French President Emmanuel Macron declares Ukraine should be permitted to use Western-supplied arms to hit military targets inside Russia, challenging NATO's cautious stance and igniting global security debate.
The UN Security Council convenes an emergency meeting after Russia's major violation of NATO airspace, escalating tensions in the Ukraine conflict. Latest updates on the diplomatic crisis.
Shocking new CCTV video captures the precise moment a Russian missile slams into a residential building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, in a brutal attack underscoring the ongoing terror faced by civilians.
In a bold demonstration of its long-range capabilities, Ukrainian drones have successfully targeted a major Russian oil refinery in Saratov for the second time in seven days, disrupting a key asset for the Kremlin's war effort and energy exports.
Exclusive: Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, a former chief of staff to the US National Security Council, issues a chilling forecast. He warns that a desperate Vladimir Putin, facing setbacks in Ukraine, might deliberately provoke a direct militar
A new defence analysis details how sustained Ukrainian drone strikes are pushing Russia's critical oil infrastructure to the brink of collapse, disrupting exports and straining its war economy.
Oscar-winner Sean Penn has launched a scathing critique of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, labelling a joke about Vladimir Putin a 'soft betrayal' of American integrity and highlighting the perils of trivialising authoritarianism.
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.
Poland invokes NATO's Article 4, demanding urgent consultations after a Russian-made drone violates its airspace and crashes near a key town. The incident raises fears of escalation and tests the Alliance's collective defence pledge.
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.
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.
Ukraine's capital endures its most intense drone bombardment of the war, with critical infrastructure and residential areas hit in a massive overnight attack.