Briefing Russia’s Offensive

Ukraine war briefing: Military holding off one of Russia’s fiercest offensives since invasion began, says Syrskyi

Top Ukrainian military commander’s comments come after Russia’s quickest monthly gains since start of war. What we know on day 984. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war Ukrainian ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s offensive ‘shows signs of escalation’, Kyiv’s top commander warns

Oleksandr Syrskyi says North Korean troops are preparing to join combat alongside Russians as EU foreign policy chief pledges ‘unwavering’ support for Ukraine. What we know on day 991 Continue ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv incensed as UN’s Guterres ‘to meet Putin’ in Russia

Secretary general did not immediately confirm trip which Ukrainian foreign ministry says ‘damages UN reputation’; two dead in Zaporizhzhia attack. What we know on day 972. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Russia amassing tens of thousands of troops for Kursk offensive, Ukraine military chief says

Russia has prepared tens of thousands of troops for an offensive to retake the Russian region of Kursk, which Ukraine has held for months, according to Kyiv's commander-in-chief, Col. Gen. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Ukraine war briefing: US sanctions China firms over ‘complete attack drones made for Russia’

First ever action over a ready-to-use weapons system made in China rather than parts for Russia to build one, says Washington; Zelenskiy touts victory plan. What we know on day 968. See all our ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Ukraine war briefing: Russia plans to send North Korean troops into battle as early as Sunday, Zelenskiyy says

Ukraine president urged world leaders to pile ‘tangible pressure’ on Pyongyang as South Korea urges Russia to stop its ‘illegal cooperation’ with North Korea. What we know on day 976. Ukrainian ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea says it will back Russia until it achieves victory

Foreign ministers’ meeting in Moscow forges closer ties amid imminent deployment of thousands of North Korean troops against Ukraine. What we know on day 983. See all our coverage of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region; Pro-Eu president wins Moldovan vote. What we know on day 985. United Nations Secretary-General ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Ukraine war briefing: North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence pact with Russia

Agreement seals deepening security cooperation between two nations and comes weeks after Pyongyang sent troops to Russia. What we know on day 993. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago