The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
Imports of urea into the EU doubled in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine
China criticises appropriation for more military assistance to Taiwan
Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ in Germany
Russian defence minister reacts to US passage of military aid as Kyiv’s forces struggle to hold frontline positions
Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian subsidiaries from June
President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this week
Pledge of extra £500mn comes as PM flies to Warsaw and Berlin and announces largest supply of munitions to Kyiv
Kyiv renews plea for Patriot and S-300 systems at meeting of foreign and defence ministers
War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure, says think-tank
There is a role for the international community — but reconstruction should be led by local actors
Ultraconservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most Europeans
Also in this newsletter: rushing green loopholes through the parliament
Tough weeks ahead for Kyiv in fight to stem Russian advances despite passage of long-awaited bill in Washington
America and its allies see Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as an axis of adversaries
Comments from head of one of region’s biggest arms makers come as bloc debates first defence industrial strategy
The centre held to pass $60bn in US military aid to Ukraine. Don’t count on it happening again.
Funding comes after Kyiv was forced to ration munitions in the face of Russian advances
Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with the situation
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s proposal to unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
Protests and parliamentary scuffles raise alarm about government’s attempts to clamp down on civil society
After a months-long internecine stand-off, Speaker Mike Johnson thinks he can get military aid approved
Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
London-based VR Capital is part of bondholder group that does not want Ukrenergo debt to be part of sovereign restructuring
A visual guide to the war
Nato allies should donate from their armouries even if that leaves them depleted
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