Vladimir Putin’s forces have launched their largest drone assault of the almost three-year-long struggle, in response to Kyiv’s air power.
Russian troops fired 267 drones at Ukraine in an in a single day assault, placing 5 areas of Ukraine, Kyiv’s authorities mentioned.
The biggest drone strike reported earlier than this was in November 2024, when 188 drones had been fired at Ukrainian cities and cities.
It comes as British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to uphold the UK’s “ironclad assist” for Ukraine – utilizing a phrase popularised by former US president Joe Biden – forward of talks with Donald Trump subsequent week.
Sir Keir reiterated his “dedication to securing a simply and enduring peace to carry an finish to Russia’s unlawful struggle”, a Downing Avenue spokesperson mentioned.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky demanded that Europe be given a seat at any negotiating desk with Russia after a “productive” speak with Sir Keir on Saturday.
Washington has solely met with Russian officers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to date. Mr Trump has dismissed the thought of Ukraine being concerned in negotiations as an impediment to peace.
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Alexander Butler23 February 2025 09:45
Zelensky says Europe should be at negotiating desk after ‘productive’ speak with Starmer
Europe should be on the negotiating desk for any peace talks with Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned.
Mr Zelensky mentioned “Ukraine’s safety is inseparable from Europe’s safety” after having a “productive speak” with British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer.
“We coordinated our army cooperation, joint steps, and engagements for the approaching week, which can be very lively,” Mr Zelensky mentioned.
“The UK and its individuals are amongst Ukraine’s largest supporters, and we deeply admire this.”
The US has to date solely sat down with Russia in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks.
US president Donald Trump has dismissed the thought of Kyiv becoming a member of peace talks, claiming Zelensky “held no playing cards” and would solely be impediment to peace.
Alexander Butler23 February 2025 09:30
UK hits Russia with recent sanctions as a part of ‘triple whammy’ to tighten the screws on Putin
Britain will hit Russia with new sanctions to mark the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine amid a rising rift between the US and Europe in assist for Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a “triple whammy” of measures to assist Kyiv, together with the recent sanctions in addition to army assist and a crackdown on Russian soiled cash within the UK.
In a bid to “flip the screws” on Putin’s regime, David Lammy mentioned he would on Monday announce the largest bundle of measures because the early days of the battle.
Archie Mitchell23 February 2025 09:25
Russia launches largest drone assault of the struggle to date, Kyiv says
Vladimir Putin’s troops have launched their largest drone assault of the almost three-year-long struggle, in response to Kyiv’s air power.
Russian forces fired 267 drones at Ukraine in an in a single day assault, placing 5 areas of Ukraine, Kyiv mentioned.
Round 138 of the drones had been downed and one other 119 had been jammed by digital warfare, the air power mentioned.
The biggest drone strike reported earlier than this was in November 2024, when 188 drones had been fired at Ukrainian cities and cities.
Alexander Butler23 February 2025 08:50
Russia says it destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones
Russia’s defence ministry mentioned its air defence models had intercepted and destroyed 20 Ukrainian drones in a single day over six areas of the nation.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 February 2025 08:01
UK hits Russia with recent sanctions
Britain will hit Russia with new sanctions to mark the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine amid a rising rift between the US and Europe in assist for Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a “triple whammy” of measures to assist Kyiv, together with the recent sanctions in addition to army assist and a crackdown on Russian soiled cash within the UK.
In a bid to “flip the screws” on Putin’s regime, David Lammy mentioned he would on Monday announce the largest bundle of measures because the early days of the battle.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 February 2025 07:30
UK ‘massively weak’ to menace of Russia after many years of army cuts, ex-Military chief warns
Alexander Butler23 February 2025 07:00
Russia’s advance in Donetsk is robbing Ukrainians of a future
Yulia Checheta was at her aged mom’s home when she popped out to examine on her store. Moments later she had a name to say the household’s house had been hit by two Russian missiles.
Her brother Volodymyr Radko and his 13-year-old son Mykola had been enjoying on the swings within the backyard when the bombs hit. They died immediately, buried beneath the rubble. It could be months earlier than their stays could possibly be recognized.
Yulia’s 74-year-old mom, Nina, by some means survived, however she was hospitalised for a number of weeks with extreme bruising to her neck and face.

Russia’s advance in Donetsk is robbing Ukrainians of a future
As negotiations start to finish the struggle in Ukraine, ones that would see Kyiv compelled to cede territory to Russia, Ukrainian civilians and assist staff from the jap Donetsk area inform Tom Watling that Moscow’s advance has irreparably destroyed their lives
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 February 2025 06:30
In pics: Folks display in assist of Ukraine


Alisha Rahaman Sarkar23 February 2025 06:30
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