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Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid

The attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin walks before his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 7, 2024

Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term

Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

Europe

Ukraine's Oleksandr Pielieshenko competes during the men's weightlifting 85kg event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Ukrainian Olympian dies on front line

Weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who represented Ukraine at the Rio 2016 Olympics, dies during the conflict with Russia.

Weightlifting

Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.

Europe

North Korean weapons are killing Ukrainians. The implications are far bigger

A missile that crashed in Kharkiv shows the surprising scale at which Pyongyang's weapons are used.

Asia

Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term

Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

Europe

Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses.

Europe

Russia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from West

Russia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said.

Europe

Ukrainian Olympian dies on front line

Weightlifter Oleksandr Pielieshenko, who represented Ukraine at the Rio 2016 Olympics, dies during the conflict with Russia.

Weightlifting

Analysis

Hundreds of Cubans are reported to have joined the Russian army

Cubans lured to Russian army by high pay and passports

The number of Cubans recruited to fight in Ukraine is thought to be in the hundreds.

Europe

A launcher of a Patriot missile system of the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, stands during the "National Guardian" military exercise at the Bundeswehr's tank training grounds on April 18, 2024 in Munster, Germany

Pentagon to 'rush' Patriot missiles to Ukraine

The $6bn package includes air defence munitions but not the missile systems Ukraine says it badly needs.

US & Canada

An illustration of a tank with the Ukrainian flag in the background

What weapons are being supplied to Ukraine?

US President Joe Biden has approved an extra $61bn of military aid to help Ukraine fight Russia.

Europe

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak with President Volodymyr Zelensky in January

Sunak to pledge £500m more to support Ukraine

The prime minister is travelling to Poland and Germany, highlighting an additional £500m to Ukraine.

UK Politics

A US-made Patriot missile is fired during military exercises. File photo

Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Ukraine

Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.

Europe

On the ground

Russia flaunts Western tanks captured in war in Ukraine

The display seeks to energise Russians ahead of the country's victory day celebrations on 9 May.

Europe

Ukrainian, 98, tells BBC of six-mile walk to escape Russians

Lidiia Lomikovska describes how she made the journey in her slippers with a plank of wood for support.

Europe

Front line photos capture fight for freedom

The images will showcase the impact the war is having on Ukrainians and their communities.

BBC Russian journalist branded 'foreign agent'

A leading science journalist - Asya Kazantseva - also gets the label used to silence Kremlin critics.

Europe

The Indian men traumatised by fighting for Russia

Two men who were duped by agents into joining the war against Ukraine speak about their experiences.

India

Q&A: Is the US's $61bn aid package enough?

Your questions answered on the US aid deal for Ukraine.

Latest updates

Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove House Speaker

The House killed the far-right Republican's motion to remove Mike Johnson over support for Ukraine aid.

US & Canada

Power plant in Kharkiv, a large portion of the building has been destroyed by a missile strike

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Europe

EU moves to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine.

Europe

Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine’s power plants

BBC Verify has been tracking Russia's attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

Europe

Ukraine hit by 'massive' attack on energy grid

The attacks come as Ukraine marks a major national holiday celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Europe

Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term

Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

Europe

Russia to hold nuclear drills following 'threats' from West

Russia will hold tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to recent comments by France and the UK, the Kremlin said.

Europe

Seven dead in attack on Russia's Belgorod region

The governor of the border region says 35 people were also injured when a drone strike hit minibuses.

Europe

Weary troops stuck on front line as Ukraine struggles to find manpower

Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned by the Russian invaders, who are inching closer.

Europe