European leaders have agreed to redirect frozen Russian assets to the Ukrainian army

Before Russia's invasion of Ukraine Anna Netrebko was the biggest opera star in a generation. Since the war, due to past support for Vladimir Putin, she has effectively been boycotted by theatres around the world. Except, this autumn, she'll be headlining the Royal Opera House's new season.  

Putin’s fighter jets and drones are testing defences across eastern Europe and the Baltics

The US has once again reversed its decision after pausing military aid to Ukraine

US president says Putin let him down, but as 100,000 troops gather a day’s drive from Helsinki, the threat is more serious for Europe

DPRK troops are in combat, likely for the first time since the 1950s. Not in Korea but in Europe

Vulnerable Ukrainians are being groomed as assassins by Russian spies. Amidst a surge in drone strikes, Ukrainians must now confront the enemy within

The Russian soprano says she doesn’t support the war in Ukraine but her Tosca this week faces a chorus of critics

The blockbuster summit sidelines Zelensky, who has opposed ceding territory to Russia in exchange for peace

Mixed messages followed US special envoy Steve Wintkoff’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday

Despite sanctions and flagging growth, Russian economy remains relatively stable

A weapons promise to Kyiv and tariff threats against Moscow matter. But the devil is in the details

The alliance is in a rush to convince the US president it is worth America’s time and money

The daring raids on Putin’s bomber force were a slap in the face of the Kremlin, say Ukraine’s jubilant commanders

The use of drones to kill and wound civilians in Kherson is “systemic and widespread”, a UN-backed commission has warned

But Ukraine now depends on Europe for its survival

US funds to Kyiv might be dwindling, but with the bloc’s support, it can still exploit Russia’s weakness

Europe may become an afterthought

Experts say the government needs to prepare for possible attacks on infrastructure after a string of operations in Europe linked to Russia