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Ukraine/Russia
Russia's war against Ukraine combines battlefield developments, air strikes, diplomacy, sanctions and competing claims about territory. The dossier separates confirmed developments from political messaging and watches how official statements change across the day.
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Live dossierIs this small European city Russia's next target?
Across the river from Russia, the Estonian border city of Narva faces a question: could it be Moscow’s next target?
Source confidence: medium
SBS News - World
Trump's diesel deal with Putin angers Europe
President Trump's diesel deal with Russia sparks European fury, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy questions Washington's motives and allies vow to keep pressure on Moscow. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, Al Jazeera - All News, Google News: Sky News
How will a diesel deal with Russia impact the U.S. market?
The price of diesel hit an all-time high in the U.S. in September. Can President Trump's deal for Russia to release more diesel onto the market bring the price down? This event card combines 6 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, France 24 - English, Google News: DW.com, Al Jazeera - All News, Google News: The Independent
How six Ukrainian divers could have blown up Russia’s $20bn pipelines
A Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over an act of sabotage that remained unsolved for years.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ukraine war reaches shores of Bulgarian fishing village
Ukraine war reaches shores of Bulgarian fishing village
Source confidence: low
Google News: Yahoo
Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military missions as ties with US worsen
Ukraine accused Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday of limiting Starlink services, crippling its drones, as Russian missiles knocked out power stations in attacks President Volodymyr Zelensky called "ostentatious disrespect" to Donald Trump. Kyiv's relationship with Washington has taken a sharp turn for the worse since US President Trump abruptly lifted sanctions on Russian diesel last week and publicly turned on Zelensky. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports fr... This event card combines 7 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World, Al Jazeera - All News, Google News: The New York Times, Google News: EA WorldView
Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions disrupt military as it reels from intel gaps and Trump clash
Ukraine says new Starlink restrictions disrupt military as it reels from intel gaps and Trump clash
Source confidence: low
Google News: NBC News
Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US
It comes as the prime minister meets President Zelensky at Downing Street. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, Al Jazeera - All News
🔴Ukraine live: Russia's 'targeted' strikes on energy leave 600,000 without power, Zelensky says
🔴Ukraine live: Russia's 'targeted' strikes on energy leave 600,000 without power, Zelensky says This event card combines 11 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World, NPR - World, SBS News - World, Google News: DW.com
Ukraine reports Russian attacks with no warnings, Trump says US still sharing intel
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine, even as Kyiv reported new Russian missile attacks that came without usual warnings and accused Russia of violating an energy truce the US president announced at the weekend. Kyiv relies heavily on US intelligence for early warnings of missile strikes and for its own targeting of Russian military sites, experts and officials say. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, The Guardian - World, Google News: Al Jazeera
Supporting Healthcare Worker Well-being in Ukraine: Practical Guide for Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Staff Care [EN/UK]
Supporting Healthcare Worker Well-being in Ukraine: Practical Guide for Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Staff Care [EN/UK]
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: International Rescue Committee
Aon, EBRD expand Ukraine war risk reinsurance
Aon, EBRD expand Ukraine war risk reinsurance
Source confidence: low
Google News: Business Insurance
Russia’s internet shutdowns push state firms back to landline phones
State procurement of landline telephones tripled in the first eight months of 2026 as mobile internet outages hit nearly 80% of the country. Rostelecom’s chief urged Russians to keep one at home “like a fire extinguisher".
Source confidence: medium
Euronews - News
20 Bangladeshis trafficked to Russia killed in invasion of Ukraine: SRB
20 Bangladeshis trafficked to Russia killed in invasion of Ukraine: SRB
Source confidence: low
Google News: The Daily Star
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying charges
The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo. This event card combines 5 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, Al Jazeera - All News, Euronews - News, The Guardian - World, Sky News - World
Video of Frankfurt book presentation: “The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk”
Video of Frankfurt book presentation: “The Ukraine War and the Fight for Socialism: The Case of Bogdan Syrotiuk”
Source confidence: low
Google News: World Socialist Web Site
Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed his surprise at the US President's post that stated that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed upon between Ukraine and Russia. While Zelensky said he was not aware of any deal he said he would welcome one. Moscow has yet to confirm any accord. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg. This event card combines 5 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World, Google News: DW.com, Al Jazeera - All News, Google News: The New York Times
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China
AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Threading the needle on Ukraine, Russia and China
Source confidence: low
Google News: Fox News
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a sit-down interview with NPR as Russia's full-scale invasion nears the 5-year mark. And, Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Ukraine war situation update | 26 September – 2 October 2026
Ukraine war situation update | 26 September – 2 October 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
Ukraine says it frees more territory in Donetsk region counteroffensive
Ukraine says it frees more territory in Donetsk region counteroffensive
Source confidence: low
Google News: Reuters
Stalin, Putin, and Ukraine: Two Faces of the Same Imperial Logic
Stalin, Putin, and Ukraine: Two Faces of the Same Imperial Logic
Source confidence: low
Google News: SLDinfo.com
Diplomat Richard Haass discusses the Russia-Ukraine war and Trump's role
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with veteran diplomat Richard Haass about the Russia-Ukraine war and the role President Trump is playing.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?
Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks. This event card combines 3 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, France 24 - English, Google News: Anadolu Ajansı
Watch: Block of flats destroyed in Russian strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes. This event card combines 4 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
BBC World, The Guardian - World, Euronews - News, Al Jazeera - All News
Trump proves himself a diplomacy disaster with latest shocking Ukraine war admission
Trump proves himself a diplomacy disaster with latest shocking Ukraine war admission
Source confidence: low
Google News: Indy100 | News
Ukraine is littered with landmines on a scale last seen in Vietnam. How can they be removed?
Faced with deadlier threats, demining groups are coming up with new ways of working using drones and AI Crouched over on her hands and knees in a field of weeds, Olena Kabanova is digging into the ground. With a shovel and a steady hand, the 58-year-old digs out a neat square around the spot where a mine detector has sensed a suspicious object. Four years ago, this field in eastern Ukraine was occupied by Russian soldiers. Now back under Ukrainian control,...
Source confidence: medium
The Guardian - World
Russia diesel deal impact on U.S. market
The price of diesel hit an all-time high in the U.S. in September. Can President Trump's deal for Russia to release more diesel onto the market bring the price down? This event card combines 4 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, BBC World, Google News: DW.com, The Guardian - World
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
France seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Russia did try to interfere in Brexit referendum, head of MI5 confirms
Ken McCallum says Kremlin attempted to influence vote through social media and TV reports but had little impact Russia did try to interfere in the Brexit referendum through social media and television reports, the head of MI5 said on Tuesday, but he added that did not mean the Kremlin had any impact on the result. Ken McCallum endorsed comments by Andy Burnham , who raised the issue over the past two days, though he said continuing to debate it risked givi...
Source confidence: medium
The Guardian - World
Russia funnels nearly half its budget into defence, cutting social spending
Russia’s 2027 draft budget allocates a record share to defence and security, as regions quietly divert funds for foster children and orphans to war payments and “coffin money” for soldiers’ families is cut by up to 95% in some areas.
Source confidence: medium
Euronews - News
NATO's top US commander warns Russia that any 'foolish' attack on allies would be 'futile'
NATO's top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any "foolish" attack on the alliance would be "utterly futile", a warning to Russia as European fears grow over the threat from Moscow that includes "hybrid" warfare and cyberattacks. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Al Jazeera - All News
Russia seeks to overwhelm NATO allies with crises 'across a wide spectrum of geographic locations'
Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Gavin Hall, NATO expert and Teaching Fellow in Political Science and International Security at the University of Strathclyde. NATO is sending a stark warning to Moscow: any Russian attack on alliance territory could trigger retaliation far beyond the battlefield, targeting “anything and everything that supports, sustains, and controls” the attacking force. But can Europe defend itself without Washington, as Donald Trump signals a...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Russia pounds Ukrainian cities, spares energy targets for first time since Trump 'ceasefire'
Russia hammered Ukrainian cities and transport links overnight into Tuesday, killing at least four people in the city of Kharkiv, while appearing to spare energy facilities for the first time since US President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire" at the weekend. It was not clear whether Moscow had deliberately avoided targeting power plants. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, BBC World
Trump’s use of Russian diesel fuel, at Ukraine’s expense, sparks controversy in the US
Donald Trump’s plan to import Russian diesel despite Western sanctions has sparked fierce criticism in Washington, including from Republicans, as high fuel prices and the upcoming midterm elections put pressure on his administration. His approach to the Ukraine war has also drawn controversy, with calls for Kyiv to hold elections and claims of an energy ceasefire announced without clear agreement from the parties involved. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert has t...
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Three Years of Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Action in Ukraine: Lessons Learned and Results
Three Years of Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Action in Ukraine: Lessons Learned and Results
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: World Vision
Ukraine: Residents killed and dozens injured in attacks on Kharkiv and Kyiv
Russian attacks in recent days on on Ukraine’s two largest cities have again killed and injured civilians, damaged homes and civilian infrastructure, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) said on Tuesday.
Source confidence: strong
UN News - Peace and Security
Ukraine Protection Monitoring Report, January - June 2026
Ukraine Protection Monitoring Report, January - June 2026
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: International Rescue Committee
Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022
Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
Poland says two Turks arrested over Russia-linked Starlink station fire
Warsaw says the 2 suspects held in Germany will face sabotage charges.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Trump announced a partial Russia-Ukraine ceasefire. Did either country know about it?
Ukraine's leader says Russia is continuing to attack Ukraine and is ignoring an "energy ceasefire" declared by President Trump. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, Al Jazeera - All News
Australia politics live: Greens at odds about Ukraine weapons; Robert Pether speaks after Iraq prison release
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Robert Pether has stressed his innocence and recalled his brush with death in his first comments since the Australian engineer departed Iraq after serving more than five years in jail. Pether and his Egyptian colleague Khalid Radwan were detained in Baghdad in 2021 after flying in for a meeting with bank officials to resolve a dispute with his engineering firm, CME Cons...
Source confidence: medium
The Guardian - World
'It's clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington', analyst says
President Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Grégoire Roos, director of the Europe and Russia and Eurasia Programmes at Chatham House. He says that "it's clear that Mos... This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Al Jazeera - All News
Both Russia and Ukraine are using AI-powered drones on the battlefield
A Ukrainian company that got rich making smartphone-controlled cameras to watch pets at home now outfits first-person-view drones with an image recognition system powered by artificial intelligence.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Will Ukraine survive the winter?
Washington's position on Ukraine remains ambivalent while losses mount and an energy crisis deepens.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Trump thinks Ukraine needs a new president. Who could replace Zelenskyy?
Popular former general Zaluzhnyi leads potential challengers, alongside intelligence chief Budanov and reformer Fedorov.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through media
An Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine only concerns oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what this would mean for both sides.
Source confidence: medium
France 24 - English
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.
Source confidence: medium
NPR - World
Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
Germany's Wadephul calls new EU sanctions 'unprecedented' blow to Russia
Source confidence: low
Google News: DW.com
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest-ever package of listings targeting almost 1600 individuals and entities in Russia’s military-industrial complex
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees largest-ever package of listings targeting almost 1600 individuals and entities in Russia’s military-industrial complex
Source confidence: strong
Google News: Consilium.europa.eu
UK prime minister says Russia meddled in Brexit vote, pushes for EU return
With European countries facing decisive elections, Andy Burnham has warned leaders of Moscow’s disruptive playbook.
Source confidence: medium
SBS News - World
FAO – UNHCR Joint Vision for Durable Solutions and Rural Recovery in Ukraine: Supporting Durable Solutions Through Housing, Livelihoods and Community Resilience in Ukraine
FAO – UNHCR Joint Vision for Durable Solutions and Rural Recovery in Ukraine: Supporting Durable Solutions Through Housing, Livelihoods and Community Resilience in Ukraine
Source confidence: strong
ReliefWeb: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Russia introduces drone classes in public schools
Russian public schools are teaching children to assemble and fly drones as part of changes to the national curriculum.
Source confidence: medium
Al Jazeera - All News
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.
Source confidence: medium
BBC World
U.S. and Russia tout diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows
Moscow and Washington tout a diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows, but few details leave questions on price impacts and U.S. policy, sparking anger from Ukraine and allies. This event card combines 6 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
NPR - World, France 24 - English, Al Jazeera - All News, The Guardian - World, Euronews - News
Ukraine: Coerced into a corner?
It's reported that Ukraine is right now facing intense diplomatic pressure and coercion from the Trump administration to end the war quickly. This event card combines 2 sources; each original remains available below.
Source confidence: strong
France 24 - English, Al Jazeera - All News
Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit referendum
PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...
Source confidence: medium
The Guardian - World