The 2023 Peace Draft Putin Agreed To — and Kyiv Refused
Financial Times reports the draft set the border near the pre-war line, recognised Russian control of Crimea & a land bridge; Zelenskyy rejected
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Ukraine news and current affairs. Coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war, politics, defence, and humanitarian developments from The Oceania Cables.
Trump Calls for Zelensky Replacement a Day After Diesel Deal
Trump said Zelenskyy ignored US requests to stop hitting Russian refineries and should be replaced, a day after the diesel deal with Russia.
Europe Warns of Russian Hybrid Attacks on NATO Territory
Leaders warn of Russian drone and sabotage strikes short of open war. Putin denies intent. Germany, Poland and Lithuania prepare at home.
UK Intelligence Corps Major Dead in Ukraine Road Incident
Named as Major Paul Wilks, the officer served amid reporting that ties British troops in Ukraine to weapons, intelligence and targeting work
US Peace Envoys Meet Putin, Head to Kyiv Next
Summary: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on 5 September 2026. The meeting, attended by senior Russian officials, was followed by a temporary pause in air strikes on Kyiv, which Putin said he ordered after a request through
Ukraine's Rival Spy Agencies Clash in Kyiv Shootout
The SBU alleges an FSB plot; the GUR calls it an abduction of commander Kaplunov. Three were wounded and Zelenskyy vowed accountability.
Germany, NATO Blame Russia for Leipzig Airport Drone Attack
Berlin blames Russia for the Leipzig Airport drone attack; Moscow calls it fabricated. NATO backs Berlin as Zelenskyy warns on Russian airspace.
Ukraine Draft Crisis: Busification, Corruption & AWOL
Ukraine's "busification" draft system faces human rights abuses, corruption, and resistance amid wartime conscription challenges.
Ukraine Strikes Vessels in Caspian; Iran Reports Fatality
Ukrainian long-range strikes hit vessels in the Caspian on 25 July. Iran reported an Iranian commercial ship was attacked, killing one sailor.
Monaco Bomb Suspect Executed Near Kyiv; Officer in Custody
Monaco bomb suspect found shot dead near Kyiv. A Ukrainian military officer is in custody over her killing as the investigation continues.
Germany Indicts Ukrainian in 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
Germany files first criminal charges in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage against a Ukrainian national accused of coordinating the attack.
Poland-Ukraine Relations Strain Over Historical Honors and Jet Delays
Poland-Ukraine relations face strain over Zelensky's UPA decree and jet transfer delays, highlighting historical and strategic challenges.