Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
Russia's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin reveals a 'lengthy' call with MI6's new head, as EU leaders meet to discuss using €190bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Analysis suggests Moscow is signalling its own agenda.
As the EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we examine the high-stakes legal, political, and economic risks of this unprecedented move. A pivotal moment for European solidarity.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, with Poland's Tusk warning of dire consequences for Europe. Follow live updates.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on releasing €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. A crucial test of European unity without US backing. Read the latest analysis.
The UK government threatens Roman Abramovich with legal action if he fails to hand over Chelsea sale profits for Ukrainian war victims. Will he comply?
European intelligence agencies reveal a Russian GRU campaign intimidating Belgian politicians and finance bosses to block the use of €185bn in frozen assets for Ukraine. Exclusive details.
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
PM Keir Starmer vows legal action if Roman Abramovich doesn't donate £2.5bn from Chelsea sale to Ukraine. The frozen funds' licence has been issued. #Ukraine #Chelsea
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a critical reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets. Belgium and Italy voice opposition, risking a messy political showdown.
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz lead urgent EU talks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort, with a crucial summit looming. Will Belgium agree?
Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine peace talks as 'difficult', while Donald Trump suggests a deal is possible. EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets as the path forward remains unclear.
A blind taste test of over a dozen supermarket sorbets reveals the top picks and surprising failures. Discover which brands deliver a taste of summer and which to avoid.
A Stafford cab driver earning £20,000 a year explains how the Autumn Budget's frozen tax thresholds and new EV mileage duty will hit his family's finances. Read his story and the expert analysis.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever condemns the EU's proposal to use frozen Russian assets for a €140bn Ukraine loan, warning it breaches international law and threatens financial stability.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warns against carving up Ukraine as peace talks continue. Read her stark warning about border changes and Europe's stance on Russian aggression.
Disneyland Paris has announced its World of Frozen will open on 29 March 2026. The massive expansion features a 36-metre mountain, immersive dining, and a new nighttime spectacular.
Vladimir Putin has publicly supported Donald Trump's controversial 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, including ceasefire terms and territorial concessions. Read the full analysis.
Exclusive details of Trump-brokered 28-point Ukraine peace deal offering $100bn in frozen Russian assets. Analysis reveals why experts call it a 'surrender document' that rewards aggression.
A Chinese man's decision to cryogenically freeze his wife and later start a new relationship sparks global debate on love, loss, and the ethics of life extension technology.
Ukraine requires over €70bn in financial assistance as EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets. With US support withdrawn, Europe must act to prevent Kyiv's financial collapse.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich alleges conspiracy by Jersey authorities in £5.3bn frozen assets case. Read the latest developments in this high-profile legal battle.