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The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Who is Kyrylo Budanov? The new Ukraine chief of staff chosen by Zelensky at key moment in Russia War

General Budanov replaces Andrii Yermak, President Zelensky’s long-standing aide, who resigned in November

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Russia makes biggest battleground gains since first year of war, analysis shows

Russian army captured more Ukrainian territory in 2025 than previous two years combined; Zelenskyy names new top aide. What we know on day 1,410

The Guardian - AU

Russia Looking For Trump to Legitimise Claims on Vladimir Putin's Home Assault

The Kremlin is looking to legitimise its accusation of Ukraine launching drone strikes on Putin's residence despite Kyiv and the CIA informing Trump that the claims are false.

International Business Times UK

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Russia celebrates assassination of Putin’s ‘personal enemy,’ pays out $500,000 bounty, then realizes they’ve been tricked

Putin won’t be happy about this.

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Ukraine orders evacuation of 3,000 children and parents from two regions as Russian forces advance

Meanwhile, Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine last year were the highest since 2022, an analysis by the AFP news agency showed.

Euronews

Cyprus’s EU presidency: seeking resilience in a new world order

Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and economic headwinds weigh on spending priorities. RFI asked Fiona Mullen, director of Nicosia-based think tank Sapientia Economics,…

Radio France Internationale

Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025

From red-carpet welcomes and coups to trade wars and new faces of global politics, Euronews takes a look at the main events that shaped a turbulent year.

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Putin Humiliated: Ukrainian Spies Fake Anti-Kremlin Fighter's Death to Claim £370,000 Bounty

Ukrainian intelligence faked anti-Putin fighter Denis Kapustin's death to claim a £370,000 Russian bounty, exposing Kyiv's cunning tactics.

International Business Times UK

Russian General Accuses UK Spies of Deadly New Year 'Terror Attack' in Occupied Ukraine

Russia's General Apti Alaudinov claims UK spies orchestrated a deadly drone strike in Kherson, killing 27, including children, as Ukraine denies involvement.

International Business Times UK

Zelenskyy names Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide

Budanov's appointment to lead the office of the president marks an unusual shift, placing a serving intelligence chief at the centre of Ukraine's political and diplomatic coordination.

Euronews

‘Playing in a war zone isn’t for most people’: the British band braving drone strikes and pneumonia to tour Ukraine

How did an Aussie, a Texan, an Irishman and three Cumbrians find themselves on the road on the Ukrainian frontline? For classic rock collective Hardwicke Circus, it was a no-brainer: ‘We thought they’d like to hear some rock’n’roll’

The Guardian - UK

Russia launches one of its largest drone attacks on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

Russia carried out a massive drone attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight on Friday, hitting dozens of buildings but causing no casualties. Ukraine intercepted most of the drones.

Euronews

Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike on village at 27

Russian authorities say a Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian-occupied village in Kherson killed 27 people

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy calls for increased support amid ongoing Russian attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a series of high-level meetings are scheduled to take place in early January to discuss the situation on the ground, bolster support and coordinate strategy in ongoing peace efforts.

Euronews

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The Guardian - UK

‘Truly humbling’: inside the centre where UK medics are helping Ukrainian amputees

British military doctors and therapists provide support at base where innovative treatments aid recovery of those who have lost limbs

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv orders mass evacuation from frontline regions as Russian troops advance

Ukraine said its forces ‘adhere to international law’

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv’s GUR ‘faked Russian-ordered killing and bagged $500k Kremlin reward’

‘I congratulate you on returning to life’ says spy chief Budanov to Denis Kapustin, commander of a Russian unit fighting on the Ukrainian side. What we know on day 1,409

Radio France Internationale

Editor's pick: RFI English's standout stories of 2025

In 2025, we reported on war and displacement, culture and climate, power and pushback. Our journalists followed conflicts, questioned politics, unpacked new technologies and listened to people living through change. Some stories were hard reads. Others offered hope, humour or human grit. These are our top picks from the year…

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International Business Times UK

Trump Tries to Save Face After Believing Putin's 'Made Up' Ukraine Attack Plot

Trump faces a political crisis after initially crediting Vladimir Putin's claim of a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian presidential residence, a narrative now rejected by US intelligence.

The Guardian - UK

New year drone strike kills 24 in Russian-occupied Ukraine, Moscow says

Ukraine rejects claim, saying its forces exclusively targeted Russian military or energy sites

International Business Times UK

Trump Calls American General For Ukraine Negotiations An 'Idiot' For Saying Zelensky Was 'Courageous'

Reports suggest President Trump referred to his envoy, General Keith Kellogg, as an 'idiot' after Kellogg publicly praised Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

International Business Times UK

Putin Orders Expansion of Ukraine Buffer Zone in 2026 as Tensions Escalate

Russia's military chief discloses Putin's orders to extend buffer zones in northeastern Ukraine this year signalling no pause in the conflict.

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Putin threatens to continue Russian offense on Ukraine, but Donald Trump calls him ‘generous’

We all got it wrong. Putin is kind, apparently.

Euronews

North Korea's Kim hails troops fighting in 'alien land' and touts Russia alliance

Kim sent the troops to Russia under the mutual defence treaty both countries signed in 2024, the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party said in a statement.

Euronews

Russia carries war into 2026 with over 200 drones launched at Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president said on Thursday that Russia targeted energy infrastructure with over 200 drones in the latest strike on New Year's Eve.

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