Russia’s hypersonic missile prompts NATO and Ukraine emergency talks

Russia’s hypersonic missile prompts NATO and Ukraine emergency talks

Ukraine’s parliament has cancelled a session over security fears,as Putin says Western air defence systems would be powerless to stop the new missile.

  • byIllia Novikov andVolodyrmyr Yurchuk

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Russia fires ‘nuclear capable’ ballistic missile at Ukraine

Russia fires ‘nuclear capable’ ballistic missile at Ukraine

The war in Ukraine “has acquired elements of a global character,” the Russian leader said in an address to the nation.

  • byAnastasiia Malenko,Tom Balmforth andMax Hunder
Ukraine launches British cruise missiles into Russia

Ukraine launches British cruise missiles into Russia

The Biden administration also announced it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances.

  • byAnastasiia Malenko,Tom Balmforth andMax Hunder
US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack

US embassy in Kyiv shuts down over anticipated air attack

A day after Ukraine used US missiles to strike Russian territory,the US has received information of a potential significant air attack on Kyiv.

  • byHanna Arhirova andIllia Novikov
Putin’s chilling nuclear threat has one strategic target

Putin’s chilling nuclear threat has one strategic target

Vladimir Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling is spooking many in the West,but its main purpose may be to shape the approach of the incoming US president.

  • byMick Ryan
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‘Mr Putin could end this conflict today’:Albanese makes case for peace at summit without solutions

‘Mr Putin could end this conflict today’:Albanese makes case for peace at summit without solutions

Leaders from the world’s biggest economies have split on how to end conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine,highlighting the deep divisions at the G20 summit.

  • byDavid Crowe
Where Ukraine stands after 1000 gruelling days

Where Ukraine stands after 1000 gruelling days

Wednesday,November 20 marks a grim milestone in the history of Ukraine. What happens next will determine if its borders stand.

  • byHanna Arhirova
‘Fuel to the fire’:Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia

‘Fuel to the fire’:Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia

Satellite images show major expansions at five complexes where Russia has made solid-fuel missile engines,indicating the Kremlin plans to significantly boost missile production.

  • bySamya Kullab andIllia Novikov
As we mark 1000 days of Putin’s war,Ukrainians know how to force him into peace

As we mark 1000 days of Putin’s war,Ukrainians know how to force him into peace

Russia must not be rewarded for its aggression against Ukraine or the safety and prosperity of other nations will not be secure.

  • byVasyl Myroshnychenko
What are ATACMS,the weapons Ukraine can now use against Russia?

What are ATACMS,the weapons Ukraine can now use against Russia?

The Biden administration has authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied ballistic missiles known as Army Tactical Missile Systems.

  • byJohn Ismay andEphrat Livni