NewsNewsWar in UkraineLIVEEuropean leaders plan emergency summit as US and Russia prepare for Ukraine peace talksDonald Trump said earlier this week he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed talks could start "immediately".Top US envoy to meet Russian officials for Ukraine peace talksUS officials say direct talks with Russia - the first such talks since its invasion of Ukraine - will not involve Kyiv's European allies.7 hrs agoWorldChernobyl radiation shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine saysThere has been no increase in radiation levels at the plant, Ukraine's president says.2 days agoEuropeUkraine war in maps: How control has shifted in three yearsHow are Russia and Ukraine placed after three years of fighting and with Donald Trump suggesting talks on ending the war could begin soon?3 days agoEuropeZelensky says no peace deal without Ukraine involvementUkraine's president says he will not be shut out of peace negotiations after Trump says he agreed to start talks with Putin. 2 days agoWorldTop US envoy to meet Russian officials for Ukraine peace talksUS officials say direct talks with Russia - the first such talks since its invasion of Ukraine - will not involve Kyiv's European allies.7 hrs agoWorldTrump administration's mixed messaging on foreign policy leaves world guessingDifferent narratives from senior US officials on the future of Ukraine have sown confusion in Europe - but was that perhaps the point?2 hrs agoUS & Canada'Army of Europe' needed to challenge Russia, says ZelenskyIt comes as Donald Trump's envoy says Europe will not be involved in peace talks to end the war. 2 hrs agoEuropeChernobyl radiation shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine saysThere has been no increase in radiation levels at the plant, Ukraine's president says.2 days agoEuropeAnalysisUkraine end game: What each side wants from a peace dealDonald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?2 days agoEuropeJD Vance's blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agendaInstead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.21 hrs agoWorldBowen: Zelensky forced to face tough new reality after Trump-Putin phone callMany world leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelensky, are finding the world is more uncertain under new US leadership. 3 days agoEuropeLeaders set for key security meeting as 'old' world order at risk of crumblingThe BBC's Frank Gardner says Nato's unity is badly dented with decisions over Ukraine set to be discussed in Munich.3 days agoEuropeOn the groundTrump wants peace. Ukrainians fear what that might look likeTrump and Putin want to make a deal. But Ukrainians question how life after a ceasefire will work. 2 days agoEurope'My son was 18 and went to Ukraine as cannon fodder'James Wilton, from Huddersfield, volunteered to fight so he could make a difference, says his father.6 Feb 2025West YorkshireIn a split second, Russia wipes out three generations of a Ukrainian familyA Ukrainian grandmother mourns her daughter, grandson and mother - killed in a single Russian strike.28 Jan 2025Europe'In here we have only one leader, Jesus Christ'Russians and Ukrainians unite in peace and love in Birmingham, for Orthodox Christmas celebrations.7 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black CountryRussia claims capture of Ukrainian front-line townUkraine has not acknowledged the fall of Kurakhove in the war-torn region of Donetsk.7 Jan 2025EuropeUkrainecastVictoria, Vitaly and James discuss Trump 2.0, Zelensky, Putin and prospects for peace21 Jan 2025Latest updates2 hrs ago'Army of Europe' needed to challenge Russia, says ZelenskyIt comes as Donald Trump's envoy says Europe will not be involved in peace talks to end the war. 2 hrs agoEurope2 hrs agoTrump administration's mixed messaging on foreign policy leaves world guessingDifferent narratives from senior US officials on the future of Ukraine have sown confusion in Europe - but was that perhaps the point?2 hrs agoUS & Canada6 hrs agoEuropean leaders set to hold emergency summit on UkraineThe UK PM, who is expected to attend, said it was a "once in a generation moment for our national security".6 hrs agoEurope7 hrs agoTop US envoy to meet Russian officials for Ukraine peace talksUS officials say direct talks with Russia - the first such talks since its invasion of Ukraine - will not involve Kyiv's European allies.7 hrs agoWorld10 hrs agoOne year on: Did democratic opposition in Russia die with Alexei Navalny?10 hrs agoBBC InDepth17 hrs agoUK and EU countries must spend more on defence, says LammyThe foreign secretary said Vladimir Putin would not "go away" even in the event of a negotiated peace in Ukraine17 hrs agoUK21 hrs agoJD Vance's blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agendaInstead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington's allies, accusing them of censorship.21 hrs agoWorld1 day agoUK military too 'run down' to lead Ukraine peace mission - ex-Army chiefLord Dannatt says up to 40,000 UK troops would be needed for such a mission and "we just haven't got that number available".1 day agoEurope2 days agoUkraine end game: What each side wants from a peace dealDonald Trump's phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine's president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks?2 days agoEurope