NewsNewsWar in UkraineZelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persistsThe move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.9 hrs agoEuropeNo power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and coldResidents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.2 days agoEuropeZelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from alliesThe comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed.7 Jan 2026EuropeZelensky replaces Ukraine's powerful security service chiefThe Ukrainian president has come under heavy criticism for his reshuffling of one the country's most successful security agencies.6 Jan 2026Europe'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front lineRecruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.3 days agoEuropeLast year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN saysConflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.2 days agoEuropeRomance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.6 days agoEuropeAnalysisThe 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace dealTwo of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the warWestern sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for UkraineAlthough both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaHow Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.EU agrees €90bn loan for Ukraine as Putin tells BBC the West is 'making Russia the enemy'European leaders reached the deal after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets valued at €210bn.On the groundInside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without powerThe trains are designed to boost public morale and provide some comfort, as a bitter winter coincides with intensifying Russian attacks.Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace dealA steep rise in soldiers' obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses.Border villagers abducted and taken to Russia, says UkraineUkraine has tried to evacuate areas of Sumy region near the Russian border, but many civilians have refused to leave.In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industryThe BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles. British paratrooper killed in Ukraine 'lived life of courage'Lance Corporal George Hooley is remembered by colleagues as a "born soldier" after the Ministry of Defence said the 28-year-old died in a "tragic accident".Latest updates9 hrs agoZelensky declares energy emergency as biting cold persistsThe move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.9 hrs ago1 day agoInside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without powerThe trains are designed to boost public morale and provide some comfort, as a bitter winter coincides with intensifying Russian attacks.1 day ago2 days agoNo power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and coldResidents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.2 days ago2 days agoOnly Trump can stop Putin, Polish president tells BBCEurope should do everything it can to help the US president in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, Karol Nawrocki said.2 days ago2 days agoLast year was Ukraine's deadliest for civilians since 2022, UN saysConflict-related violence killed at least 2,514 civilians last year, the UN's monitoring mission in Ukraine said.2 days ago3 days ago'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front lineRecruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.3 days ago6 days agoRomance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.6 days ago6 days agoRussia hits Ukraine with rarely used Oreshnik missile in fresh strikesIt is only the second time Moscow has deployed the hypersonic ballistic missile, which was first used to hit Dnipro in November.6 days ago7 days agoSwinney would send Scots troops to Ukraine if peace agreedThe first minister also warned that the post-war peace in western Europe could be under threat. 7 days ago...
