Vladimir Putin1 hr agoUkrainian TV channel building hit by Russian drone as five killed in KyivPresident Zelensky describes the daytime drone attack in Ukraine's capital as a "new page in Russian degradation"1 hr ago2 days agoPeace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remainDespite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.2 days ago2 days agoZelensky says he expects war to continue into winter after talks with US envoysThere was no announcement of a major breakthrough, after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travelled to Kyiv.2 days ago2 days ago'Putin believes any peace should be on Russia's terms'The BBC's Russia editor reflects on the outcome of talks between the US and Russia concerning the ongoing war in Ukraine. 2 days ago6 days agoZelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operationsChinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.6 days ago7 days agoWhy did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.7 days ago29 Aug 2026'A huge vanity project' - when Sputnik crash-landed in ScotlandTen years after Sputnik News opened in Edinburgh, why did Scotland become a front in the global disinformation war?29 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials sayBut they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.28 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikesOzon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.24 Aug 2026...
