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Russian nuclear-powered submarine fires missiles during Pacific drills

Russia's Pacific Fleet has test-fired cruise missiles from a nuclear-powered submarine, striking a target 1,200km away.

Starlink restriction 'no surprise' after Musk condemned Ukraine strikes on Russian data centres

Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been thr

Nord Stream may have been lawful target, argue lawyers for Ukrainian accused of bombing

Lawyers for a Ukrainian ex-military officer accused of leading the bombing of Russia's Nord Stream ​pipeline in September 2022 argued at the start of his trial in Germany on Wednesday that "an aggressor's infrastructure" may have been a lawful target. FRANCE 24's Juliette Brown reports.

Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse

Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse

Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Twenty Bangladeshi citizens have been killed after being used by Russia as 'bait' to locate enemy positions, police say.

How Trump's diesel deal with Russia will impact the United States and Ukraine

US President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has alarmed Ukraine and its allies. What is he hoping to achieve at home, and what does the deal mean for Kyiv and Moscow?

How six Ukrainian divers could have blown up Russia’s $20bn pipelines

A Ukrainian military officer is on trial in Germany over an act of sabotage that remained unsolved for years.

Japanese journalist arrest in Russia's Far East draws rebuke from Tokyo in latest diplomatic spat with Moscow

A journalist for a Japanese newspaper was arrested on suspicion of spying in Russia's Far East. A geopolitical rivalry over disputed islands in the region has recently caused tension.

Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSW

In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and BSW are joining forces to push for negotiations with Moscow. What is driving this rapprochement?

India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping

New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to ensure safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.

Trump's diesel deal with Russia is unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices despite expectations of rapid relief

As the world's largest diesel exporter, the US benefits from high prices. At home, however, consumers are feeling the strain of rising living costs. Why Donald Trump's deal with Russia is unlikely to change that.

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’

A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.

Ukraine reports Russian attacks with no warnings, Trump says US still sharing intel

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was still sharing intelligence ​with Ukraine, even as Kyiv reported new Russian missile attacks that came without usual warnings and accused Russia of violating an energy truce the US president announced at the weekend. Kyiv relies heavily on US intelligence for early warnings of missile strikes and for its own targeting of Russian military sites, experts and officials say.

Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?

Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.

Watch: Block of flats destroyed in Russian strikes on Ukraine

BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

Ukraine warns Starlink limits are disrupting military operations as Russia pounds its energy infrastructure

A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.

🔴Ukraine live: Russia's 'targeted' strikes on energy leave 600,000 without power, Zelensky says

Russia arrests Japanese journalist on spying charges

The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines

Four years after the attacks, Serhii Kuznetsov appears in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

Ukraine and the US: What's next after Trump's diesel deal with Russia?

Donald Trump plans to allow the purchase of Russian diesel, drawing criticism at home and abroad. What is behind the US president's decision and what should Ukraine do next? DW spoke with experts.