NewsWar in UkraineZelensky in Downing Street for Ukraine war talks with European leadersZelensky's meeting with Ukraine's staunchest European allies comes as US President Donald Trump's focus has shifted to the war with Iran. Steve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St PetersburgThe BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blastUkraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinUkraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidSome 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaAt least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bidJohann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of UkraineThe bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opensSeveral long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.Ukrainian drones hit Russia's St Petersburg areaBlack smoke could also be seen rising over St Petersburg on Wednesday morning.Latest updatesJust nowZelensky in Downing Street for Ukraine war talks with European leadersZelensky's meeting with Ukraine's staunchest European allies comes as US President Donald Trump's focus has shifted to the war with Iran. Just now12 hrs agoSteve Rosenberg: Russia's economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St PetersburgThe BBC's Russia editor saw Putin's flagship economic event overshadowed by Ukrainian drones attacks.12 hrs ago22 hrs agoUkrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'Residents of Russia's second-largest city were urged to stay indoors for the first time since the war started.22 hrs ago2 days agoPutin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.2 days ago2 days agoUkraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blastUkraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.2 days ago2 days agoZelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinUkraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. 2 days ago3 days agoHouse Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidSome 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.3 days ago3 days agoUkraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaAt least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.3 days ago4 days agoGermany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bidJohann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.4 days ago...
