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The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
A visual guide to the war
US discussion paper argues confiscating some of Moscow’s $300bn ‘consistent with international law’
Bloc to work on ‘plan B’ after Viktor Orbán’s rejection of €50bn lifeline for Kyiv
But defeat for the Hungarian premier on Ukraine’s future membership shows his ability to disrupt could be waning
The green light to accession talks shows the bloc is learning to be a strategic power despite failure on aid
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán vetoes financial aid after allowing bloc to start membership talks with Kyiv
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Charles McGonigal had pleaded guilty to violating US sanctions by helping the Russian oligarch spy on a rival
As the country waits for government aid, it is also courting business support for its defence innovation
Russian president fields questions at length for first time since ordering invasion
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Country’s GDP would be more than 5% bigger if Moscow had not invaded its neighbour, Treasury department finds
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson concerned about crucial leaders’ summit ending in acrimony
Viktor Orbán signals willingness to strike ‘financial deal’ but still opposes accession talks with Kyiv
Many Republicans resist aid to Ukraine on the basis that anything harmful to Biden must be right for their party
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Zelenskyy visits Washington to appeal for further aid but meets Republican resistance
Putsch attempt was uncovered last year and was centred on storming parliament in Berlin
Latest sanctions package aims to stem flow of sensitive war-related goods to Moscow
Technical proposals being discussed privately could get around a Hungarian threat to veto a critical financial package
President visits Washington days after Republican senators voted against more money for Kyiv
Plan to tap profits would need to be backed by all member states before money could be sent to Kyiv
Failure to unblock US and EU aid would imperil Kyiv’s financial stability
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War means the country’s top football team is reliant on income from competitions in Europe and player transfers
Former and current advisers say lack of realism in president’s messaging is undermining confidence
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