The EU formally opened the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, ending years of delays and vetoes, while Kyiv confirmed strikes on two Tatarstan refineries and a rocket-fuel rubber plant.

New investigation identifies over 226,000 Russian war dead in Ukraine amid sustained high battlefield casualties.

The agreement links Ukraine’s defense industry with one of Europe’s leading missile manufacturers in a bid to develop next-generation battlefield systems.

The European Union has opened the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking the formal start of negotiations on core political and legal standards.

The new framework sets defined service terms, restructures compensation around role and combat intensity, and introduces changes to transfers and post-service guarantees, while also opening additional recruitment channels for foreign volunteers.

Lyman blocks the northern route to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. Ukrainian counterattacks are protecting the city.

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says artificial intelligence is now integrated into long-range “middle strike” systems, enabling drones to navigate without reliable GPS, avoid electronic warfare disruption, and identify targets during the final phase of flight.

The Abrams tank “Lucifer” has been equipped with layered anti-drone protection, illustrating how Ukrainian crews are reshaping Western armor for modern frontline conditions.

The savings on the high amount of first-year depreciation alone can translate to several thousand pounds, which can be better utilised on a higher spec, reduced premiums or just reassurance

The decision follows a pattern of scaled-back public events amid sustained Ukrainian UAV strikes on refineries, tech sites, and military facilities around Moscow.