NewsNewsWar in UkrainePeace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.1 day agoEuropeHow Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze UkraineThousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.2 days agoEuropeUkraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating after Russian strikesPresident Zelensky says Russia has started using "far more" ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine.6 days agoEuropeZelensky says Ukraine's air defence supplies 'insufficient'The president said several air defence systems were without missiles until a shipment on Friday morning.16 Jan 2026EuropeRussia, Ukraine and US hold trilateral talks in Abu DhabiThe meetings between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia say no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved.2 days agoWorldHigh stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and USDonald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.2 days agoEuropeUkraine is battling to keep the lights on, this nuclear plant is vital in the fightThe BBC gains rare access to the Khmelnytsky plant as Russian pummels Ukraine's energy grid.3 days agoEuropeAnalysisCould trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.The 'thorny' issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace dealTwo of the main sticking points involve territory and the fate of Europe's biggest nuclear plant, which is currently occupied by Russia.Rich and voiceless: How Putin has kept Russia's billionaires on side in the warWestern sanctions have failed to turn the uber-rich into opponents, and Putin's policies have turned them into silent backers.Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for UkraineAlthough both leaders express optimism in Florida there is no indication of progress, writes the BBC's Vitaliy Shevchenko.Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaHow Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.On the groundUnder fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrageUkraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and coldResidents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.Watch: Fishing on a frozen river for respite from the war in UkraineOn the frozen surface of Kyiv's River Dnipro, men are fishing to take their minds off the war with Russia.Romance and parenthood feel remote in Ukraine: 'I haven't had a date since before the war'Tumbling marriage and birth rates are shaping the future of a country whose population was already falling.Inside Kyiv's 'invincibility train' for residents left without powerThe trains are designed to boost public morale and provide some comfort, as a bitter winter coincides with intensifying Russian attacks.Latest updates1 day agoUkrainian women's stories to be told in exhibitionThe exhibition features eight Ukrainian women from across Warwickshire and their stories.1 day ago1 day agoPeace talks on Russia-Ukraine war end as fighting rages No breakthrough is reported at the first three-way talks but reports suggest they will resume next month.1 day ago2 days agoHow Soviet urban planning is helping Russia freeze UkraineThousands of people are affected when heating plants are targeted by Russian forces.2 days ago2 days agoRussia, Ukraine and US hold trilateral talks in Abu DhabiThe meetings between the three countries comes as both Ukraine and Russia say no peace deal can be reached until territorial issues are resolved.2 days ago2 days agoHigh stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and USDonald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.2 days ago3 days agoCould trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?It's the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.3 days ago3 days agoDozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of 'assertive' actionSome 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds. 3 days ago3 days agoUkraine is battling to keep the lights on, this nuclear plant is vital in the fightThe BBC gains rare access to the Khmelnytsky plant as Russian pummels Ukraine's energy grid.3 days ago4 days ago'It's all about the land': Zelensky says Ukraine to talk to US and RussiaThe meeting came as US envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Moscow for a meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.4 days ago...
