NewsNewsWar in UkraineBeginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hopeThere is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.6 hrs agoEurope'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in PolandDozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.22 hrs agoEuropeEuropean leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefireFrance, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasefire. 4 days agoEuropePutin leads Victory Day celebration in Moscow under tight security Putin used his speech to tie Russia's three-year war in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany 80 years ago.5 days agoEuropeRussia says 60,000 air passengers stranded after Ukrainian drone attacksSome 350 flights are affected in Moscow and other cities, as Russia claims shooting down 524 Ukrainian drones.7 days agoEurope'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in PolandDozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.22 hrs agoEuropeZelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"3 days agoEuropeSteve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and EuropeThis was clearly his response to the ultimatum set by European leaders in Kyiv, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.4 days agoEuropeEuropean leaders pressure Russia over 30-day Ukraine ceasefireFrance, Britain, Germany and Poland met President Vlodomyr Zelensky to discuss an unconditional ceasefire. 4 days agoEuropeAnalysisHow Russia took record losses in Ukraine in 2024Last year was the deadliest for Russian forces since the start of the full-scale war with at least 45,287 killed.5 May 2025EuropeWhat Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either wayNeither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.4 days agoEuropeSeven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources dealWhat this will and won't change for US assistance to Ukraine, three years into the war.1 May 2025WorldRosenberg: What's Putin trying to achieve by calling a three-day ceasefire?Vladimir Putin calls a three-day ceasefire in May, coinciding with events marking the 80th anniversary of World War Two's end.28 Apr 2025EuropeAll smiles in the Kremlin as Putin sits down with Trump's deal-makerAs Russia and the US seek to repair ties, could they secure a peace deal acceptable to Ukraine, asks the BBC's Russia editor.25 Apr 2025WorldOn the groundUkraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaHow Russia and Ukraine are placed after three years of fighting ahead of a possible three-day ceasefire proposed by Moscow.11 hrs agoEuropeUkraine's 'chaotic' withdrawal from Russia, in its soldiers' wordsArtem Kariakin and his unit would regularly cross into Russia - until last week.20 Mar 2025EuropePeace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troopsUkrainian soldiers on the battlefield say they don't expect to see the war end any time soon.13 Mar 2025Europe'So lucky to be alive': Aid worker describes escape from deadly Russian strikeKarol Swiacki spoke to the BBC after surviving a missile strike on a hotel in Kryvyi Rih, which killed four.6 Mar 2025EuropeLove, loss and duty: Ukraine's photojournalists share stories of warMoving accounts of some of the men and women behind the striking images that have encapsulated the war.24 Feb 2025EuropeUkrainecastVictoria, Vitaly and James discuss Trump 2.0, Zelensky, Putin and prospects for peace21 Jan 2025Latest updates3 hrs agoPutin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in TurkeyThe Russian president had been challenged by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet in person at the talks on Thursday.3 hrs agoEurope6 hrs agoBeginning of the end? Ukraine's front-line soldiers eye Russia talks with hopeThere is cautious optimism in eastern Ukraine as talks are set to take place in Istanbul.6 hrs agoEurope11 hrs agoUkraine in maps: Tracking the war with RussiaHow Russia and Ukraine are placed after three years of fighting ahead of a possible three-day ceasefire proposed by Moscow.11 hrs agoEurope22 hrs ago'Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in PolandDozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.22 hrs agoEurope2 days agoZelensky vows to 'do everything' to ensure direct talks with Putin in TurkeyRussia has not yet said who it will send to Istanbul on Thursday and has refused to respond to ultimatums.2 days agoEurope3 days agoZelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"3 days agoEurope4 days agoSteve Rosenberg: Putin's offer of talks may be attempt to divide the US and EuropeThis was clearly his response to the ultimatum set by European leaders in Kyiv, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.4 days agoEurope4 days agoWhat Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either wayNeither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.4 days agoEurope4 days agoZelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet Russia only if ceasefire agreedThe Ukrainian president reiterates calls for a 30-day ceasefire after Vladimir Putin offered "direct talks". 4 days agoEurope...