The latest news, analysis and opinion on the War in Ukraine.
US president encouraged Ukrainian leader to step up deep strikes on Russia
Politicians, activists and diplomats accuse Ukraine’s leader of favouring loyalists and using wartime powers against critics
Also in this newsletter: Russian attack on Polish factory in Ukraine
International Criminal Court faces new call for action against financial executives and officials
Also in today’s newsletter, how one Republican said no to Trump and got away with it
Clearing house chief executive cautions against move to raise more money for Ukraine by investing in riskier assets
President asks deputy prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko to head his government
‘There is no reason to complain any more,’ says Boris Pistorius in FT interview ahead of trip to Washington
New owners plan to relaunch strategic asset as early as the summer after protracted battle involving alleged loan fraud
Attack lasting nearly 10 hours came ahead of gathering of Kyiv’s allies in Italy to discuss funding the country’s reconstruction
Also in this newsletter: North Macedonia makes tentative progress on EU accession journey
Despite Trump’s pledge to end the fighting, Russia's attacks are intensifying
Moscow redoubles overnight drone and missile attacks as it exploits resentment over compulsory mobilisation
Group targeted units of a company shipping humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Brussels explores options including frontloading G7 loans to ease fiscal strains in Kyiv
Rotterdam has started reserving space for Nato supply ships and planning military exercises
In Maria Reva’s road-trip novel, mail-order brides serve an unlikely purpose, and Russia’s invasion blows apart the divide between fact and fiction
Pentagon had held up critical weaponry over fears that American stockpiles were running low
Move to replace Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington expected to come alongside major wartime cabinet reshuffle
Roman Starovoyt’s death came amid ongoing corruption probe into defensive fortifications in Kursk
Reported explosion on Greek-owned vessel at Baltic port is sixth to hit ships this year
Call follows record drone assault that came after tense chat between US leader and Vladimir Putin
Kremlin sends more than 500 Iran-designed drones after US stopped delivery of crucial interceptors
Thane Gustafson’s economic history of post-Soviet Russia wonders how impervious Putin is to western sanctions
Ukrainian president also expected to raise subject of future arms sales during planned talks on Friday
Reduction in weapons shipments makes Kyiv more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating attacks
