NewsWar in UkraineSurveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time MoscowOfficials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink networkUkraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talksThe three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine. Germany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrestA Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.The silence of the oligarchsHow the political influence of Russia's super-rich has faded under Vladimir PutinMissiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talksMoscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.US citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinThe 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured in 2022, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.Rosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace pushPresident Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.Zelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in RussiaSteve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.Who gets to decide Ukraine's future?What a Trump, Putin and Xi summit could mean for Ukraine's future.Trump and Zelensky at loggerheads despite new optimismThe Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.Zelensky and US envoys holding Oslo talks as Rubio denies withholding intelligenceThe US secretary of state earlier rejected accusations Ukrainians were dying because the US was withholding critical intelligence.Latest updates3 hrs agoSurveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time MoscowOfficials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.3 hrs ago5 hrs agoTrump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink networkUkraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.5 hrs ago9 hrs agoUkraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talksThe three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine. 9 hrs ago9 hrs agoGermany target of 'intensive' espionage, Merz says after suspected Russian spy arrestA Ukrainian man was arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia - one of several such cases in Germany this year.9 hrs ago1 day agoMissiles hit Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talksMoscow says it is "ready in principle" to resume peace talks and US President Donald Trump says the world is "the closest we've been" to ending the war.1 day ago1 day agoUS citizen Stephen Hubbard freed by Russia as Trump envoy meets PutinThe 74-year-old former teacher, who was captured in 2022, has been released without any "swap" required, Trump says.1 day ago1 day agoRosenberg: Russia agrees to Ukraine talks but sees little to talk about in new peace pushPresident Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.1 day ago2 days agoZelensky says intelligence sharing 'works now' as US envoy to meet Putin in RussiaSteve Witkoff has landed in St Petersburg to discuss proposals on ending Russia's years-long conflict with Ukraine.2 days ago2 days agoTrump and Zelensky at loggerheads despite new optimismThe Ukrainian leader's hug with Steve Witkoff in the Norwegian capital is unlikely to dispel misgivings about US policy towards his country, writes Paul Adams.2 days ago...