Germany’s Merz arrives in Kyiv to show support for Ukraine
Trip comes as Russia expands its air war against Ukraine ahead of winter and escalates ‘hybrid’ attacks on Europe
Finance
ft.com
04.10.2026
Drone almost struck Zelenskyy’s plane, says Ukraine
Official travelling with Ukrainian president says they believe a Russian weapon was used
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ft.com
09.09.2026
Trump envoys arrive in Moscow with Ukraine peace proposal
Russia and Ukraine announce pause in air strikes for duration of Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s visit
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ft.com
05.09.2026
Russia’s new drive to crush Ukraine
Moscow’s relentless offensive on cities and ports has halted the country’s grain exports, severing an economic lifeline
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ft.com
05.10.2026
Zelenskyy asked Trump to block Russia and China’s Starlink rival
Ukraine’s president says he requested his US counterpart to impose sanctions on companies involved in developing ‘Rassvet’
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03.10.2026
EU pushes Ukraine for further reforms to unlock funding
Brussels rebuffs request for additional support this year as Kyiv’s parliament struggles to pass promised changes
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02.10.2026
Putin has told military leaders to abandon rules of war, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian leader tells FT his Russian counterpart has given the order that ‘there are no rules now’
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02.10.2026
Europe braces for ‘severe hybrid attacks’ from Russia, says Merz
German chancellor says Moscow’s escalation shows ‘desperation’ over war in Ukraine
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01.10.2026
Russia extends diesel export ban
Curbs imposed in response to Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries threaten to worsen global supply crunch
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ft.com
30.09.2026
Global trade weathers Iran, Ukraine and Trump's tariffs
Over the past six years, COVID, two wars and Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken world trade. With globalization already stalling, is this a temporary shock or the start of a great reversal?
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dw.com
29.09.2026
Russian drones hit Kyiv science academy and hospital
One person killed and six injured in attack on capital, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges countries to do more to protect Ukraine
Finance
ft.com
28.09.2026
Diesel prices are surging putting further pressure on Europe. Ukraine is only part of the story.
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel
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dw.com
28.09.2026
Diesel prices are surging. Ukraine is only part of the story
Trucks, farms and industry are powered with diesel. Now prices are soaring due to refinery disruptions, supply shortages and geopolitical tensions. A potential US export ban could make Europe's diesel
Finance
dw.com
28.09.2026
Seoul accuses Ukraine of violating secrecy pact on North Korean soldiers
South Korea demands apology after Volodymyr Zelenskyy discloses prisoner transfer
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ft.com
28.09.2026
German and Russian foreign ministers meet for first time in over four years
Johann Wadephul said he warned Sergei Lavrov about drone incursions and urged de-escalation in Ukraine in ‘intense conversation’
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26.09.2026
Russia targets Ukraine’s data centres
Kyiv residents experience two days of internet disruptions, raising fears over access to banking and other online services
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25.09.2026
ArcelorMittal to shutter Ukraine plant after Russian strikes kill workers
Steel giant faces $1bn impairment charge in wake of attack on Kryvyi Rih operations
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ft.com
25.09.2026
Russia raises taxes to fund its war in Ukraine
Moscow to increase dividend tax on foreign investors and introduce windfall taxes on gold and metals producers
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ft.com
24.09.2026
Trump says he would back US diesel export ban
President’s support for suspending foreign sales comes as conflicts in Middle East and Ukraine send price of vital fuel soaring
Finance
ft.com
22.09.2026
Donald Trump to address world leaders at the UN
US president will also meet heads of government including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK’s Andy Burnham
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ft.com
22.09.2026