NewsNewsWar in UkraineLIVEZelensky in Washington for talks with Trump, day after StarmerThe leaders are due to discuss - and potentially sign - a deal that would give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.Starmer cuts aid to fund increase in defence spendingThe PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.2 days agoPoliticsZelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war 'this year'The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.4 days agoEuropeThree years on, Ukraine's extinction nightmare has returnedThree years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the return of Donald Trump has changed everything4 days agoBBC InDepthLove, 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.4 days agoEuropeStarmer cuts aid to fund increase in defence spendingThe PM will head to Washington a day after announcing military budgets would rise to 2.5% of national income by 2027.2 days agoPoliticsUS sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine The UK and France abstain as the UN Security Council passes a text that does not criticise Moscow.3 days agoWorldMacron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks awayDuring a visit to the White House, the French leader said any peace deal must "not be a surrender of Ukraine".3 days agoWorldZelensky says he hopes to end Ukraine war 'this year'The Ukrainian president was speaking at a summit to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.4 days agoEuropeAnalysisWhat we know about US-Ukraine minerals dealKyiv has agreed to the terms of a framework deal which would give the US access to mineral deposits.50 mins agoWorldCan Europe still count on the US coming to its defence?Trump has engaged Putin and hinted the US may not defend European allies, causing alarm about Nato's future.2 days agoWorld'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of warA BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.6 days agoEuropeWhat minerals does Ukraine have and what are they used for?A minister says nearly all key details have been finalised for a deal giving the US access to the country's minerals.2 days agoBusinessRos Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical mineralsThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.8 days agoEuropeOn the groundInvisible Losses: Tens of thousands fighting for Russia are dying unnoticed on the frontline in UkraineThe Kremlin’s recruitment policy is shielding society from the true impact of war.5 days agoEuropeTrump wants peace. Ukrainians fear what that might look likeTrump and Putin want to make a deal. But Ukrainians question how life after a ceasefire will work. 14 Feb 2025Europe'My son was 18 and went to Ukraine as cannon fodder'James Wilton, from Huddersfield, volunteered to fight so he could make a difference, says his father.6 Feb 2025West YorkshireIn a split second, Russia wipes out three generations of a Ukrainian familyA Ukrainian grandmother mourns her daughter, grandson and mother - killed in a single Russian strike.28 Jan 2025Europe'In here we have only one leader, Jesus Christ'Russians and Ukrainians unite in peace and love in Birmingham, for Orthodox Christmas celebrations.7 Jan 2025Birmingham & Black CountryUkrainecastVictoria, Vitaly and James discuss Trump 2.0, Zelensky, Putin and prospects for peace21 Jan 2025Latest updates26 mins agoCongratulations to insults... 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