Former Australian soldier killed in Ukraine while working for humanitarian organisation

The 28-year-old died last week from injuries he suffered near the city of Izyum in eastern Ukraine, according to reports

Zelenskyy invites Pope Leo to Ukraine as pontiff tells journalists to protect free speech

Pope urges media to end polarisation, reject the paradigm of war and to use artificial intelligence responsibly

Setback for Europe after Trump insists Ukraine has ‘immediate’ peace talks with Russia

Zelenskyy had no choice but to accept Putin’s invitation to talks, diplomats said

Zelenskyy repeats vow to wait in Turkey for face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukrainian president says if Russian leader does not arrive it will indicate ‘that he does not want to end the war’

Trump must realise Putin is obstacle to peace, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says he will travel to Turkey on Thursday whether or not Russian leader flies in for talks

Lee Miller ‘buried’ frontline war experiences, archive says ahead of show

Unseen shots by US photographer to be shown at Photo London, which also features images from Ukraine conflict

Wednesday briefing: Is Zelenskyy playing political poker – or Russian roulette?

In today’s newsletter: the Ukraine president’s call for Putin to meet him in person represents a huge gamble in the prospect of peace

Germany arrests three Ukrainians over alleged Russian parcel bomb plot

Prosecutors say men intended to attack German cargo transport by sending packages that would explode in transit

Kremlin tight-lipped for third day on whether Putin will meet Zelenskyy

Russian spokesperson says Turkey peace talks delegation will be announced once he has instructions from president

Trump ally to brief European leaders on sanctions to weaken Russia’s economy

Senator Lindsey Graham to unveil measures if Vladimir Putin fails to negotiate Ukraine future in good faith

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa decries ‘nightmare’ of Putin-Trump alliance

In Cannes to promote his Stalinist drama Two Prosecutors, the film-maker said he feared the US and Russia would soon ‘become equal’

Who are the diplomats Russia and Ukraine are sending to peace talks in Istanbul?

The delegations – which will not include Zelensky or Putin – are comprised of a mix of high-profile Ukrainians and lesser-known Russians

Zelenskyy sends team for peace talks but says Russia ‘not serious enough’

Two sides set for first direct negotiations since March 2022 but Russia’s lower-level delegation in Istanbul seen as snub

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet for first direct talks since 2022

Hopes for a meaningful breakthrough are limited as talks begin in Istanbul without Putin or Zelenskyy attending

Australian man captured while fighting for Ukraine jailed for 13 years

Oscar Jenkins has been convicted of being a ‘mercenary in an armed conflict’ by a Russian-controlled court

Russian strike on civilian bus in northern Ukraine kills nine

The attack on the northern Sumy region comes hours after Kyiv and Moscow concluded talks in Istanbul

Trump to talk to Putin on Monday about Ukraine ceasefire proposal and trade

In social media posts, president also slammed Walmart for price increases and spread anti-Clinton conspiracy theories

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio suggests Vatican as future peace talk venue as Trump set to call Putin over ‘bloodbath’

Zelenskyy attacks Kremlin over killing of civilians in minibus as European leaders remain focused on keeping troops out of Ukraine. What we know on day 1,180

Ukraine reports largest drone attack from Russia since war began

One person was killed in the Kyiv region, in an attack that came after peace talks between the two sides on Friday

‘We will pay a huge price’: Ukraine fears war could drag on for years

Kyiv officials believe Moscow is not interested in peace despite talks in Istanbul and Trump’s intervention