US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit in Budapest

As the US flip-flops on the path to peace, Europe’s ‘coalition of the willing’ rallies round Ukraine

From unanimity on a reparations loan to the unpredictability of Trump, EU leaders will gather this week with agreement on ending the war still fraught with hurdles . Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here

Oil price jumps after Trump imposes sanctions on two Russian producers

Assets in US belonging to Rosneft and Lukoil frozen, and American firms barred from doing business with them

EU has a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine – how will it work?

What are the legal implications, and why does Belgium fear being left alone with the bill?

First Thing: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine

The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heated

Latest EU sanctions against Russia target liquified natural gas

Measures also add 117 shadow fleet vessels to list of those suspected of illegal oil shipments and banned from ports

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to external power from Ukraine

Move ends month-long reliance on backup generators after power line was cut in September

Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’

China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in Ukraine

Zelenskyy presses for EU decision on using Russia assets to defend Ukraine

Ukrainian president says ‘time to act is now’ as Belgium seeks guarantees from other member states over loan plan

‘Sacred sanctuary’: North Korea starts building memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine war

At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine

Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day

His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in Ukraine

Zelenskyy arrives in London for meeting with European leaders

Ukraine’s president joins Coalition of the Willing to discuss how to ramp up pressure on Russia

Six metres below ground, a hospital treats Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones

Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overhead

At least three killed in Russian strikes overnight on Ukraine

Attacks come after Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeals to US for long-range missiles and urges allies to expand sanctions on Russian oil

Russian drone attack on Kyiv leaves three people dead and dozens wounded, mayor says

Vitali Klitschko says six children hurt in overnight attack that sparked fires in apartment buildings

Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing

‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov

Trump describes Russia’s new cruise missile test as ‘not appropriate’

US president says Vladimir Putin should focus on ending war with Ukraine rather than testing missiles

‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific

Defence minister says Xi Jinping should note resolve to stay the course by global democratic alliance, including Australia

Russian drone attacks on civilians in Ukraine are war crimes, UN report concludes

Rights commission inquiry focused on south-east of country found drones targeted gathering points and critical infrastructure . Europe live – latest updates

US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown

Army says 2nd Infantry Brigade combat team of 101st Airborne to redeploy to Kentucky ‘without replacement’