The Ukraine Dispatch

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: War in the Middle East is bad news for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy Zelenskyy says urgent need for anti-aircraft missiles, which are used in the Gulf to counter Iranian missiles and drones. What we know on day 1,480 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: War in the Middle East is bad news for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea as Iran war sees global prices surge Trump administration announces 30-day waiver on Russian oil stranded at sea as concerns over US-Israel war on Iran unsettles markets Middle East crisis – live updates Continue reading...

US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil at sea as Iran war sees global prices surge #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests Figures from thinktank show Russia received extra €672m in revenues from oil, gas and coal during March so far Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Continue reading...

Russia earned €6bn from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war, data suggests #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposals Continue reading...

Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Hungary’s Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as election campaign ramps up Prime minister makes claim as accusations mount that he is using row with Ukraine for political gain in run-up to elections Continue reading...

Hungary’s Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as election campaign ramps up #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: row between Kyiv and Hungary over pipeline carrying Russian oil deepens Budapest said it had dispatched a delegation for talks, only for Kyiv to deny the group had official status; Ukraine drone experts work in the Gulf. What we know on day 1,477 See all our Ukraine coverage Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: row between Kyiv and Hungary over pipeline carrying Russian oil deepens #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Continue reading...

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Hungary of ‘banditry’ over $82m of seized gold Hungary PM Viktor Orbán orders cash and gold shipment be held for up to 60 days. Moscow and Kyiv both claim battlefield gains. What we know on day 1,476 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy accuses Hungary of ‘banditry’ over $82m of seized gold #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills ten #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘Sounds familiar’: how the US-Israeli war in Iran parallels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Both campaigns have been framed differently at different times, with dubious claims of defensive action and a curious reluctance to label it war Continue reading...

‘Sounds familiar’: how the US-Israeli war in Iran parallels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Trump set to ease oil-related sanctions following Putin call US president says sanctions will be removed until crisis sparked by US-Israel war on Iran eases, without giving further details. What we know on day 1,475 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Trump set to ease oil-related sanctions following Putin call #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale Russian oligarch says money is his to allocate despite international sanctions imposed on his assets Continue reading...

Roman Abramovich ready to fight UK government over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia Ukraine criticises organisers’ decision to allow Russia to take part in prestigious art exhibition as ‘incomprehensible’ Continue reading...

‘A stage for whitewashing war crimes’: Venice Biennale urged to exclude Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘Putin will be smiling’: Ukraine struggles as US focus moves to Iran Ukrainian ex-defence minister says conflict provides simultaneous ‘risks and opportunities’ Middle East crisis – live updates Continue reading...

‘Putin will be smiling’: Ukraine struggles as US focus moves to Iran #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

‘My village has become deserted’: how Russia’s war is emptying its rural communities Residents of a remote village in Komi Republic say dozens have left to fight in Ukraine, leaving behind grieving families and labour shortages Continue reading...

‘My village has become deserted’: how Russia’s war is emptying its rural communities #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers help to Saudi Crown prince on combatting Iranian drones Zelenskyy cites Ukraine expertise with ‘Shahed’ drones; deaths and casualties rise from Russian attack on Kharkiv. What we know on day 1,474 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy offers help to Saudi Crown prince on combatting Iranian drones #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy As the US waives its ban on India buying Putin’s oil for 30 days, Europe must bolster its own measures, such as stopping the flow of luxury cars Continue reading...

Trump shouldn’t ease Russia sanctions – they are choking its economy #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: nationwide air alert issued after 10 wounded in Kharkiv strikes Search operations under way as drones hit residential buildings; US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil. What we know on day 1,473 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: nationwide air alert issued after 10 wounded in Kharkiv strikes #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war Ukraine has embarked on a programme to deploy armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces.

Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine demands ‘immediate release’ of seven citizens ‘taken hostage’, as Hungary confirms their detention - Europe live Hungarian tax authority says seven people are detained in Budapest as part of an alleged money laundering probe Continue reading...

Ukraine demands ‘immediate release’ of seven citizens ‘taken hostage’, as Hungary confirms their detention - Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges Zelenskyy to ‘get a deal done’ with Russia US president again suggests Zelenskyy needs to compromise; Ukraine president says US is seeking its drone expertise for the Middle East. What we know on day 1,472 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges Zelenskyy to ‘get a deal done’ with Russia #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471 Continue reading...

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims LNG tanker in Mediterranean hit by drones #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking gas tanker that exploded and sank off Libya The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attack Continue reading...

Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking gas tanker that exploded and sank off Libya #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack

Middle East conflict offers economic lifeline to Russia’s flagging war machine With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and India Continue reading...

Middle East conflict offers economic lifeline to Russia’s flagging war machine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack