The Ukraine Dispatch
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News, views and discussion forming out of the conflict in the Ukraine. #UkraineRussianWar
Mayors in England to get power to impose tourism tax on overnight visitors at ‘modest’ rate – UK politics live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Mayors in England to get power to impose tourism tax on overnight visitors at ‘modest’ rate – UK politics live
Government announces overnight levy ahead of tomorrow’s budget Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Mayors in England to get power to impose tourism tax on overnight visitors at ‘modest’ rate – UK politics live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Nato scrambles jets as Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Nato scrambles jets as Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania
Fighter jets track two uncrewed aircraft in first daytime breach of Romanian airspace since full-scale Ukraine war Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Nato scrambles jets as Russian drones make deepest incursion into Romania #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
South African police investigate allegations made against Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla by another of ex-president’s daughters Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Jacob Zuma’s daughter accused of tricking men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week
It comes as US and Russian officials are set to hold talks in Abu Dhabi.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ukraine calls for Trump-Zelensky meeting in US this week #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US brokers Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as Trump tries to push through deal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US brokers Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as Trump tries to push through deal
Spokesperson for US army secretary says discussions with officials from Kyiv and Moscow are going well Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
US brokers Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi as Trump tries to push through deal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as new US-brokered peace talks begin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as new US-brokered peace talks begin
Six people killed and 14 injured after drones and missiles fired overnight, as Kremlin targets energy infrastructure Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv as new US-brokered peace talks begin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi after Kyiv hit with deadly overnight strikes - Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi after Kyiv hit with deadly overnight strikes - Europe live
US army secretary Daniel Driscoll expected to hold meeting today having reportedly already met with Russia on Monday night Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
US to hold Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi after Kyiv hit with deadly overnight strikes - Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches strikes on Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches strikes on Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze
Four injured in attack on the capital striking residential buildings and energy infrastructure. What we know on day 1,371 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches strikes on Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The Guardian view on a viable peace framework for Ukraine: with Europe’s help, Zelenskyy can have better cards | Editorial #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
The Guardian view on a viable peace framework for Ukraine: with Europe’s help, Zelenskyy can have better cards | Editorial
The 28-point plan outlined last week by the US would have delivered peace on Putin’s terms. EU leaders must help Kyiv resist the bullying Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Guardian view on a viable peace framework for Ukraine: with Europe’s help, Zelenskyy can have better cards | Editorial #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually
The proposed plan is said to have been significantly changed since Sunday - but key sticking points are likely to remain.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Updated peace plan could be a deal Ukraine will take - eventually #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Disarray over leaked US-Russia peace plan is ideal scenario for Putin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Disarray over leaked US-Russia peace plan is ideal scenario for Putin
Ukraine has been cornered into weighing terms it cannot accept and faces threat of losing its most important ally Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Disarray over leaked US-Russia peace plan is ideal scenario for Putin #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon
Following criticism, the president accused Ukraine of ingratitude but also added the plan was ‘not my final offer’. Which parts of it will survive? Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ was a pro-Kremlin abomination whose failure is a glimmer of hope for Ukraine | Rajan Menon #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine makes significant changes to US ‘peace plan’, sources say #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine makes significant changes to US ‘peace plan’, sources say
Some of Russia’s maximalist demands have been removed from original 28-point proposal, it is understood Europe live – latest updates Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ukraine makes significant changes to US ‘peace plan’, sources say #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Badenoch says growth being held up because ‘the state is too big’ and claims she is getting better at being Tory leader – UK politics live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Badenoch says growth being held up because ‘the state is too big’ and claims she is getting better at being Tory leader – UK politics live
Kemi Badenoch tells CBI conference that fewer people are working to support more people out of work Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Badenoch says growth being held up because ‘the state is too big’ and claims she is getting better at being Tory leader – UK politics live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
US and Ukraine say they have ‘updated framework’ for peace plan after weekend talks in Geneva Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ukraine working with US on ‘compromises that strengthen us’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Penny Wong says Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be upheld amid global backlash to Trump plan #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Penny Wong says Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be upheld amid global backlash to Trump plan
Australian foreign minister echoes European call for sovereignty to be respected and for end to ‘Russia’s illegal and immoral war’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Contin...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Penny Wong says Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be upheld amid global backlash to Trump plan #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Russian drones kill four in Kharkiv as officials discuss proposal to end war #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Russian drones kill four in Kharkiv as officials discuss proposal to end war
Seventeen wounded in ‘massive strike’; US-Ukraine statement announces ‘refined peace framework’. What we know on day 1,370 See all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Russian drones kill four in Kharkiv as officials discuss proposal to end war #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks
The top US diplomat says more work is needed to finalise a US-Ukraine deal that will then need Russia's agreement.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Rubio hails 'tremendous progress' at Ukraine peace talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump says Ukraine has ‘zero gratitude’ for peace plan amid international talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump says Ukraine has ‘zero gratitude’ for peace plan amid international talks
US president appears to roll back from demand Zelenskyy sign by Thursday amid claims Russia authored the text Continue reading...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Trump says Ukraine has ‘zero gratitude’ for peace plan amid international talks #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force, says Ursula von der Leyen - video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force, says Ursula von der Leyen - video
The European Commission president reaffirms Ukrainian sovereignty as officials from Washington, Brussels and Kyiv meet in Geneva to discuss a draft peace plan that would involve Ukraine ceding territory to Russia Trump says Ukraine deal is not ‘final o...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Ukraine's borders cannot be changed by force, says Ursula von der Leyen - video #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump’s former ‘drone guy’ Dan Driscoll is the unlikely point man for the Ukraine peace deal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump’s former ‘drone guy’ Dan Driscoll is the unlikely point man for the Ukraine peace deal
The army secretary has little in his résumé to suggest he can end the war between Russia and Ukraine Continue reading...
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November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Trump’s former ‘drone guy’ Dan Driscoll is the unlikely point man for the Ukraine peace deal #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukrainian and US officials meet for emergency talks on plan to end war with Russia – live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukrainian and US officials meet for emergency talks on plan to end war with Russia – live
28-point draft plan widely seen as favourable to Moscow, despite Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 Continue reading...
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November 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ukrainian and US officials meet for emergency talks on plan to end war with Russia – live #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Macron says without deterrence in Ukraine plan, ‘Russians will come back’ #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Ukraine war briefing: Macron says without deterrence in Ukraine plan, ‘Russians will come back’
French president among European leaders pushing back against US proposal to end the war; Trump says deal is not his ‘final offer’. What we know on day 1,369 See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ukraine war briefing: Macron says without deterrence in Ukraine plan, ‘Russians will come back’ #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian 'wish list' #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian 'wish list'
A group of US lawmakers said the secretary of state told them the draft did not reflect Washington's position. Marco Rubio has distanced himself from those claims.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan after claims of Russian 'wish list' #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump says Ukraine deal is not ‘final offer’ as officials gather for Geneva summit #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack
Trump says Ukraine deal is not ‘final offer’ as officials gather for Geneva summit
US president signals potential room for adjustments after Zelenskyy says proposals force Ukraine to choose between national dignity and losing the US Continue reading...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Trump says Ukraine deal is not ‘final offer’ as officials gather for Geneva summit #UkraineRussianWar #UkraineUnderAttack