Endgame in Ukraine: How could the war play out?
Russia’s campaign beset by strategic errors, logistical shortcomings and intelligence blunders
Russia still open to Ukraine talks despite US rebuff of key demand
‘Little cause for optimism’ after US response on stand-off and Nato expansion, says Moscow
Russia keeps door open to talks on Ukraine but says it is ‘not optimistic’
US says costs will be ‘swift and severe’ if Moscow rejects offer of dialogue
Israeli PM defends settlers after minister refers to ‘extremist’ violence
‘Settlers in Judea and Samaria suffered daily from violence and terrorism for decades’
Rebels hold out in Afghan valley as Taliban prepare to announce government
Many Afghans face starvation with country isolated and economy unravelling, aid agencies warn
Ukraine unnerved by US-German pact on Russian gas pipeline
Poland joins Kiev in vowing continued opposition to Nord Stream 2 project
Joe Biden’s in tray: President faces daunting agenda after Trump era
Coronavirus and its economic impact biggest issues immediately facing new US president
France reckons with the latest twists and turns in its love affair with the US
Paris Letter: The French face the possibility Washington has reduced them to vassal status
Ukraine and Russia could forge peace without Minsk deal - US
Secretary of State Tillerson seeks ‘sufficient flexibility’ in dealing with the Kremlin
How Russian hackers hijacked the US election
Long read: The inside story of cyberattacks and leaks that officials believe tipped the election scales
Nama allegations best investigated by Stormont, says James Brokenshire
No plans for ‘hard borders’ following Brexit vote, NI Secretary reassures US politicians
US pushes Ukraine and Russia for peace deal progress
Kiev and militants dispute timetable for elections and constitutional change
Putin breaks silence with call to Obama
Phone call the first conversation between Russian and US leaders since February
US admits it erred by not sending senior figure to Paris march
Obama’s spokesman acknowledges rare mistake over no-show of leader at rally
Ukraine sceptical as Russia softens rhetoric
Country ‘as close to civil war as you can get’, says Russian foreign minister
Ukraine warns protesters and receives energy ultimatum from Russia
US and Russia expect little from next week’s four-way talks
Top US diplomat in Europe says 'F*** the EU’ on leaked call
Obama administration suspects Russians are behind leaked recording
Ukraine's oligarchs could have final say in political crisis
Some billionaires are wary of a Putin-style crackdown
Ukraine ‘intends to sign’ deal with EU in apparent U-turn
About-face comes amid national protests against Yanukovych’s regime
US and Europe denounce raid on Kiev protesters
Riot police stormed Kiev protest camp in early morning raid, writes Daniel McLaughlin, in Kiev
US says Ukraine risks ‘chaos’ if protesters’ EU demands not met
Assistant secretary of state says there should be no doubt where US stands on issue
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