VLADIMIR PUTIN and Kim Jong Un with defence agreements during Putin's visit to North Korea in 2024.

North Korean troops fighting 'like something out of WW2' as soldiers opt to 'blow themselves up' over capture in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump chats with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in 2017

Putin says he's ready to meet with Trump to discuss Ukraine war - but is waiting for US to make a move

Trump has issued an ultimatum to Putin

'We can do this the easy way or the hard way': Trump orders Russia to end 'ridiculous' war in Ukraine

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade press service, a Ukrainian soldier pets his cat standing by the Christmas tree on the frontline in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.

Ukrainian troops using cat meows to ‘lure Russian troops towards booby-traps’

Police officers collect evidence following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Russia kills at least four people in barrage of strikes on central Kyiv, as Ukraine shoots down dozens of drones

The UK and Poland will start work on a new defence and security agreement on Friday, when Sir Keir Starmer travels to the eastern European country for talks.

UK and Poland unite to launch landmark defence and security pact

Russia struck Kyiv with a drone during Sir Keir Starmer's visit

Putin’s forces launch drone attack on Kyiv during Sir Keir Starmer’s visit

Starmer is said to have discussed sending a peacekeeping force to Ukraine with Macron

UK in talks to 'put boots on the ground in Ukraine' as Starmer 'discusses peacekeeping force with Macron'

NATO Sec-Gen And Ukrainian President Zelensky Visit Downing Street

Starmer to visit Ukraine to sign 100-year partnership - as he claims countries are 'closer than ever'

NATO jets were scrambled today following a Russian attack on Ukraine (FILE)

NATO jets scrambled as Putin launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine near Polish border

A handwritten diary shows the brutal tactics used by Russia

Diary of dead North Korean soldier reveals grisly 'human bait' tactic used by Russia in Ukraine

British troops should be sent to Ukraine to be part of any peacekeeping force, former defence secretaries have said

'Send British troops to Ukraine to keep peace after war ends', former Defence Secretaries urge

Two high-ranking officials were killed in the missile strike.

Two high-ranking Russian officials killed in missile attack, as Ukraine fires at Kremlin command post

Hundreds of prisoners of war have been released

Russia and Ukraine exchange 300 prisoners of war in UAE-mediated deal

The UK has pledged millions of pounds more to help bring Russian war criminals to justice for atrocities in Ukraine.

Lammy pledges millions more in British funding to hunt for Russian war criminals

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UK to increase efforts to help Ukrainian soldiers manage stress of combat

New reports point to Russian involvement in the plane crash.

Russia 'denied emergency landing' to Azerbaijan Airlines plane and 'jammed GPS system' before crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Putin 'open to peace talks with Ukraine' in Slovakia as war approaches three-year mark