Update 33: Russia's war with Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine appears further than ever from resolution, with the prospect of bitter urban fighting for Kherson city the next likely phase in a war that has included nuclear threats and mass atrocities.
Collective defence (Article 5)
Update 32: Russia's war with Ukraine
As Russia’s war in Ukraine nears the eight-month mark it appears to be escalating on several fronts, with Russian President Vladimir Putin launching the largest airstrikes on civilian targets in Ukraine in months.
NATO Defence Ministers discuss further support for Ukraine and strengthening deterrence against Russia
– nuclear exercises by Russia and NATO to go ahead
Analysis of the NATO Defence Ministers meeting, 12-13 October 2022
Update 31: Russia's war with Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is at an especially dangerous moment.
Update 29: Russia's war with Ukraine
Ukraine’s recent military gains increased pressure on President Vladimir Putin. On 21 September, in a televised address to the Russian nation, Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russian forces calling up 300,000 reservists for likely deployment to Ukraine.
Update 28: Russia's war with Ukraine
Ukraine has set its sights on freeing all territory occupied by invading Russian forces after driving them back in a speedy counteroffensive in the north-east.