As Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for talks to end the war in Ukraine, a car bomb has killed a high-ranking Russian general, Yaroslav Moskalik. After a string of similar bombings during the course of the war, defence analyst Nick Drummond examines how it was possible, and whether this is a shift to a new guerrilla campaign by Ukraine against Russia.

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The sacking of key officials and departure of others has left US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth without key advisors in the Pentagon. At a time when a culture of leaks appears to have developed the department, The Times' former Pentagon correspondent, Michael Evans, digs into whether Hegseth is the real problem and whether the damage being done is likely being met with glee in the Kremlin and Beijing.

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On Wednesday morning Ukrainian peace talks involving American, European and Ukrainian ministers in London were downgraded after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled his attendance. Hours later, US Vice President JD Vance revealed a peace plan was on the table, insisting it is a "fair deal for both sides" and that both Ukraine and Russia would have to cede territory under its terms. But how much did that deal influence Rubio's decision and where does it leave Ukraine? Professor of American Studies at the Clinton Institute, Scott Lucas, analyses whether we are any closer to peace in Ukraine.

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As allies grow increasingly wary of America’s reliability, British and European defence companies are shifting away from US-made components and ramping up the production of home-grown munitions. The Times’ defence editor, Larisa Brown, explores the drive for military independence, the fallout for US defence giants, and how Donald Trump’s policies are reshaping arsenals and alliances worldwide.

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The US and Iran edge closer to a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme, with promises of more talks despite military threats and mixed messages from Donald Trump. As the diplomatic dance continues, The Times' Middle East Correspondent, Samer al-Atrush, analyses the stakes—and whether war is inevitable.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, Angela Stent, expert on Russia and Foreign Policy at The Brookings Institution discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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In this extended Frontline conversation, Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges discusses the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.

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The US and Ukraine have signed a memorandum of intent - suggesting they will agree the minerals deal which was derailed by Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s televised row in the Oval Office. At the same time, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will walk away from peace talks with Russia if a ceasefire isn’t agreed. So is the relationship between Washington and Kyiv healing? US foreign policy specialist Professor Scott Lucas says that depends on which factions within Trump's top team win the president's ear.

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The Kremlin's spy chief has claimed they are planning "pre-emptive" measures against NATO member states, suggesting - without evidence - it would be a response to Britain, Germany and France increasing their military activity near the Russian and Belarussian borders. But what plans might they be making and how might they be thwarted? Former NATO planner and British military intelligence officer, Philip Ingram, analyses the next moves by both sides.

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As humanitarian organisations and world leaders gather in London to seek an end to Sudan’s devastating conflict, The Times’ Africa correspondent, Jane Flanagan, sheds light on this week’s horrific attacks on a camp sheltering hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the violence. She also explains how the two-year-old war is being funded by an ingredient found in everyday household products in the West.

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