WorldAs Russia’s assault continues, Ukraine’s politics shift and an old alliance begins to fray

Behind the drone strikes and talk of ceasefires, a struggle over history is testing Kyiv’s prospects for ending the conflict. After more than four years of war, Ukraine’s political and diplomatic agenda appears caught in a cycle: hopes for a peace deal are followed by the reality that the Kremlin has no interest in abandoning its maximalist goals. Russia has again intensified air attacks on Kyiv. Repeated mass drone and missile strikes keep residents awake, with some reaching the city centre. One attack during the visit killed 27 people.

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TThe Guardian★★★★★2026-07-15 14:30Original