{"id":202469,"date":"2026-03-05T12:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/ukraine-war-latest-news-updates-bbc\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:23:17","slug":"ukraine-war-latest-news-updates-bbc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/ukraine-war-latest-news-updates-bbc\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine War | Latest News &amp; Updates &#8211; BBC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Russia&#x27;s announcement comes as Ukraine&#x27;s top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.<br \/>Hungary&#x27;s prime minister accuses Ukraine of imposing an &quot;oil blockade&quot; after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed following Russian strikes. <br \/>Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.<br \/>How Russia&#x27;s gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.<br \/>Russia&#x27;s Investigative Committee said the plant in the Smolensk region was struck by 30 drones.<br \/>Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.<br \/>Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine&#x27;s pro-Western government, but Moscow&#x27;s war has dragged on for more than four years.<br \/>The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.<br \/>Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.<br \/>Event is held to &#x27;say thank you to the Cornish community and share Ukrainian culture. <br \/>Dudley MP, Sonia Kumar, has been to Ukraine to train physiotherapists dealing with war injuries.<br \/>A Bradford art exhibition aims to highlight impact of the Ukraine war on youngsters.<br \/>This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.<br \/>A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.<br \/>Russia&#x27;s announcement comes as Ukraine&#x27;s top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.<br \/>Hungary&#x27;s prime minister accuses Ukraine of imposing an &quot;oil blockade&quot; after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed following Russian strikes. <br \/>Copyright 2026 BBC. 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