Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany at risk of violent conflict with Putin as war enters ‘new, more dangerous’ phase

Moment Russian drone hits bridge in Ukraine's KyivGermany is at “danger ‌of becoming embroiled in a violent conflict with Russia” as Moscow intensifies an increasingly aggressive “shadow war” against European democracies, the head of the country’s foreign intelligence service has warned.Martin Jaeger, head of Germany’s Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), said the confrontation with Russia had entered a “new, more dangerous dimension”, as he addressed lawmakers at the annual public hearing of Germany’s intelligence chiefs on Monday.“No other country currently poses such a direct, comprehensive and concrete threat to Germany,” Jaeger said. “We did not seek this confrontation. Russia is forcing it upon us and sees us as a main adversary, because we refuse to accept its revisionist, expansionist policies and its war of aggression against Ukraine.”Meanwhile, the Kremlin has threatened that Ukraine will “pay the price” after Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv would continue striking Russian oil refineries.It came as German chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a further €1bn in military aid to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv in a show of support for president Volodymyr Zelensky.The military package includes long-range strike weapons, combat drones and satellite technology, "so that Ukraine can also target Russian launch pads," Merz said at a news conference.What will the next leader of the UN need to get the job done in an increasingly complex world?On 1 January, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging organisation still controlled by World War II powers. What will the world need from that person? Report: Namita Singh6 October 2026 05:00Ukraine sent 650 drones towards Moscow region overnight, city mayor says Ukraine has sent 650 drones towards the Moscow region overnight, Sergei Sobyanin, mayor of the Russian capital city, said on Telegram on Tuesday, adding that 105 drones were downed close to the city. Namita Singh6 October 2026 04:04Watch: Inside mysterious Russian lab where worker died of suspected plague ‘that escaped from broken test tube’Inside mysterious Russian lab where worker died of suspected plague ‘that escaped from broken test tube’Harriette Boucher6 October 2026 03:00India says it wants to be more involved in ending Ukraine war as Zelensky hails peace planSpeaking at the Munich Security Conference in Delhi, Mr Jaishankar said India had held talks with both Moscow and Kyiv in recent months, discussing proposals ranging from protecting Black Sea shipping to halting attacks on energy infrastructure.Prime minister Narendra Modi urged Mr Putin to end the war as recently as August, when they met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan.Mr Jaishankar said India was now engaged in conversations with Russia as well as Ukraine about practical steps towards reducing hostilities.Read more: Harriette Boucher6 October 2026 02:00Watch: Moment Russian drone hits bridge in Ukraine's KyivMoment Russian drone hits bridge in Ukraine's KyivHarriette Boucher6 October 2026 01:00ICYMI: Captain dead after Turkish-owned civilian ship targeted by Russia, says ZelenskyA civilian ship carrying corn across the Black Sea was the target of a deadly Russian drone attack, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.We reported earlier that two people died after a fire broke out on a sinking vessel outside Romania’s territorial waters on Monday.Another 11 crew members were rescued.The Ukrainian president said the vessel was owned by Turkey and Azerbaijani and Indian citizens were on board.“As of now, unfortunately, we know that the ship’s captain was killed,” he said.President Zelensky described the attack as “a horrific strike by two Russian drones on a civilian vessel” in neutral waters.“Ukraine has repeatedly proposed concrete steps to de-escalate the situation and ensure security in the Black Sea.“There have also been relevant proposals from third countries. But Russia consistently chooses terror and sinking civilian vessels instead of normal maritime navigation.“Pressure is needed to restore global food security. And everyone who is genuinely interested in this must help.”Harriette Boucher6 October 2026 00:00Zelensky hails €8.5bn in defence deals with GermanyVolodymyr Zelensky has hailed 15 “important agreements” with Germany that are worth more than €8.5bn and “will strengthen both countries”.The Ukrainian president said the deals mostly covered security cooperation, weapons production and procurement, as well as a deal to expand their joint counter-drone efforts.“We will work to the fullest extent to strengthen air defence and increase production in Germany of Patriot missiles,” he wrote on X.“During this war, Germany has been helping us. And now Ukraine is placing defence and other orders that will provide business for companies in Germany. This will be a significant contribution.”Important agreements between Ukraine and Germany that will strengthen both countries and our industries. Fifteen agreements, deals worth €8.5 billion. Areas of drone defense – interceptors and small missiles, radars, UGVs, and artillery. We will work to the fullest extent to strengthen air defense and increase production in Germany of Patriot missiles. FREYJA. Support for the energy sector. During this war, Germany has been helping us. And now Ukraine is placing defense and other orders that will provide business for companies in Germany. This will be a significant contribution. Thank you, @bundeskanzler, for the visit. Thank you, Germany, for your support.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) October 5, 2026 Harriette Boucher5 October 2026 23:00Ukraine claims its attacks have taken out more than half of Russia's oil refining capacityUkraine said that its long-range strikes have neutralised more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow's ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.The defence ministry said Sunday that recent strikes on refineries in cities including Moscow, Yaroslavl, Ust-Luga, Perm, Saratov and Syzran had put 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity out of action. The claim could not be independently verified.Both Moscow and Kyiv have intensified their aerial assaults as progress along the 1,200-kilometer (750-mile) front line has largely ground to a halt.Read more:Harriette Boucher5 October 2026 22:00Expert analysis: Russia’s hybrid war against Europe and escalating strikes on UkraineExpert analysis: Russia’s hybrid war against Europe and escalating strikes on UkraineHarriette Boucher5 October 2026 21:00Death toll rises to five in KharkivAt least five people have now died after Russian bombs struck a residential area of Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv earlier on Monday.Some 53 people, including three children were injured in the attack, officials said. Earlier, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said: “The enemy attacked Kharkiv with at least three guided aerial bombs; impacts were recorded in the Slobidskyi district. We are currently establishing the details.“As a result of the strikes… warehouse buildings are on fire, and residential buildings have been damaged. There may be people under the rubble of a residential building that was hit in the attack. A search and rescue operation is underway.”A separate Russian ⁠air strike on ⁠Kharkiv on Sunday killed ​one ⁠person ‌and injured another ‌six.Harriette Boucher5 October 2026 20:00