Ukraine war briefing: Dmytro Kuleba visits Russia’s ‘no limits’ ally China
Ukrainian foreign minister seeking Beijing’s help to end war; Hungary stripped of EU meeting over Orbán forays. What we know on day 881
Ignoring Russia’s fears about Nato expansion was a mistake
Letters: Jonathan Gorse believes the Russian position is understandable, while Karen Miller says placating Putin will not work. Plus a letter from Dr Wolfgang Heinemann
Ukraine targets bipartisan support to avoid being dragged into US election
Czech Republic says shells for Ukraine plan will fall short without more money
‘I’m a person again’: the Ukrainian convicts recruited to fight the war