Western leaders discuss Ukraine crisis as Biden warns ‘things could go crazy quickly’

London Letter: Government’s military assistance to Ukraine deflects from its dwindling diplomatic role in relation to the crisis

Leaked emails suggested PM authorised move as thousands of people were left behind in Kabul

‘When people basically underestimate Putin or try to call the bluff he often makes good on it. We are in a very dangerous situation’

Pressure begins to ease at border as migrants brought to Belarusian-run warehouse

Paris furious at scrapping of Australian submarine contract and new threeway pact

Prime minister’s spokesman plays down Raab’s demotion by insisting new role is ‘crucial’

Britain prepared to engage with Taliban to ensure safe passage for people out of restive state

Dispute over diverting of UK military resources on last day of mission to help load rescued animals on specially arranged flight

British defence secretary says up to 1,100 eligible people have been left behind

Evacuations will not be done before deadline for exit of Western forces, Germany warns

Leaders to lobby US president to extend deadline for complete withdrawal of troops

Raab accused of delegating urgent calls on Afghanistan crisis while on holiday

EU defence and security officials critical of US decision to send home its 2,500 troops

French president promises to protect those ‘most threatened’ by Taliban insurgency

US and UK ‘risk Saigon moment’ as troops sent to evacuate Afghan embassies

Militant group claims capture of Afghanistan’s second and third largest cities

Militants’ offensive gathers pace as Afghan forces battle to retake city of Kunduz

Russia says it dropped bombs in path of HMS Defender after it entered country’s territory

Allegation follows stream of charges against PM by former aide Dominic Cummings