Russia hammers annexed Ukraine areas
Russian forces have bombarded the regions of Ukraine it has annexed but doesn't fully control, resulting in casualties, building damage and power outages.
armed conflict
Ukrainian forces clinging on in besieged Bakhmut
The battle for Bakhmut, one of the last urban centres in Ukraine's Donetsk province yet to fall to Moscow, has proven one of the bloodiest of Russia's invasion.
Zelenskiy visits Poland as allies step up military aid
The US is promising more weapons for Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia as Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives in Poland and the battle for Bakhmut rages.
Ukraine battles in Bakhmut, Finland to join NATO
Finland, which shares a 1300-kilometre border with Russia, is set to join NATO, just over a year after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Ukraine mocks Russia’s claim to have captured Bakhmut
A Ukrainian spokesman says Russia has raised a victory flag not over a building in Bakhmut, but over "some kind of toilet".
Ukraine acknowledges Russian gains in Bakhmut
Russia has "had a degree of success" in storming the city of Bakhmut, Ukraine's military concedes, but says "the enemy's losses are many times greater".
Russia making no headway in Bakhmut, Ukraine says
Ukraine's forces continue to repel Russian forces from Bakhmut and Avdiivka, Kyiv says, despite a Moscow-installed official's claim that progress is being made.
Zelenskiy says Russia holding nuclear plant ‘hostage’
Russia's presence at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is "radiation blackmail" and safety can't be guaranteed until it leaves the facility, Ukraine's president warns.
NATO slams nukes plan as Russia pounds city of Avdiivka
Russian attacks have rendered the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka "post-apocalyptic" as NATO slams Vladimir Putin for "dangerous and irresponsible" rhetoric.
NATO accuses Putin of dangerous nuclear rhetoric
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Ukraine demands UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
Zelenskiy warns war could last years without more arms
Ukraine will launch its long-awaited counterattack "very soon", a Kyiv commander says, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for a faster supply of arms.
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as Xi departs
Russia has stepped up missile and drone attacks against Ukraine in a violent follow-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Russian drones swarm Kyiv as Xi leaves Moscow
At least four people have been killed near Kyiv after a swarm of drones flew into Ukraine in a show of force as China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow.
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia are reporting high casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Moscow's slow, long-running advance into its neighbour's territory.
US, allies in war of words with Russia at G20 meet
The US and Europe have clashed with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as G20 foreign ministers begin their meet in India.
Russian mercenary boss says Bakhmut ‘surrounded’
The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims the city of Bakhmut is almost completely surrounded, while Ukrainian forces admit the situation is "critical".
Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Russia battles ‘saboteurs’
Russia claims its forces are battling Ukrainian saboteurs in a cross-border region, while Ukraine continues to hold on in the key eastern city of Bakhmut.
Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukraine digs in
Russian forces have pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv describes the attacks as constant.
Russia fights to encircle Ukraine defenders in Bakhmut
The battle for Bakhmut has intensified as Russian forces try to cut Ukrainian supply lines in a bid to claim their first major prize in over six months.
China urges peace in Ukraine as US warns on Russia aid
Beijing says it's in contact with all sides in the Ukraine conflict and wants dialogue and peace, as Washington warns China against supplying arms to Russia.
Ukraine says Russian losses are ‘significant’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has suffered "extraordinarily significant" losses near the town of Vuhledar in the Donbas region of Ukraine.
Ukraine tries to hold line as security leaders gather
As Ukraine battles Russian missiles and frontline assaults, top politicians and military leaders are gathering in Munich to discuss how best to support Kyiv.
Ukraine seeks more weapons from Western allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging Western allies to quicken their military support for his war-torn nation.
Ukraine reports more attacks as Russians take village
Ukraine has reported a new barrage of missile attacks from Russia causing more winter power outages.
Ukraine troops prepare in case Russia captures Bakhmut
Ukrainian troops prepare to defend towns that might be the next targets of a Russian offensive.
Russian strikes after NATO ramps up Ukraine support
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched missile strikes across the country after NATO countries vowed to increase military aid to Kyiv.
US expected to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have been pushed back by a Russian push in the east, but take heart in news they could soon have US rockets that double their firing range.
Russian missile wrecks block as EU leaders visit Kyiv
At least three people have been killed in a Russian strike near the main focus of fighting in eastern Ukraine, as EU officials arrive for talks in Kyiv.
Debate on jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
New differences have emerged among Kyiv's allies over aid, with the US's Joe Biden ruling out F-16s but France's Emmanuel Macron saying "nothing is excluded".