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.
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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".
Ukraine under Russian missile onslaught
Russian forces have trained tank, mortar and artillery fire on more than 60 towns and villages as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Germany pressured to approve Ukraine tanks
Poland's prime minister says Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv pleads for help to boost its defence against Russia.
US tells allies to dig deeper for Ukraine
Ukraine's president has thanked allies meeting in Germany but says more support is needed, while the US urged allies to "dig deeper" to help Kyiv beat Russia.
Berlin sets condition tanks to Ukraine
The US and Germany are nearing a face-off over sending heavy tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv warns it's paying for the delay in lives as the debate drags on.
New German minister debating Ukraine tanks
The search for survivors from the Dnipro apartment block shelling has been called off as Germany deliberates on whether to supply battle tanks to Ukraine.
Ukraine closer to getting tanks, Patriots
Ukraine has won a pledge for more Patriot missiles and is nearer to approval for Leopard tanks as Kyiv prepares for the next stage of the conflict with Russia.
Ukraine rocked by chopper crash ‘tragedy’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the "pain is unspeakable" after a helicopter crash killed 15 people including his interior minister and three children.
Wagner mercenaries step up role in Ukraine
Russia's mercenary Wagner Group claims it has taken control of Soledar in east Ukraine as Moscow steps up efforts to capture the strategic city of Bakhmut.
Ukraine denies battle for Soledar is lost
Russian mercenaries say they have captured the mining town of Soledar as the Ukraine says it is holding out and Moscow has not claimed victory.
Ukraine presses for tanks to fight Russia
Heavy fighting has been reported in eastern regions of Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urges the West to provide his army with heavy tanks.
Putin promises Russian army all it needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised his army unlimited resources to continue its "special military operation" in Ukraine.
US vows to disrupt Russia-Iran ties
The US has promised to undermine Russia and Iran's "deepening and burgeoning" defence relationship, as it announced a new aid package for Ukraine
Russia shelling suggests shift of war aims
Russia has battered eastern Ukraine's front line in support of the Kremlin's apparently scaled-back plans to secure only the bulk of lands it has claimed.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has celebrated seizing territory in Ukraine as his forces press forward with air and ground attacks in the country's east.
Ukraine drone hits expose Russian defence
Russian commentators say if Ukraine can launch drone strikes hundreds of kilometres deep into the country's air space, it might also be able to hit Moscow.
Biden not planning Putin talks for now
US President Joe Biden isn't interested in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine right now, while the G7 has joined the EU on a Russian oil price cap.
Putin open to talks on Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks about a possible settlement in Ukraine after Joe Biden said he was willing to meet.
Biden, Macron condemn Russia invasion
Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden have shown they are in lock-step over the conflict in Ukraine during the French president's state visit to Washington.
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Heaviest Ukraine fighting rages in east
In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, site of the heaviest fighting, Russian forces have tried to make further advances and shelled several towns.