Russian forces pound Ukraine’s Donetsk
Ukraine's armed forces are reporting Russian shelling of more than a dozen towns on the southern front.
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Russia accused of using ‘nuclear shield’
At least 13 people have been killed in a rocket attack on a town near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukraine authorities say.
Moscow steps up assault in east Ukraine
Russia pressed on with a fierce military offensive in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv called for a travel ban on Russians.
Alarm over Ukraine power plant attacks
Ukraine and Russia are blaming each other for the shelling of a nuclear power plant, which has sparked global alarm and been branded "suicidal" by the UN chief.
Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled again
Ukraine says Europe's largest nuclear power plant has again been hit with shelling as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rails against "Russian nuclear terror".
Russia must not win in Ukraine: NATO chief
The head of the NATO military alliance has said Russia must not be allowed victory in what he called the most dangerous moment for Europe since World War II.
Ukraine grain shipment on track for Turkey
Turkish officials say the first ship carrying grain from Ukraine to world markets since Russia's February invasion is on track to arrive safely in Istanbul.
Grain tycoon killed in Russian strikes
Russian air strikes have killed the owner of one of Ukraine's biggest grain exporters, while Kyiv has hit Moscow's Black Sea fleet headquarters in Sevastopol.
Ukraine steps up drive to retake south
Ukraine is intensifying efforts to liberate the country's occupied south, while saying Russia appears to be staging a strategic shift from attack to defence.
Kherson cut off as Ukraine counterattacks
Ukraine's counteroffensive is gathering momentum in the Russian-controlled southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, Britain's defence ministry says.
Russian gas cut hits Europe economic hopes
Russia further slashing its gas supplies to Europe and doubts about Moscow's commitment to the grain export deal show the wider impact of the war in Ukraine.
Grain deal stands despite attack: Russia
Moscow insists its strike on Odesa won't harm its grain export deal with Kyiv, saying the attack was "connected exclusively with military infrastructure".
Grain deal threat as Russia strikes Odessa
An hours-old deal to unblock grain exports from Ukraine has been placed in jeopardy after Russian missiles struck the key Black Sea port of Odessa.
Ukraine ports to reopen under grain deal
Turkey says a deal to unblock the exports of Ukrainian grain amid the war and to allow Russia to export grain and fertilisers will be signed in Istanbul.
Russia expands Ukraine war goals
Russia's foreign minister says the country's forces in Ukraine will go beyond the eastern Donbas region, as the toll from fighting mounts in the south and east.
Russia pounds Ukraine, uncertainty swirls
Ukraine is reporting heavy and sometimes fatal Russian shelling amid what it says are largely unsuccessful attempts by Russian ground forces to advance.
Russia prepares for next Ukraine offensive
Russian forces are preparing for the next stage of their offensive, Kyiv says, as Western deliveries of long-range arms to Ukraine begin to have an impact.
Russia continues long-range bombardments
Crowded buildings remain in Russia's crosshairs as its forces continue to launch long-range missile strikes on Ukraine's urban areas.
Russia heavily shells Kharkiv
Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv has been hit heavily by Russian artillery, rocket launchers and tanks.
No let-up from Russia after NATO summit
Russia continues to pummel Ukraine's east after NATO's summit declared Moscow was the biggest "direct threat" to Western security.
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Russia intensifies Ukraine missile attacks
Russian missiles have rained down on Ukraine as the West pledges enduring support.
Missiles hit Kyiv, new ban on Russian gold
Russian missiles have struck Kyiv after a key city in eastern Ukraine fell to pro-Russian forces, with Britain and the US revealing new sanctions on Moscow.
Russian gold import ban as G7 leaders meet
Members of the Group of Seven nations have announced a ban on imports of Russian gold as G7 leaders gather in Germany under the shadow of the war in Ukraine.
EU boost for Kyiv, NATO warns of long war
Ukraine's EU prospects have bolstered Kyiv as it vows to prevail over Russia's invasion, but NATO warns the war could go on for years.
Zelenskiy expects escalation of fighting
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicts Moscow will escalate attacks ahead of a summit of European leaders expected to welcome Kyiv's bid to join the EU.
Ukraine pleads for more weapons from West
Kyiv is imploring allies for more weapons in the face of Russia's offensive in Ukraine's east, saying its forces could win with the right equipment.
Ukraine fights on in Sievierodonetsk
Ukraine forces have ignored a Russian ultimatum to surrender the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk, as 500 troops remain trapped inside a chemical plant.
Ukraine troops ‘holding out’ in key city
Russian troops are trying to gain a foothold in the central part of the city of Sievierodonetsk, the Ukrainian military says.
Stranded Ukrainians left with one way out
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian defenders are fighting for "every metre" of Sievierodonetsk where civilians have been left with just one way out.
Ukraine says Russian advance pushed back
The governor of Luhansk province in Ukraine's east says troops have retaken 20 per cent of the territory lost in the embattled city of Sievierodonetsk.
Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
Russian missiles have struck Kyiv for the first time in weeks while Ukrainian officials say a counterattack has retaken half of a battleground city in the east.