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".
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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.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia steps up attack on Donbas town
Ukraine has sent reinforcements to defend the salt-mining town of Soledar in the Donbas as Russia intensifies its assault on the area.
NKorea denies offering munitions to Russia
North Korea has denied delivering infantry rockets and missiles to a Russian private military company, as reported by the United States.
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
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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.
US plans aid to help Ukraine restore power
Ukraine is bracing for new attacks on its already-battered power grid, while the US plans new aid to help the country restore electricity as winter approaches.
Zelenskiy visits recaptured Kherson
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Kherson and declared its capture from Russian occupation "the beginning of the end of the war".
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of war crimes in the Kherson region as authorities race to restore critical infrastructure.
Donetsk battles ‘hell’, as Kherson mops up
Ukrainian forces face hellish battles in Donetsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, while vowing Kherson will recover from the carnage wrought by Russia.
Russia evacuates Kherson residents
Russia plans to evacuate tens of thousands of people from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson that it has occupied.
North Korea fires missile over Japan
The Japanese government has warned citizens to take cover as a North Korean missile appeared to have flown over and past its territory.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australian military aid sent to Ukraine
The government will deliver further support to Ukraine as the country continues to resist the Russian invasion.
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.
Ukrainians hold out in eastern city
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now into its 100th day, with Moscow having been driven back from Kyiv but launching a huge new assault in the east.