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.
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Ukraine says half energy system crippled
Kyiv faces a possible shutdown of the power grid after Russian missile strikes disabled almost half of Ukraine's energy system, the government says.
North Korea fires long-range missile
North Korea has fired what appeared to be an intercontinental ballistic missile, Seoul says, a day after a launch in protest over US moves in the region.
Ukraine power supply under constant attack
Ukrainian authorities are working to restore power nationwide after Russia unleashed the heaviest bombardment of civilian infrastructure of the war.
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine
A Russian-installed official says Moscow will likely pull troops from the west bank of the Dnipro river in Kherson, but Kyiv fears it might be a trap.
North Korea launches possible intercontinental ballistic missile
North Korea might have fired a failed long-range missile in its latest launch of rockets, which prompted warnings for parts of Japan to take shelter.
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Ukraine seeks defence of grain corridor
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the world must respond firmly to any Russian attempts to disrupt Ukraine's grain export corridor.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear arms
When asked if Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a nuclear weapon, US President Joe Biden said, "I don't think he will".
Russia warns West over Ukraine
Russia has warned the West about its growing involvement in the Ukraine conflict after Russian missile attacks killed 19 Ukrainians.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Russia intensifies Ukraine missile attacks
Russian missiles have rained down on Ukraine as the West pledges enduring support.