US coordinating Ukraine fighting – Russia
A senior Russian politician has accused the US of being directly involved with fighting in Ukraine.
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Women and children evacuated from Mariupol
After weeks of Russian bombardment, the women, children and elderly citizens of Mariupol hiding in the Azovstal steel plant have been evacuated.
Russia bombs school, Ukrainians flee plant
Russian bombing of a school in eastern Ukraine has left 60 people feared dead in the rubble while civilians have been evacuated from the steelworks in Mariupol.
Fierce Ukraine fighting as WWII win marked
About 60 people are feared dead after a bomb struck a school in eastern Ukraine as Russia prepares to mark victory over the Nazis in World War II.
Efforts underway to save Mariupol fighters
The defenders at the Azovstal steelworks in the city of Mariupol, Ukraine have vowed not to surrender amid fears Russian forces want to wipe them out.
New effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians
Russia's new war front in Mariupol is aimed at limiting Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, vital for its grain and metals exports.
SA to withdraw Russian investments
South Australia has introduced legislation to parliament to divest the state government of any investments in Russian assets.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy appeals for truce
After failing to capture the Kyiv, Russia has accelerated attacks on Ukraine's east and south while thousands of people remain trapped in Mariupol.
EU sanctions as fighting rages in Ukraine
The European Union is expected to spell out proposed new sanctions, including a ban on imports of Russian oil by the end of this year.
Australia adds further Russian sanctions
Australia has slapped further sanctions against Russian politicians and officials installed in the separatist Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Russia unleashes rockets in Mariupol
Russia's offensive to capture the east and south of Ukraine as been met with commitments by Western powers to supply heavier weapons to the embattled nation.
Civilians rescued from Ukraine’s Mariupol
After nearly two months of siege, civilians holed up at a steel plant in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol began to be evacuated over the weekend.
Mariupol civilians flee Azovstal bunkers
After two months of heavy bombardment from Russian aggressors, civilians sheltering in the Mariupol steel works are being evacuated.
US Speaker Pelosi visits Ukraine’s capital
Russia has accused Ukraine of attacking its own citizens as Moscow continues to pound its neighbour's south and east, and evacuees trickle out of Mariupol.
Ukraine says Russia pounding Donbas region
Russia is attacking Ukraine's eastern Donbas region but have so far failed to capture three target areas and the conflict goes on.
Ukraine says Russia taking colossal losses
Having failed in an assault on Kyiv in the north of Ukraine last month, Russia is trying to fully capture two eastern provinces known as the Donbas.
Russia steps up assault on eastern Ukraine
Although Russian forces were pushed out of northern Ukraine last month, they are still heavily entrenched in the east.
Russia blasted as Ukraine calls ‘karma’
Russia is reporting blasts in the south of the country, in what a top Ukrainian official has described as "payback" and "karma" for Moscow's invasion.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has appealed for more military assistance, warning of future threats to the Indo-Pacific.
Russia announces ceasefire in Mariupol
Russia says it is allowing a humanitarian corridor for civilians to leave a steel plant in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
‘Waterproof’ Queenslanders mark Anzac Day
Thousands endured wet weather to surround the Shrine of Remembrance and pay their respects in the heart of Brisbane.
Anzac services return amid Ukraine plight
Australians have gathered in large numbers at events across the country and overseas to mark Anzac Day, as war once again threatens Europe.
Thousands pack Sydney ANZAC rites
The loosening of COVID-19 restrictions has renewed the spirit and emotion at Sydney's Anzac Day commemorations as a large crowd packed the city.
Veteran hopeful Anzac legacy will live on
A Vietnam veteran who led Melbourne's Anzac Day march is hopeful young people will continue the legacy of Australia's servicemen and women.
Anzac Day services return in full capacity
The 107th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in Turkey will be marked by commemorations across the country and the world.
US pledges more assistance to Ukraine
Visiting US officials have pledged further aid to Ukraine and other countries fearful of Russian aggression, praising its resilience to attacks on the capital.
Anzac coo-ee echoes in country Australia
Men walked from country towns to the city to enlist in WWI, in what became known as the Coo-ee March. One hundred years on, they continue to inspire.
Top US official Blinken to visit Ukraine
Ukraine's President Voldymyr Zelenskiy is due to meet with top US officials to discuss weapons as Moscow renews its assault on Mariupol and attacks Odessa.
Russia renews assault on Mariupol factory
Russia has renewed attacks on the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in a giant steel works in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials say.
Growing evidence of war crimes in Ukraine
The UN human rights office says evidence is growing of war crimes having been perpetrated during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Full control of Donbas next Russia target
The next phase of Russia's invasion of its neighbour will focus on taking full control of Donbas and southern Ukraine, a senior military commander has confirmed