Possible mass graves near Mariupol
Hours after Russia claimed victory in the battle for Mariupol, satellite images have emerged showing what appear to be mass graves near the Ukrainian city.
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Putin calls off storming of Mariupol plant
Russian troops have been ordered to seal all exits from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, with Vladimir Putin saying storming the facility is "unnecessary".
Ukraine, US walk out on Russia at G20
Finance ministers from several countries have reportedly temporarily left the G20 meeting in Washington DC due to Russia's participation.
Mariupol pause, eastern Ukraine bombarded
Russia has walked back plans to storm a besieged steel plant in the city of Mariupol, as Vladimir Putin's troops continue to bombard cities in Ukraine's east.
Rio Tinto backs Russian, Ukrainian workers
Rio Tinto says it is offering support to workers of Ukrainian and Russian heritage and has committed $US5 million ($A6.8 million) to humanitarian agencies.
Deadline expires, no surrender in Mariupol
Ukrainian forces defending a steelworks in the besieged city of Mariupol say they may have just hours left as Russia's latest surrender ultimatum expires.
One dead as Sri Lanka police fire on demos
One person has dead after Sri Lankan police used tear gas and opened fire on protesters as diesel prices jumped 64 per cent and petrol rose by 33 per cent.
Russia seizes Ukrainian city of Kreminna
Kreminna, a city of 18,000 southeast of the capital Kyiv, has become the first to be captured by Russian forces in a new offensive in the east of Ukraine.
Russia’s Azovstal ultimatum: submit or die
Ukrainian fighters at the Azovstal steel plant in the besieged city of Mariupol have been given an ultimatum from Russian forces to leave the site unarmed.
Russia steps up eastern Ukraine offensive
Ukraine's defences are being stretched along the eastern frontline as Russia steps up its military offensive to establish full control over the Donbas region.
Blasts rock Ukraine as bodies line streets
Russia says its forces have hit hundreds of targets in Ukraine overnight while authorities in the western city of Lviv say a missile attack there killed seven.
Silence as Mariupol surrender window opens
There have been no reports of activity in the strategic city of Mariupol following a Russian ultimatum warning Ukrainian forces to lay down their arms.
Mariupol may scupper peace talks -Zelensky
If the Ukrainian fighters who remain in Mariupol are killed by Russian forces, it could spell the end of peace talks, President Zelensky says.
Russia presses offensive in Ukraine
Moscow has followed through on its threat of more long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities after the sinking of its Black Sea flagship.
Russia ‘hits Kyiv factory’ after ship sunk
Russia has struck what it described as a Kyiv factory making anti-ship missiles in apparent retaliation to the sinking of its flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
New sanctions for 14 Russian businesses
Australia has slapped fresh sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned businesses in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
Russian flagship badly damaged by blast
The Moskva missile cruiser, Russia's Black Sea flagship, has been badly damaged by what Moscow called an accidental fire and Ukraine said was a targeted attack.
Russia claims Mariupol, prepares offensive
Russia says it has captured the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and there will be no escape for its last defenders.
Biden accuses Russia of Ukraine genocide
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is attempting to "wipe out the idea" of being Ukrainian, US President Joe Biden says, speaking of a genocide in eastern Europe.
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine are beyond doubt, as investigations continue into possible chemical weapon use.
Marines surrender in Mariupol, Russia says
Russia claims more than 1000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged port city of Mariupol, Moscow's main target in the eastern Donbas region.
Chemical weapons fears in Mariupol
Ukraine is checking reports that Russian forces used chemical weapons in the besieged city of Mariupol, as civilians flee the east before an expected offensive.
East Ukraine focus of new Russian assaults
Ukrainian forces have repulsed assaults in the east, UK intelligence says, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of a new Russian attack.
Ukraine calls for support as assault looms
With Austria's leader set to meet Vladimir Putin to call for an end to the conflict, Ukraine's armed forces are bracing for a new Russian offensive.
Battle looms in east as more graves found
Russian forces are readying to focus their assault on Ukraine's east.
Australia steps up Russia sanctions
Labor has pledged it will support rebuilding Ukraine after the violent invasion by Russia, as Australia steps up its military aid and sanctions.
Civilians urged to flee in eastern Ukraine
Air raid sirens have rung out and civilians are being urged to flee in eastern Ukraine, as the country reels over a Russian attack on a crowded train station.
Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.
Ukraine says rocket strike kills 39
Ukrainian authorities say at least 39 civilians have been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a railway station in east Ukraiane.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.