New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
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Ukraine seeks ruinous sanctions on Russia
The democratic world must completely block Russian banks from the international finance system, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
No prospect of Russia peace deal: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says Russia is committing heinous war crimes and cannot be trusted with peace negotiations.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Russian forces pound key cities
As the West prepares more sanctions against Moscow, Russian artillery has pounded the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Kharkiv.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.
West plans more Russia sanctions
Evidence that Russian troops killed civilians in northern Ukraine has prompted Western nations to promise more sanctions against Moscow.
Russia crimes ‘larger than Balkan wars’
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for further sanctions and embargoes on Russian imports as details of alleged war crimes continue to emerge.
Global outcry at civilian deaths near Kyiv
Ukrainian authorities have accused departing Russian forces of committing war crimes and leaving behind a "scene from a horror movie" on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Peace talks not ready for leaders: Russia
Russia's chief negotiator says peace talks between Moscow and Ukraine have not progressed enough for a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Sanctions may put space station at risk
The future of the International Space Station is at risk as a result of Western sanctions, says Russia.
Odessa hit, new Mariupol evacuation bid
Efforts to evacuate tens of thousands of civilians from the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Berdyansk go on, as Russia targets the Black Sea port of Odessa.
Yemen factions back two-month truce: UN
United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg says Yemen's warring parties have agreed to a two-month ceasefire.
Red Cross convoy heads again for Mariupol
As Russia appears to be readying new attacks in Ukraine's southeast, a Red Cross convoy will again try to evacuate civilians from the besieged city of Mariupol.
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Russia lets gas flow to Europe
Peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv have resumed as Russia allowed gas to keep flowing to Europe despite a deadline for buyers to pay in roubles or be cut off.
Ukraine envoy lists lethal aid wish list
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.
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Ukraine expects Russian assault in east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east as Moscow's attention shifts from the capital Kyiv.
Russian pullback greeted with scepticism
Ukraine's leaders have reacted with scepticism to Russia's offer to scale back military operations around Kyiv.
Zelenskiy: Don’t bombs warrant an embargo?
A frustrated Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the West to quickly toughen sanctions against Russia, saying Ukrainians are paying for inaction with their lives.
Moral outrage behind Putin comments: Biden
A speech suggesting Vladimir Putin should be removed from power was expressing moral outrage, not a policy shift, an unrepentant US President Joe Biden insists.
Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for talks
Ukraine and the United States hold little hope of a breakthrough in the next round of talks between Ukrainian and Russian negotiators.
Ukraine insists on territorial integrity
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says that in talks due to take place in Istanbul his government will prioritise the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russia wants to split nation
Ukraine's military intelligence chief has vowed "total" guerrilla warfare against Russian forces, saying Moscow wants to split the country in two.
Twin rocket attacks hit Lviv, Ukraine
Back-to-back rocket attacks strike Lviv in western Ukraine in what would be the first attacks within the city's limits since the start of Russia's invasion.
Putin cannot remain in power, says Biden
US President Joe Biden drew comparisons between the invasion of Ukraine and the horrors of the Second World War as he called for Vladimir Putin to go.
‘Your freedom is ours’ Biden tells Poland
US President Joe Biden has tried to reassure Poland that the United States would defend against any attacks by Russia
Russian forces take Chernobyl worker town
Russian forces have seized control of a town where workers at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear plant live, while street fighting is reported in besieged Mariupol.
West slams Russian ‘barbarism’ in Ukraine
Western leaders have increased military and humanitarian aid in support of besieged Ukraine.
Ukraine urges West to stick together
Four week after Russia's invasion began, Ukraine's president has called for a show of solidarity as NATO, the G7, and the EU meet to discuss further sanctions.
Russia talks ‘moving forward’: Zelenskiy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds out hope for negotiations with Russia, which have yielded little since the February 24 invasion began.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.