Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones as Xi departs
Russia has stepped up missile and drone attacks against Ukraine in a violent follow-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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Russian drones swarm Kyiv as Xi leaves Moscow
At least four people have been killed near Kyiv after a swarm of drones flew into Ukraine in a show of force as China's President Xi Jinping left Moscow.
China’s Xi in Russia to discuss Ukraine war with Putin
China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin as both countries denounce an arrest warrant for the Russian president.
Putin praised by China’s Xi on visit to Moscow
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke for more than four hours in a meeting at the Kremlin, warmly praising each other as a "dear friend".
Putin visits Mariupol after ICC arrest warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin have made a surprise visit to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Putin makes surprise tour of Russian-occupied Ukraine
An arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court has not dissuaded Russian President Vladimir Putin from visiting Ukraine's occupied Donbas region.
ICC judges issue arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine
The International Criminal Court in The Hague has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin over alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
Some Russian abuses in Ukraine may be war crimes: UN
A United Nations investigative body says Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy-related infrastructure and use of torture "may amount to crimes against humanity".
China’s Xi to weigh in on Ukraine with Russia visit
China's president is expected to renew calls for peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow when he visits the Kremlin as Russia's relations with the US hit a new low.
Russia warns US away from air space after drone crash
Moscow has told the US to "stop making sorties near the Russian borders" after an American drone intercepted by Russian jets crashed into the Black Sea.
US, Russia military chiefs in talks after drone downed
Moscow's defence minister has told his US counterpart that American drone flights by Crimea's coast are "provocative in nature".
Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
Ukraine’s grim warning on Russian social media meddling
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko has warned Australia that Russia is exploiting social media divisions to undermine democracy.
US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-27 jets carried out what the US military described as a reckless intercept of the MQ-9 "Reaper" drone in international airspace.
US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia are reporting high casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Moscow's slow, long-running advance into its neighbour's territory.
Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes, Bakhmut holds
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukraine restores power after Russian barrage
Most of Kyiv's power supply has been restored after a Russian barrage targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Zelenskiy calls Russian shelling ‘terrorist attacks’
Ukrainian officials say shelling by Russian forces has killed three civilians in the southern city of Kherson.
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut
The mayor of Kyiv says explosions have been registered in the southwestern part of Bakhmut in Ukraine and rescue services are on their way.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly hypersonic missiles
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Russians claim control over Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant
Wagner Group's troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, the Russian mercenaries' chief says, as fierce fighting continues.
Pro-Ukraine group blamed for gas pipeline sabotage: NYT
Ukraine's government has denied any part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, after a New York Times report linking it to a pro-Ukrainian group.
Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to keep fighting for the city of Bakhmut as Russia's Wagner mercenary forces boss calls for more ammunition.
Mercenary chief says Russian gains in Bakhmut at risk
Russia's Wagner chief says his forces could be forced to retreat from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut if they do not receive ammunition promised by Moscow.
Ukraine under severe pressure defending Bakhmut: UK
British military intelligence says Russian troops and forces of the private military Wagner group have made further advances into Bakhmut.
Russian defence minister visits troops in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited Russia's forces in Ukraine amid signs of a possible Ukrainian withdrawal from parts of the city of Bakhmut.
Russian mercenary boss says Bakhmut ‘surrounded’
The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims the city of Bakhmut is almost completely surrounded, while Ukrainian forces admit the situation is "critical".
Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Russia battles ‘saboteurs’
Russia claims its forces are battling Ukrainian saboteurs in a cross-border region, while Ukraine continues to hold on in the key eastern city of Bakhmut.
Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukraine digs in
Russian forces have pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv describes the attacks as constant.
Ukraine says forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian presidential advisor says.