Missiles target Ukraine cities, Russian forces advance
At least 17 missiles have hit the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, with high-voltage facilities across the country hit and electricity supplies shut down.
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Albanese vows justice for MH17 victims as probe ends
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
Zelenskiy brings pitch for weapons to European Union
"Europe, we are defending ourselves against the biggest anti-European force of the modern world," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the EU.
MH17 probe ends, ‘indications’ of Putin BUK role
A team of investigators say they have insufficient evidence to prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin or any other suspects in the downing of MH17.
Ukraine defence ministry in turmoil at key point in war
Ukraine looks set to demote its defence minister and appoint its head of intelligence to the post as it prepares for a new stage in Russia's offensive.
Moscow presses offensive in eastern Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is soon entering its second year at a pivotal juncture, with Moscow attempting to regain the initiative.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Zelenskiy arrives in London as Ukraine seeks more arms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in London where he will address parliament and meet with King Charles.
Zelenskiy urges France, Germany to send modern planes
Britain has promised to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO jets as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets French and German leaders to ask for more arms.
Russian involvement in MH17 ‘conclusive’, ‘unequivocal’
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia 's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
Air raid sirens sound in Kyiv as European leaders visit
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
Zelenskiy vows Ukraine will defend ‘fortress’ Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces will fight for as long as they can to hold onto the city of Bakhmut.
Life at the front getting tougher, says Zelenskiy.
Russia is throwing everything it has at Ukraine, making life on the frontlines tougher and tougher, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Ukraine says it won’t strike Russia with new missiles
Ukraine says foreign-supplied missiles will only be used to target Russian units in occupied territory while Russian officials warn of a false flag operation.
US expected to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have been pushed back by a Russian push in the east, but take heart in news they could soon have US rockets that double their firing range.
Russian missile wrecks block as EU leaders visit Kyiv
At least three people have been killed in a Russian strike near the main focus of fighting in eastern Ukraine, as EU officials arrive for talks in Kyiv.
EU offers Kyiv military, financial, political support
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
Nuclear submarine plan motors on as US repairs docks
Australia is charging ahead with plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines despite concerns about repair docks being taken offline in the United States.
Mosque bombing kills 32 in Pakistan
Pakistani officials say an explosion at a crowded mosque inside a police compound has left at least 32 people dead.
Debate on jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
New differences have emerged among Kyiv's allies over aid, with the US's Joe Biden ruling out F-16s but France's Emmanuel Macron saying "nothing is excluded".
Russia claims gains in eastern Ukraine
After relentless battles on front lines that have barely moved, Russia is claiming gains in Ukraine's east that add up to its biggest advances in months.
Talks under way on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says talks are under way on allies providing military aircraft to help the country push back against Russia.
Russia launches air attacks on Ukraine
Russia has targeted critical infrastructure with missile strikes since October, causing blackouts and other outages during the bitter winter in Ukraine.
Ukraine under Russian missile onslaught
Russian forces have trained tank, mortar and artillery fire on more than 60 towns and villages as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Israel hits Gaza amid unrust over raid
Israel has launched air strikes on Gaza after militants fired rockets in retaliation for a raid in the West Bank that led to the deaths of nine Palestinians.
Ukraine front situation acute: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of "methodically destroying the towns and villages around them".
Talks underway on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine's president says talks are underway on allies providing military aircraft while Russia says a Ukrainian strike on a hospital has killed 14.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
Germany pressured to approve Ukraine tanks
Poland's prime minister says Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv pleads for help to boost its defence against Russia.
Allies offer more weapons to Ukraine
The United States is urging Kyiv to hold off from mounting a spring offensive against Russian forces, as the war in Ukraine continues.