Irritated Russian envoy storms out of UN
Russia's envoy to the UN has stormed out of a meeting saying he couldn't stay and listen to the 'lies' being distributed about Russia's alleged war crimes.
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Stalemate ‘not an option’ for Ukraine
A defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has reacted to talk of a negotiated settlement with Russia, saying Kyiv wants to regain all of its territory.
Ukraine president visits frontline troops
Ukrainian forces have suffered a slight reversal of fortunes after managing to retake half of the city of Sievierodonetsk, a provincial governor says.
Ukraine says Russian advance pushed back
The governor of Luhansk province in Ukraine's east says troops have retaken 20 per cent of the territory lost in the embattled city of Sievierodonetsk.
Putin deflects blame for ‘hunger games’
The chairman of the African Union says the region's food supplies are suffering from the combined impact of the fighting in Ukraine and western sanctions
UN urges peace on 100th day of Ukraine war
The United Nations is highlighting the global impact of the war in Ukraine, marking 100 days since the Russian invasion.
Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital
Russian missiles have struck Kyiv for the first time in weeks while Ukrainian officials say a counterattack has retaken half of a battleground city in the east.
Ukrainians hold out in eastern city
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now into its 100th day, with Moscow having been driven back from Kyiv but launching a huge new assault in the east.
Russians tighten grip on key Ukraine city
Russia is closer to claiming a significant victory in its attack on the Donbas after its forces reached the centre of the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk.
Russia advances on Ukraine factory city
Russian forces, 98 days into their invasion of Ukraine, are pounding targets including key infrastructure in other eastern and southern areas.
Russia facing resistance in Donbas region
As the Russian offensive continues across Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, the European Union agreed to ban most imports of Russian oil.
Ukraine defenders holding out in Donbas
The battle for Sievierodonetsk, the largest city Ukrainian forces still hold in the eastern Donbas region, has become the focus of attention.
Russian troops enter key Ukraine city
Russia has concentrated its firepower on Sievierodonetsk, the last major population centre still held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern Luhansk province.
Russia may force Ukraine retreat in east
Russian troops have gained ground in Ukraine's Donbas, with Luhansk's governor saying its defenders may have to retreat to avoid being captured.
Russian proxies claim key Ukraine town
The town of Lyman in Ukraine's east Donbas region appears to have fallen to pro-Russian separatists, as Moscow advances.
Russia abandons Kyiv focus for Donbas
Russia has abandoned its assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and is trying to consolidate control of the industrial eastern Donbas region.
Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
Russia launches new east Ukraine assault
After failing to seize Kyiv or Kharkiv, Russia is trying to take the rest of the separatist-claimed Donbas' two provinces in Ukraine.
Russia launches all-out assault in Ukraine
Decisive battles of the Ukraine war's latest phase are still raging in the south, where Moscow is attempting to seize the Donbas region.
Ukraine holds off latest Russian assault
Russian forces have tried to storm the city of Sievierodonetsk but were unsuccessful and retreated, Ukraine says.
Russia advances as Mariupol siege ends
Russia is moving closer to claiming a victory over Ukraine's Donbas region, after ending the siege at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol.
Turkey in NATO talks with Sweden, Finland
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has set out his conditions for backing Finland's and Sweden's NATO membership bids in calls with their leaders.
Ukraine rules out ceasefire with Russia
After ending weeks of resistance by Ukrainian fighters in Mariupol, Russia is waging what appears to be a major offensive in Luhansk province, Donbas.
Sri Lanka limits foreign currency holdings
Sri Lankan police have clashed with student protesters as the country's central bank says individuals may only possess $US10,000 in foreign currency.
Ukraine’s Donbas ‘destroyed’ in strikes
Ukraine's industrial Donbas region, the focus of recent Russian offensives, has been destroyed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Turkey blocks Finland, Sweden NATO talks
The US remains confident that NATO will accept Sweden and Finland despite Turkey opposing their membership bids over claims they harbour "terrorists".
Ukraine fighters surrender in Mariupol
Ukraine has ordered its garrison in Mariupol to stand down, but the ultimate outcome of Europe's bloodiest battle for decades remains unresolved.
Nearly 700 Mariupol fighters surrender
The final surrender of Mariupol would bring a close to a near three month siege of the once prosperous Ukrainian city of 400,000 people.
Finland, Sweden formally apply to NATO
Finland and Sweden's decision to join NATO is one of the most significant changes in Europe's security architecture for decades.
Sweden signs formal request to join NATO
Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, with Finland expected later in the day to also ask to join the 30-member military alliance.
Ukraine fighters surrender at steelworks
A surrender appears to have marked the end of the battle of Mariupol, where Ukraine believes tens of thousands of people were killed by Russian forces.