Russian blasts rock Ukraine capital Kyiv
Kyiv's mayor says air-defence systems have shot down 10 Russian drones and that there were explosions in the central Shevchenkivskyi district.
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Diplomatic flurry held over Ukraine war
There are still no peace talks and no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II.
Fighting rages in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
US vows to disrupt Russia-Iran ties
The US has promised to undermine Russia and Iran's "deepening and burgeoning" defence relationship, as it announced a new aid package for Ukraine
Russian drones target power in Odesa
Residents of the Ukrainian city of Odesa are largely without power, after Russia's latest attacks forced the disconnection of all but critical infrastructure.
Drone hit leaves Ukrainians without power
Since October, Moscow has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large waves of missile and drone strikes.
Russia shelling suggests shift of war aims
Russia has battered eastern Ukraine's front line in support of the Kremlin's apparently scaled-back plans to secure only the bulk of lands it has claimed.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has celebrated seizing territory in Ukraine as his forces press forward with air and ground attacks in the country's east.
Ukraine shows it can strike deep in Russia
Ukraine has demonstrated an apparent new ability to penetrate hundreds of kilometres deep into its neighbour's airspace with attacks on three Russian bases.
Veterans hubs make a home in the regions
Veterans say connection and comfort are key as the first federally-funded hub opens on the NSW south coast to support the 20,000-strong defence community.
UAE, Ukraine aim for bilateral trade talks
The United Arab Emirates and Ukraine have announced their intention to start talks on a bilateral trade deal, expected to conclude by the middle of next year.
Ukraine drone hits expose Russian defence
Russian commentators say if Ukraine can launch drone strikes hundreds of kilometres deep into the country's air space, it might also be able to hit Moscow.
Russia defiant in face of G7 oil price cap
A G7 price cap on Russian seaborne oil is now in force, however a defiant Russia says it will not abide by the measure even if it has to cut production.
Zelenskiy urges Ukrainians to stay strong
"We cannot allow any kind of internal conflicts and strike that can weaken us all," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the people of Ukraine.
Biden not planning Putin talks for now
US President Joe Biden isn't interested in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine right now, while the G7 has joined the EU on a Russian oil price cap.
Russia says it won’t accept oil price cap
The Russian government says it is preparing its response after the G7, the European Union and Australia announced a price cap on its oil.
Putin open to talks on Ukraine: Kremlin
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to talks about a possible settlement in Ukraine after Joe Biden said he was willing to meet.
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Heaviest Ukraine fighting rages in east
In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, site of the heaviest fighting, Russian forces have tried to make further advances and shelled several towns.
COVID protests grow in China’s Guangzhou
Protesters' clashes with police in Guangzhou have marked an escalation in rallies against China's strict COVID-19 rules.
NATO allies vow more help for Ukraine
NATO will help Ukraine repair energy infrastructure damaged by Russian shelling, in what the alliance's head says is Russia using the cold as "a weapon of war".
Iranian general acknowledges deaths
An Iranian general has acknowledged that hundreds of people have died during a state crackdown on nationwide protests about the death of a woman in custody.
Freezing Ukraine gradually restoring power
Millions of Ukrainians are still in the dark after devastating Russian air strikes as authorities race to restore power and temperatures fall below zero.
Kherson shells killed 32 since liberation
Russian forces who were forced to retreat from Kherson have been shelling the Ukrainian region, killing dozens.
Ukraine braces for renewed Russian attacks
Ukrainians are being warned to prepare for further Russian missile attacks targeting the country's strained energy grid as cold weather boosts demand for power.
Nine dead as Somali troops end hotel siege
Eight civilians and one soldier have died during a siege at a Somali hotel which ended after troops overpowered al Shabaab militants.
Ukraine struggles to fix power for winter
Much of Ukraine remains consigned to freezing darkness by more devastating Russian air strikes on its infrastructure as authorities work to restore power.
Ukraine implores UN to punish Russia
Ukrainian has scrambled to restore power after Russian air strikes plunged cities into freezing darkness, while President Zelenskiy implored the UN to act.
EU parliament target of pro-Kremlin hack
The European Parliament has been targeted by a pro-Kremlin group hours after voting to categorise Russia as a 'sponsor of terrorism'.
Ukraine promises shelters as winter looms
Special "invincibility centres" will be set up around Ukraine to provide electricity, heat, water, internet and mobile phone connections around the clock
Ukraine’s Christmas wish list includes Aussie coal
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko is asking for a shipment of coal before Christmas to help the war-torn nation battle a freezing winter.
Ukraine faces harsh winter amid strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns that half of Ukraine's power capacity has been crippled by Russia, as the country faces a winter with little to no heating.