Marines surrender in Mariupol, Russia says
Russia claims more than 1000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the besieged port city of Mariupol, Moscow's main target in the eastern Donbas region.
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Chemical weapons fears in Mariupol
Ukraine is checking reports that Russian forces used chemical weapons in the besieged city of Mariupol, as civilians flee the east before an expected offensive.
East Ukraine focus of new Russian assaults
Ukrainian forces have repulsed assaults in the east, UK intelligence says, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of a new Russian attack.
Ukraine calls for support as assault looms
With Austria's leader set to meet Vladimir Putin to call for an end to the conflict, Ukraine's armed forces are bracing for a new Russian offensive.
Battle looms in east as more graves found
Russian forces are readying to focus their assault on Ukraine's east.
Australia steps up Russia sanctions
Labor has pledged it will support rebuilding Ukraine after the violent invasion by Russia, as Australia steps up its military aid and sanctions.
Civilians urged to flee in eastern Ukraine
Air raid sirens have rung out and civilians are being urged to flee in eastern Ukraine, as the country reels over a Russian attack on a crowded train station.
Rockets hit Ukraine train station, 30 dead
More than 30 people trying to evacuate to safety have died in a Russian rocket attack on a train station in eastern Ukraine, the state rail company says.
Ukraine says rocket strike kills 39
Ukrainian authorities say at least 39 civilians have been killed in a Russian rocket attack on a railway station in east Ukraiane.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
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.