Russia claims control of Ukraine’s Kherson
Russia is claiming its forces have made advances in Ukraine, at the same time as the Kremlin says it's 'ready to resume talks' on ending the invasion.
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Baby issue for Ukrainians fleeing to Aust
A Ukrainian family granted Australian visas has been barred from boarding a flight to Sydney, as their baby does not have a passport.
Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid
Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support.
Russia strikes Kharkiv, convoy nears Kyiv
A massive convoy of Russian forces has been seen heading toward the Ukraine capital Kyiv, amid fears civilian casualties will escalate.
Ukraine talks begin as Russia isolated
Talks are underway beween Russian and Ukrainian officials as the toll from Russia's invasion climbs, and western sanctions bite into Russia's financial system.
Russian convoy nearing Kyiv, images show
A convoy of Russian ground forces stretching more than five kilometres is 64km from Kyiv, satelite images show.
Putin nuke threat, West bolsters Ukraine
Russia has placed nuclear-equipped forces on high alert, as the West rallies in support of beleaguered Ukraine.
Aussie Ukrainians direct escapes from Kyiv
Australian-Ukrainians have been co-ordinating escapes from Kyiv, and have asked the federal government to grant their relatives visas.
Russia forces blow up Kharkiv gas pipeline
Residents in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv are being warned to cover their windows with damp cloth after Russian forces blew up a gas pipeline.
West blocks Russian access to SWIFT system
The US, EU and UK have agreed to place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector, including a block on its access to the global financial system.
Russian forces enter Ukraine’s second city
Ukrainian forces are holding off Russian troops advancing on the capital Kyiv as the biggest assault on a European state since WWII enters a fourth day.
Ukraine capital girds for Russian assault
Russian forces claim to have captured an airfield northwest of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as the city's mayor says it "has gone into a defensive phase".
Ukraine crisis fuels record petrol prices
Fuel has surged to its highest-ever pump price of more than two dollars a litre in parts of Australia, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine partly to blame.
Ukraine’s president vows to stay put
Missiles have hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as Russian forces press on with a full-scale invasion.
Putin escapes new US Russia sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is an aggressor with a "sinister vision of the world" and a misguided dream of recreating the Soviet Union, Joe Biden says.
Russia seizing Chernobyl, says Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant
UK will ‘hobble’ Russia with sanctions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he UK and its allies will release a barrage of sanctions in response to Russia's 'hideous and barbaric venture' in Ukraine.
PM condemns Russia, more sanctions coming
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denounced the "unilateral, hostile" invasion of Ukraine and announced a further tranche of sanctions against 25 Russians.
Russia in full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting the nation's military as world leaders condemn the attack and vow harsh sanctions.
Australia to impose sanctions on Russia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australia will impose a range of sanctions against Russia, saying Vladimir Putin's "invasion of Ukraine" has begun.
West punishes Russia with new sanctions
Western nations have begun issuing sanctions against Russia over its actions towards Ukraine, with more to come.
Germany halts pipeline, UK sanctions banks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blocked the Nord Stream 2 pipeline while five Russian banks have been sanctioned by the UK as tensions rise over Ukraine.
Australian diplomats evacuate from Ukraine
Australian diplomats have been ordered to leave Ukraine and close the embassy, after Russian forces entered the country.
Putin sends ‘peacekeepers’ to Ukraine
It is not immediately clear what the size of the force that Vladimir Putin is dispatching to Ukraine is, or exactly what their mission will be.
Biden agrees to Ukraine summit with Putin
US President Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as long as Russia holds off on an imminent assault on Ukraine.
Russia, Belarus to extend military drills
Belarus says it is extending military drills with Russia as Western leaders continue to warn of an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Australia won’t sent troops to Ukraine: PM
Australia will not be sending troops to Ukraine in the event of an "regrettably inevitable" invasion by Russia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.
Putin to oversee Russian nuclear drills
Russian president Vladimir Putin will oversee nuclear drills involving the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, in what analysts say is a show of strength.
Russia trying to provoke attack, Kyiv says
Russia is trying to provoke Ukraine into war, but the government there says they are determined to continue peace talks.
Russia prepared to invade Ukraine: Biden
President Joe Biden has accused Russia of readying a false-flag operation in Ukraine's east as renewed shelling prompted renewed fears of an imminent invasion.
Reports Russia ready for ‘limited’ attack
Latest intelligence reports indicate Russia is likely to launch a missile attack in Ukraine, away from large cities.