Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war
The United Nations General Assembly has passed a non-binding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from Ukraine.
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Zelenskiy determined as war drags into second year
As fighting rages on in Ukraine's east and south, its allies around the world have showed their support on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
Australia announces new drones for Ukraine defence
The one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being marked by Australia with the donation of new drones to aid Kyiv's defences.
On war anniversary eve, Putin talks of boosting nukes
Vladimir Putin says that for the first time, Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles - a weapon able to carry nuclear warheads - will be deployed this year.
Putin suspends nuclear pact as US champions Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin says Russia is suspending its role in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty and could test nuclear weapons if the US does so first.
Ukraine a hostage to Western overlords, Putin says
President Vladimir Putin has told Russia's political and military elite that Russia will "carefully and consistently resolve the tasks facing us" in Ukraine.
If China allies with Russia, it could mean WWIII: Kyiv
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is warning China to pick sides in the war carefully, as the country's top diplomat visits Moscow.
Biden vows support as long as needed on visit to Kyiv
A visit to Kyiv from US President Joe Biden is the most important visit in the entire history of Ukraine-US relations, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Aust envoy return to Kyiv ‘in interest of both nations’
The Ukrainian ambassador says he wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next level, which includes bringing Australia's ambassador back to Kyiv.
Darwin commemorates WWII bombing anniversary
Dignitaries and locals have gathered in Darwin to remember the day WWII air raids killed more than 250 people in the largest attack ever on Australian soil.
Ukraine says Russian losses are ‘significant’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has suffered "extraordinarily significant" losses near the town of Vuhledar in the Donbas region of Ukraine.
Ukraine troops prepare in case Russia captures Bakhmut
Ukrainian troops prepare to defend towns that might be the next targets of a Russian offensive.
Ukraine reports more attacks as Russians take village
Ukraine has reported a new barrage of missile attacks from Russia causing more winter power outages.
Ambassador calls for Aust envoy to return to Kyiv
The Ukrainian ambassador says he wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next level, which includes bringing Australia's ambassador back to Kyiv.
Ukraine seeks more weapons from Western allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging Western allies to quicken their military support for his war-torn nation.
Ukraine tries to hold line as security leaders gather
As Ukraine battles Russian missiles and frontline assaults, top politicians and military leaders are gathering in Munich to discuss how best to support Kyiv.
Australia stands in solidarity with Ukraine against war
Ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Australian parliamentarians have shown bipartisan solidarity with and support for Ukraine.
Russian strikes after NATO ramps up Ukraine support
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched missile strikes across the country after NATO countries vowed to increase military aid to Kyiv.
Russia claims advances as Ukraine urges faster aid
Moscow has declared breakthroughs against Ukrainian forces in Luhansk as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says "speed is of the essence" for allies' military aid.
NATO weighs arms for Ukraine, Russia batters Bakhmut
Russia's bombardment of Bakhmut is intensifying and a capture would provide a stepping stone for Russia to advance on two bigger Donetsk cities.
‘Depleted’ Ukraine needs more ammunition, says NATO
Ukraine is burning through ammunition faster than the West can produce it, NATO's Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned.
New Russian offensive under way in Ukraine, says NATO
Russia's long-awaited offensive has begun in eastern Ukraine, NATO's chief says, as alliance members prepare to meet to discuss further military aid for Kyiv.
Russia steps up attacks as war nears first anniversary
Russia is claiming incremental gains along the Ukrainian front line as fighting focuses on Bakhmut, in the east, ahead of the war's first anniversary.
Wagner boss says Ukraine conflict could take years
The war in Ukraine will go on for two more years if Russia's objectives are to be met, says the head of the private army fighting for Moscow.
US says object size of small car shot down over Alaska
A US fighter jet has shot down a high-altitude object that was the size of a small car over Alaska on President Joe Biden's order, the White House says.
Russia strikes Ukraine power grid, gains ground in east
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko says Russian missiles have struck power facilities in six regions, causing blackouts across much of the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.