Russian mercenary boss says Bakhmut ‘surrounded’
The head of Russia's Wagner private army claims the city of Bakhmut is almost completely surrounded, while Ukrainian forces admit the situation is "critical".
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Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Russia battles ‘saboteurs’
Russia claims its forces are battling Ukrainian saboteurs in a cross-border region, while Ukraine continues to hold on in the key eastern city of Bakhmut.
Ukraine says forces may pull out of key city of Bakhmut
The Ukrainian military might pull troops back from the key stronghold of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian presidential advisor says.
Russians intensify assault on Bakhmut, Ukraine digs in
Russian forces have pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where Kyiv describes the attacks as constant.
Russia fights to encircle Ukraine defenders in Bakhmut
The battle for Bakhmut has intensified as Russian forces try to cut Ukrainian supply lines in a bid to claim their first major prize in over six months.
If China arms Russia, it will pay, says the US
China will face serious repercussions if it decides to provide lethal aid to Russia, the White House has warned.
Putin: Russia ‘can’t ignore NATO nuclear capability’
Vladimir Putin says the West wants to liquidate Russia and that NATO's "nuclear capabilities" cannot be ignored, after new sanctions were imposed on Moscow.
One year into war, Ukraine mourns dead and vows victory
A year since Russia invaded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to keep fighting and reiterated calls for more Western weaponry to help.
A year on, Ukraine asks for more Australian ‘mateship’
As Australia reflects on the first year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the nation's ambassador says a "business as usual" approach won't secure victory.
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.
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.