Xi, Putin reiterate closeness on call
A call between China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin has reiterated the ideological affinity between Beijing and Moscow.
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Kyiv residents head to air raid shelters
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says air commands across the nation repelled 54 Russian missiles and 11 drones on Thursday.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities
A massive aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Russia has sent people rushing to shelters in what Ukrainian authorities described as "senseless barbarism".
Fight intensifies in bitter Ukraine winter
Fighting has intensified in Ukraine with Russian forces deploying more tanks and armoured vehicles to its front line, a military analyst says.
Russia ultimatum amid fierce Ukraine fight
Towns and cities in eastern and southern Ukraine have been shelled and bombed after Russia's foreign minister said Kyiv must accept Moscow's demands.
North Korean drones breach South airspace
Military planes have been scrambled and warning shots fired after North Korean drones crossed into South Korean airspace over the heavily fortified border.
Russian forces bombard Ukrainian cities
Ukraine says Russia unleashed heavy artillery barrages on its cities, while Moscow claims it forces shot down a drone approaching an air base deep in Russia.
Ukraine warned to brace for Xmas attacks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged his citizens to heed air raid alarms, warning them Russia could "step up" attacks over Christmas.
Russia strike on Kherson kills 10: Ukraine
Ukrainian and Russian officials have traded accusations about a fatal strike on the city of Kherson.
NKorea denies offering munitions to Russia
North Korea has denied delivering infantry rockets and missiles to a Russian private military company, as reported by the United States.
Putin scoffs at US missile plan in Ukraine
The US is refuting President Vladimir Putin's claims that Russia wants to negotiate peace by diplomatic means.
Zelenskiy tells Congress aid ‘not charity’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has used an address to the US Congress to warn that the Ukraine war will shape the world for generations.
Zelenskiy visits troops on war’s 300th day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the frontline city of Bakhmut, hailing the "superhuman" troops there battling Russian forces.
Annexed parts of Ukraine difficult: Putin
Vladimir Putin has ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and made moves to keep greater control of society as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones shower Ukraine
The Ukrainian Air Force says its air defences have shot down 30 drones in the third Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in six days.
Toddler pulled from rubble in Ukraine
The body of a young boy has been pulled from the rubble of an apartment building in central Ukraine after Russia's latest missile attack.
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine
Air alerts have sounded across several parts of Ukraine as Russia launched a large surge of missile attacks across the country.
Ukraine shells Russian-held Donetsk city
Ukraine has bombarded the Russian-held eastern city of Donetsk in some of the biggest attacks in years, a day after Moscow ruled out a Christmas ceasefire.
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.
Ukraine battles Russian assault in east
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are pounding targets in the eastern and southern parts of the country with missiles, drones and artillery.
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.
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.
Drone hit leaves Ukrainians without power
Since October, Moscow has been targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure with large waves of missile and drone strikes.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.