Russia, Ukraine battle for Bakhmut; grain deal extended
"Very tough, very painful" fighting continues in Ukraine's east, President Zelenskiy says, including in Bakhmut, which has become a focus of Russia's invasion.
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Ukraine’s grim warning on Russian social media meddling
Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko has warned Australia that Russia is exploiting social media divisions to undermine democracy.
US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea
Two Russian Su-27 jets carried out what the US military described as a reckless intercept of the MQ-9 "Reaper" drone in international airspace.
US drone crashes into Black Sea after Russian intercept
A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US military spy drone, causing the unmanned aerial vehicle to crash into the Black Sea, US officials say.
Ukraine, Russia locked in brutal battle in Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia are reporting high casualties in Ukraine's Donbas region, the focus of Moscow's slow, long-running advance into its neighbour's territory.
Ukraine scorns Russian missile strikes, Bakhmut holds
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Ukraine restores power after Russian barrage
Most of Kyiv's power supply has been restored after a Russian barrage targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
Zelenskiy calls Russian shelling ‘terrorist attacks’
Ukrainian officials say shelling by Russian forces has killed three civilians in the southern city of Kherson.
Ukraine digs in as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut
The mayor of Kyiv says explosions have been registered in the southwestern part of Bakhmut in Ukraine and rescue services are on their way.
Russia strikes Ukraine with deadly hypersonic missiles
Russia has used hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to batter Ukraine in a major air strike, killing civilians and hitting infrastructure and residential buildings.
Russians claim control over Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant
Wagner Group's troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, the Russian mercenaries' chief says, as fierce fighting continues.
Pro-Ukraine group blamed for gas pipeline sabotage: NYT
Ukraine's government has denied any part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, after a New York Times report linking it to a pro-Ukrainian group.
Ukraine vows to defend Bakhmut as Russian grip tightens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has vowed to keep fighting for the city of Bakhmut as Russia's Wagner mercenary forces boss calls for more ammunition.
Mercenary chief says Russian gains in Bakhmut at risk
Russia's Wagner chief says his forces could be forced to retreat from the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut if they do not receive ammunition promised by Moscow.
Ukraine under severe pressure defending Bakhmut: UK
British military intelligence says Russian troops and forces of the private military Wagner group have made further advances into Bakhmut.
Russian defence minister visits troops in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has visited Russia's forces in Ukraine amid signs of a possible Ukrainian withdrawal from parts of the city of Bakhmut.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.