Zelenskiy vows Ukraine will defend ‘fortress’ Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the country's forces will fight for as long as they can to hold onto the city of Bakhmut.
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Life at the front getting tougher, says Zelenskiy.
Russia is throwing everything it has at Ukraine, making life on the frontlines tougher and tougher, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Ukraine says it won’t strike Russia with new missiles
Ukraine says foreign-supplied missiles will only be used to target Russian units in occupied territory while Russian officials warn of a false flag operation.
US expected to send longer-range rockets to Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have been pushed back by a Russian push in the east, but take heart in news they could soon have US rockets that double their firing range.
Russian missile wrecks block as EU leaders visit Kyiv
At least three people have been killed in a Russian strike near the main focus of fighting in eastern Ukraine, as EU officials arrive for talks in Kyiv.
EU offers Kyiv military, financial, political support
The European Union is offering more military, financial and political support to Ukraine as its leaders meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
Nuclear submarine plan motors on as US repairs docks
Australia is charging ahead with plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines despite concerns about repair docks being taken offline in the United States.
Mosque bombing kills 32 in Pakistan
Pakistani officials say an explosion at a crowded mosque inside a police compound has left at least 32 people dead.
Debate on jets for Ukraine as Russia claims gains
New differences have emerged among Kyiv's allies over aid, with the US's Joe Biden ruling out F-16s but France's Emmanuel Macron saying "nothing is excluded".
Russia claims gains in eastern Ukraine
After relentless battles on front lines that have barely moved, Russia is claiming gains in Ukraine's east that add up to its biggest advances in months.
Talks under way on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says talks are under way on allies providing military aircraft to help the country push back against Russia.
Russia launches air attacks on Ukraine
Russia has targeted critical infrastructure with missile strikes since October, causing blackouts and other outages during the bitter winter in Ukraine.
Ukraine under Russian missile onslaught
Russian forces have trained tank, mortar and artillery fire on more than 60 towns and villages as the war in Ukraine drags on.
Israel hits Gaza amid unrust over raid
Israel has launched air strikes on Gaza after militants fired rockets in retaliation for a raid in the West Bank that led to the deaths of nine Palestinians.
Ukraine front situation acute: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of "methodically destroying the towns and villages around them".
Talks underway on missiles, jets: Ukraine
An aide to Ukraine's president says talks are underway on allies providing military aircraft while Russia says a Ukrainian strike on a hospital has killed 14.
Germany answers Ukraine’s plea for tanks
Ukraine has for months been calling for Western main battle tanks that would give its forces the firepower, and Germany has answered that call.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
Germany pressured to approve Ukraine tanks
Poland's prime minister says Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export tanks to Ukraine, as Kyiv pleads for help to boost its defence against Russia.
Allies offer more weapons to Ukraine
The United States is urging Kyiv to hold off from mounting a spring offensive against Russian forces, as the war in Ukraine continues.
Ukraine honours minister killed in crash
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has attended a memorial service to commemorate seven Interior Ministry officials killed in a helicopter crash.
US tells allies to dig deeper for Ukraine
Ukraine's president has thanked allies meeting in Germany but says more support is needed, while the US urged allies to "dig deeper" to help Kyiv beat Russia.
Russia, Belarus begin military exercises
Russia and Belarus have begun joint army exercises and will conduct air force drills in coming weeks, the Belarusian defence ministry said.
Germany closer to Ukraine tanks decision
Western battle tanks could be in sight for Ukraine as Germany says a decision on the weapons will be first on the agenda for its new defence minister.
Aussie troops en route to train Ukrainians
Up to 70 Australian military personnel are being deployed to Britain to help train Ukrainian troops in an effort to strengthen Kyiv's defence against Russia.
New German minister debating Ukraine tanks
The search for survivors from the Dnipro apartment block shelling has been called off as Germany deliberates on whether to supply battle tanks to Ukraine.
Kids, minister among Ukraine crash dead
A helicopter has crashed in fog near a nursery in the Ukrainian capital, killing 17 people including a minister and four children.
Child, minister among Ukraine crash dead
Ukrainian state emergency services have revised down the death toll in a helicopter crash in Brovary outside Kyiv to 14 people, including one child.
Eleven NATO countries pledge Ukraine arms
A group of 11 NATO countries has pledged a raft of new military aid to support Ukraine's war with Russia.
Russia claims control of Ukraine’s Soledar
Russia says it has taken control of Soledar as Ukraine denies it has lost the bloody battle that's devastated the eastern salt-mining town.
Russian missiles hit Kyiv, Ukraine says
Air raid sirens have sounded and blasts have been heard in Kyiv as Russian missile attacks hit critical infrastructure in the Ukrainian capital, officials say.