UN calls for Russia to compensate Ukraine
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to approve a resolution recognising Russia must be responsible for making reparations to Ukraine.
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Ukrainians celebrate as Kherson recaptured
Ukrainians are celebrating what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls "a historic day" after Russian troops' chaotic retreat from the southern city of Kherson.
Donetsk battles ‘hell’, as Kherson mops up
Ukrainian forces face hellish battles in Donetsk, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, while vowing Kherson will recover from the carnage wrought by Russia.
Zelenskiy accuses Russia of war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of war crimes in the Kherson region as authorities race to restore critical infrastructure.
Australians pause to remember war dead
Remembrance Day ceremonies have been held across Australia while many people have stopped for a minute's silence to commemorate those killed in war.
Russia says latest retreat is complete
Russia's defence ministry says the retreat of troops from the west bank of the river dividing Ukraine's Kherson region is complete.
Ukraine has doubts over Russian pull-out
Russia says it is withdrawing its troops from near the strategic southern Ukrainian city of Kherson but Ukrainian authorities are reacting with caution.
Ukraine won’t give up ‘single centimetre’
Ukrainian forces will not yield "a single centimetre" to Russia in battles for control of eastern Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Ukraine warns of attacks on energy plants
Ukraine authorities are expecting more Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.
Zelenskiy open only to ‘genuine’ talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's open to "genuine" talks with Russia to restore Ukraine's borders and grant compensation for Russian attacks.
Putin backs civilians leaving Kherson area
Russian President Vladimir Putin says civilians in parts of Ukraine's Kherson region should be helped to leave the area ahead of a Ukrainian advance.
Aust man dies in Ukraine amid invasion
The death of Australian man Trevor Kjeldal in Ukraine has been described as tragic by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Russia signals retreat in southern Ukraine
A Russian-installed official says Moscow will likely pull troops from the west bank of the Dnipro river in Kherson, but Kyiv fears it might be a trap.
Ukrainian nuclear plant disconnected
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been disconnected from the power grid after Russian shelling damaged high voltage lines.
Ethiopia and TPLF rebels agree to end war
The African Union says Ethiopia's warring sides have formally agreed to a cessation of hostilities in a two-year conflict.
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Ukraine seeks defence of grain corridor
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the world must respond firmly to any Russian attempts to disrupt Ukraine's grain export corridor.
Russian missiles hit apartments in Ukraine
An elderly woman has died in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian port city of Mykolaiv.
Russia rains missiles on Ukrainian cities
Russian missiles have hit cities across Ukraine after Moscow blamed Kyiv for an attack on its Black Sea fleet.
Russia suspends UN Black Sea grain deal
US President Joe Biden has denounced Russia suspending participation in a United Nations-brokered Black Sea grain deal as a "purely outrageous" move.
Russia completes call-up for Ukraine
Moscow has announced the end of its controversial draft for men to fight in Ukraine, while the US has pledged more military aid to Kyiv.
Iran’s Khamenei vows revenge after attack
An attack on a Shi'ite shrine that killed 15 people adds pressure on the Iranian government as it faces ongoing protests over the death of a woman in custody.
Putin jabs at West over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of dangerous times ahead and accused the West of playing a dirty geopolitical game in Ukraine.
Ukrainians hold out, prepare for Kherson
The looming battle for Kherson city at the mouth of the Dnipro River will determine whether Ukraine can loosen Russia's grip on the south.
Ukraine welcomes Australian military aid
Another 30 Australian Bushmaster vehicles will head to Ukraine's front line, while defence personnel will help train troops as part of the latest aid package.
Russia digs in for heavy battle in Kherson
The Kremlin is preparing to defend Kherson, the largest city under its control in Ukraine.
Russia takes ‘dirty bomb’ warning to UN
Russia says its warning that Kyiv is preparing to use a "dirty bomb" in Ukraine will be taken to the UN Security Council.
Russia hits homes, warns of escalation
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in phone calls to Western defence leaders says the Ukraine conflict is trending towards "uncontrolled escalation".
Power cuts in Ukraine amid missile strikes
Ukraine's air force command has reported 33 missiles fired on the country, with 18 of those shot down.
Warn Russia not to explode dam – Ukraine
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy is urging the West to warn Russia that blowing up the Nova Kakhovka dam would be tantamount to using a weapon of mass destruction.
More Russian strikes cut power in Ukraine
Swathes of Ukraine have gone without power after another wave of Russian air strikes pummelled energy facilities on a "very wide" scale.
Russian fighter jet crashes, pilots killed
A Russian Sukhoi fighter plane has crashed into a residential building - the second such accident in a week.