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Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Kharkiv's mayor says a Russian ballistic missile has struck a five-storey residential building, killing at least 10 people.

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Russia, Ukraine swap 300 troops on second exchange day

Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war for the second time in two days.

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine to swap a total of 1000 prisoners

Russia and Ukraine ‌have exchanged 200 prisoners of war on each side and ‌will ⁠swap another 300 within the next day, officials say.

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks postponed due to Mideast war

Russia-Ukraine peace talks postponed due to Mideast war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away.

Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter

Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter

On the first day of meteorological spring, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Ukrainians for surviving their fourth winter at war.

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if ‌Russia attacks.

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.

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Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there are reports of more US-brokered peace talks between the warring parties.

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.

Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv

Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv

Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv

Ukraine-Russia wrap peace talks as Trump pressures Kyiv

US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia have wrapped in Geneva, amid low hopes of a major breakthrough, with land remaining the major sticking point.

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is in Geneva for a round of US-brokered talks with Russian officials as the nearly four-year-war grinds on.

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine delaying restart of oil pipeline: Slovakia

Ukraine has been accused of delaying the restart of a pipeline carrying Russian oil to eastern Europe.

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Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port

A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.

Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands

Russia has intensified its winter campaign of strikes on Ukraine's power grid, plunging major cities into long periods darkness in ‌freezing temperatures.

Ukraine's Kyiv under 'massive' attack from missiles

Russian forces have bombarded Kyiv in a "mass attack" on Ukraine's capital with both ⁠residential and non-residential buildings hit, officials say.

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Changes underway to Ukraine's air defences

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has flagged changes to Ukraine's air defences, as the nation grapples with widespread power outages and temperatures plummet to minus 19C.

Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, 'last battles' rage

Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances around the city of Pokrovsk and ⁠along the front line as Moscow seeks to capture the whole of the Donetsk region.

Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.

Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.

US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.

Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners following UAE talks

Ukraine-Russia peace talks will continue ⁠in the near future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after the latest meeting in Abu Dhabi.

Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of talks

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for a new round of US-brokered talks to end their conflict.

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