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Residents leave stricken Ukrainian city as truce holds

Residents leave stricken Ukrainian city as truce holds

Residents of Oleshky in Ukraine have boarded buses to leave the stricken city in a striking ‌example of co-operation between the conflict's warring sides.

'Cruel': Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform

'Cruel': Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform

'Cruel': Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform

'Cruel': Russian drone strike kills 14 on rail platform

At least 14 people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a railway station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, local authorities say.

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Ukrainian and his Russian officials say there have been no ceasefire violations in the devastated city of Oleshky for 30 hours.

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Two leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare call

Two leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war in rare call

Finland's president and Norway's prime minister have jettisoned the practice of most European leaders of avoiding contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

A local truce between Russian and Ukraine comes as Moscow is accused of war crimes in the broader war, intentionally causing suffering and forcing men to fight.

Zelenskiy says warnings on ballistic strikes restored

Zelenskiy says warnings on ballistic strikes restored

US warnings about Russian ballistic missile ‌strikes that are critical to Ukraine's air defences are fully restored, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction

Musk says he was behind Starlink speed restriction

Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links have been fully restored, as Elon Musk admits he was behind Starlink’s speed restriction.

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Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town

Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town

Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town

Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town

US first lady Melania Trump has helped broker a truce between Russia and Ukraine in war-ravaged town of Oleshky, ahead of new talks in the coming weeks.

Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations

Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations

Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations

Russia bombs Kyiv despite talk of renewing negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has used ballistic missiles carrying cluster munition warheads as both sides exchanged war dead.

Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy

Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy

Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy

Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy

Ukraine's President ‌says Moscow launched 21 ballistic ‌missiles "almost immediately" after fresh talks aimed at ending the war, killing at least two people.

US envoy to meet Putin after Oslo talks with Zelenskiy

US envoy to meet Putin after Oslo talks with Zelenskiy

US envoy to meet Putin after Oslo talks with Zelenskiy

US envoy to meet Putin after Oslo talks with Zelenskiy

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing for a meeting with the leaders of Russia and the US, as an American envoy travels to St Petersburg to meet with Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine leader heads to Norway as Trump tensions mount

Ukraine leader heads to Norway as Trump tensions mount

Ukraine leader heads to Norway as Trump tensions mount

Ukraine leader heads to Norway as Trump tensions mount

US special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting Volodymyr Zelenskiy for talks in Oslo aimed at ending Ukraine's war with Russia.

Zelenskiy says US trying to force Ukraine capitulation

Zelenskiy says US trying to force Ukraine capitulation

Zelenskiy says US trying to force Ukraine capitulation

Zelenskiy says US trying to force Ukraine capitulation

Washington is taking too long authorising delivery of weapons critical to Ukraine's defence from Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

More attacks as Zelenskiy and Trump trade barbs

More attacks as Zelenskiy and Trump trade barbs

More attacks as Zelenskiy and Trump trade barbs

More attacks as Zelenskiy and Trump trade barbs

There's been more strikes by Ukrainian and Russian forces as their leaders continue criticising each other.

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Zelenskiy blasts diesel deal, backs EU role in talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a European Union summit in Brussels that Russia does not want peace.

EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes

The EU Commission president says the ‌bloc will continue to support ‌Ukraine as Donald Trump labels strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace".

Ukraine says SpaceX hampers drones for attack, defence

Volodymyr ‌Zelenskiy says for a second night running, Ukraine received no warning from its partners of a Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv.

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned Russia for not abiding by Donald Trump's energy ceasefire, as Ukraine says more power facilities have been hit.

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Kyiv says Russia hit six Ukraine energy targets

Russia has yet to confirm a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump.

Trump blindsides Ukraine with 'energy ceasefire' post

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy admits he was blindsided by Donald Trump's surprise announcement on social media of an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia.

Trump says Ukraine should ditch Zelenskiy

Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia.

Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12 after US move

Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.

US says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the war in Ukraine ‌needs to end in a negotiated settlement as quickly as possible.

Russian strike on Ukrainian bus stop leaves 30 dead

Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of deliberately targeting civilians as its latest pre-winter wave of attacks killed dozens of people at a bus stop.

Russia denies second case linked to Siberian plague lab

Russia's ‌health regulator has rejected reports that ‌a second person fell ill following the death ‌of ‌a ⁠worker at a plague research laboratory in Siberia.

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