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Fighting reaches outskirts of Ukrainian stronghold

Fighting reaches outskirts of Ukrainian stronghold

As Ukraine endures relentless air assaults, a top army official says Russian forces are closing in on a heavily defended ‌area in the eastern Donetsk region.

Fourth strike on Russia port deepens environment crisis

Fourth strike on Russia port deepens environment crisis

Fourth strike on Russia port deepens environment crisis

Fourth strike on Russia port deepens environment crisis

The Russian port of Tuapse has been struck for the fourth time in just over two weeks, with toxic black smoke and spilled oil doing untold damage.

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil facilities and port

Ukrainian drones have again hit oil infrastructure in the city of Perm in central Russia and the Black Sea port of Tuapse.

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Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone as a Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil pumping station in Russia.

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

Ukraine hits refinery, Putin says attacks intensifying

President Vladimir Putin has complained about a growing number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites in Russia, pointing to strikes on oil facilities.

Strikes kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

Strikes kill at least 16 on Chernobyl anniversary

At least 16 people have been killed by strikes in Ukraine and Russia on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Chernobyl survivors recall battle against invisible foe

Chernobyl survivors recall battle against invisible foe

A Chernobyl survivor who helped clean up after the world's worst nuclear disaster recalls the hardest part was convincing people of the danger they faced.

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Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, killing 10

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, killing 10

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, killing 10

Russian forces pound Ukraine's Dnipro, killing 10

The latest Russian attack on Ukraine's Dnipro region has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

Russian oil pipeline reopening unblocks EU loan

The EU officials approved the massive loan to Ukraine shortly after a pipeline bringing Russian oil to Hungary was reopened.

Russia 'has taken 1700 square km' of Ukraine in 2026

Russia 'has taken 1700 square km' of Ukraine in 2026

Russia 'has taken 1700 square km' of Ukraine in 2026

Russia 'has taken 1700 square km' of Ukraine in 2026

Russia's most senior general says his forces have taken 80 Ukrainian settlements and more than 1700 square kilometres of territory so far in 2026.

Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system

Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system

Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system

Ukraine pushes for European missile defence system

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his government is in talks with other countries to create a "European anti-ballistic missile defence system".

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries, Baltic Sea port

Ukraine's troops have stepped up attacks ‌on Russian oil depots and refineries - key sources of revenue for Moscow's war budget.

Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital

Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital

Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital

Russian missiles target civilians in Ukrainian capital

Russia has attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles, targeting infrastructure as well as residential areas in the capital Kyiv.

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Ukraine to produce drones in Norway, officials say

Norway will ‌support the production of military drones in Ukraine while officials in Oslo will receive data in return, the leaders of the two countries say.

Kyiv, Moscow swap prisoners of war, ceasefire shaky

Kyiv and Moscow have swapped prisoners of war as a 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter began, with both sides making accusations of breaches.

Ukraine, Russia approach 32-hour truce with doubts

Ukraine's foreign ‌minister is urging Russia to extend a planned ceasefire beyond Easter.

Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day ‌period for Orthodox Easter.

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Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials

Two Libyan officials say Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and have used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean.

Ukrainian drones spark fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have attacked the ‌Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply, Russia authorities say.

Explosives found near pipeline as Hungary vote looms

Powerful explosives have been found near a pipeline in Serbia that ‌carries Russian gas to Hungary, raising eyebrows days before the country goes to the polls.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation'

Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.

Zelenskiy says talks with US 'positive', Russia strikes

Ukraine wants negotiators to pass the offer of an Easter ceasefire on to the Russian side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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