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Russia enters Ukraine's Pokrovsk after months of battle

Russia enters Ukraine's Pokrovsk after months of battle

After months of fighting, Russian soldiers have broken through Ukrainian defences and are inside the city of Pokrovsk but are facing "intense" attacks.

No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump

No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump

No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump

No Putin meeting without a Ukraine deal in sight: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again unless a peace deal on Ukraine appears likely.

Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences

Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences

Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences

Russian strike kills four as Ukraine seeks air defences

Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight have killed at least four people and wounded 20, according to officials.

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Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil majors

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil majors

US sanctions over the Ukraine war are an "unfriendly" act but they will not significantly affect the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin says.

US imposes sanctions on two Russian oil companies

US imposes sanctions on two Russian oil companies

The United States says it is prepared to take further action as it called on Moscow to agree immediately to a ceasefire in Russia's war in Ukraine.

Strikes on Ukraine kill six, Putin-Trump summit shelved

Strikes on Ukraine kill six, Putin-Trump summit shelved

Russia has launched a widespread drone and missile attack across Ukraine a day after Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin on hold.

European leaders back Ukraine truce at present lines

European leaders back Ukraine truce at present lines

Leaders from across Europe say the current front line in Ukraine should be the starting point of negotiations for a peace deal with Russia.

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Trump urged Zelenskiy to make concessions to Russia

Trump urged Zelenskiy to make concessions to Russia

Trump urged Zelenskiy to make concessions to Russia

Trump urged Zelenskiy to make concessions to Russia

Donald Trump pushed Volodymyr Zelenskiy to cede territory to Russia and refused to send Tomahawks to Ukraine during a tense White House meeting, sources say.

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine despite Trump's call

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine despite Trump's call

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine despite Trump's call

Russia renews strikes on Ukraine despite Trump's call

Russian fighter jets have dropped a series of guided bombs overnight on Ukrainian cities, primarily targeting the war-ravaged nation's energy infrastructure.

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

The surprise announcement of a US-Russia summit casts doubt on prospects of Ukraine getting Tomahawk missiles when its leader meets with President Donald Trump.

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Emergency power cuts are being introduced in Ukraine as Russian strikes again target the nation's energy infrastructure ahead of winter, Kyiv says.

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stripped the elected mayor of the port city of Odesa of his Ukrainian citizenship.

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading back to the Oval Office to try and persuade Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.

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Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Russian and Ukrainian forces have traded drone attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to US President Donald Trump.

Some kids caught in Ukraine war returned: Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump says eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia strikes Kyiv apartments, energy sites

Explosions have rocked central Kyiv as a major Russian aerial assault set a high-rise ablaze and cut power to parts of the Ukrainian capital.

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Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in the lead-up to winter.

Zelenskiy criticises world 'silence' at Russian attacks

Five people have died in Russian attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he criticised the world's "absence of decisive countermeasures".

EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets

Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.

Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

Russian shelling prevents restoration of a power line needed to cool reactors and prevent a meltdown at Europe's biggest nuclear plant, Ukraine warns.

Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies

Russia has been testing the NATO alliance's readiness and resolve with regular airspace incursions in Poland and the Baltic states, leaders say.

Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority

Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.

'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault

A major attack by Russia on Kyiv has killed at least four people and injured dozens, Ukrainian authorities say.

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