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Russia plans attack on Poland 'to test Nato and divert aid from Ukraine'
Washington claims the plot could be launched within months, using missiles or troops.
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Russian troops pushing into Ukrainian fortress city in major advance
Ukraine says the city of Kostyantynivka is no longer controlled by either side.
European leaders to meet in Berlin for Ukraine talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host leaders from France, Britain, Italy and Poland.
Russia vows retaliation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest attack of the war
The refinery provides more than 50% of diesel fuel and aviation fuel for the region.
British PM says UK will supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine and up sanctions on Russia
The Prime Minister was speaking ahead of a G7 summit session later today.
Russian drone strikes spark fire at heritage-listed Kyiv monastery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked G7 leaders to press Russia for peace.
Russia Ambassador says there are 'no war crimes' in Ukraine – I’ve seen the barbarism
OPINION: The diplomat is 'whitewashing, denying, obfuscating' – NZ journalist Thomas Mutch
The war in Ukraine has now gone on longer than World War I
New York Times: Reaching 1569 days, the war has now outlasted WWI.
Zelenskyy invites King Charles to Ukraine after meeting at Windsor Castle
The monarch had a private audience with the Ukrainian President during his UK visit.
European leaders back Zelenskyy call for direct talks to end Ukraine war
The Ukraine President met with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany in London.
‘Deluded’ Putin has missed chance for peace as Zelenskyy meets Europe ‘Big 3′
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said things will only get worse for Russian troops.
Russian strikes kill five, damage nuclear storage facility: Kyiv
Five people were killed as Russian drones hit targets across Ukraine.
Hundreds of drones strike Russia in deadly attack on last day of economic forum
Moscow and Kyiv have intensified drone strikes on each other in recent months.
Putin vows that Russia will pursue war goals and rejects meeting with Zelenskyy
The Russian leader also rejected claims that the country's economy was falling apart.
Zelenskyy tells Putin: Your political survival depends on peace in Ukraine
In a rare open letter, the Ukrainian leader also proposed a face-to-face meeting.
Ukrainian drones hit Saint Petersburg ahead of international economic forum
Ukraine said drones hit an oil terminal and a naval base in Saint Petersburg.
‘Nightmare’: Russian attacks kill 23 across Ukraine
Sixteen people, including two children, died when a Dnipro block collapsed.
Russia accused of kidnapping Ukrainian children and turning them against their country
Unlawful deportation of civilians and hostage-taking are classified as war crimes.
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US told to evacuate its Kyiv embassy as Russia vows further attacks on Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gave the warning to Washington via phone.
Russia unleashes one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, using dreaded hypersonic missile
Four people were killed and more than 100 wounded in Kyiv and nearby areas.
‘Mass ballistic missile attack’ targets Kyiv in Russian revenge over dormitory strike
There are currently reports of at least four locations affected by the attack.
Ukraine and US warn of possible Russian strike with nuclear-capable missile
Last week, Russia’s Army conducted three days of nuclear weapons drills.
6 dead and dozens hurt after Ukraine drone attack hits Russian college dormitory
As many as 15 others remained missing, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine leader wants UK, France and German to get Putin to the negotiating table
Alliance of European nations would replace US as mediator in conflict.
Large-scale drone attack on Russia is ‘justified’, says Ukraine president
Almost 600 drones were fired at Russia, with many aimed at the capital Moscow.
Kiwi volunteer medic missing in Ukraine feared killed on first day in combat
Jeremy Braggins vanished during his first combat mission near Kramatorsk.
Ukrainian drones destroy $68m Russian plane at airbase
Rare Russian amphibious aircraft hit in drone strike deep behind enemy lines.
Russia targets Kyiv with hundreds of drones and missiles in deadly attack
The Russian strikes lasted for hours and claimed the lives of at least two children.
Putin to deploy Satan II nuclear missile this year
Experts say the missile's range is about 18,000km, not 35,000km as Russia claims.