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Russia pounds east Ukraine, taking advantage of Kyiv’s’ ‘weakened defences’ Ukrainian defenders hold the line and strike back at Russian ports, airfields and refineries. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 27 seconds 02:27
Japan, South Korea announce sanctions over Russia-North Korea arms trade Pyongyang is accused of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Moscow for its use in the war against Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819 As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments.
Russia arrests another general on bribery charges Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials.
Russia-Ukraine war updates: Ukraine’s east sees most intensive battles Ukraine’s top commander says Russia is pressing on the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove fronts in Donetsk and Kupiansk in Kharkiv.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818 As the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments.
Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border Exercises involve Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and are seen as warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817 As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.
Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine’s war with Russia Ukraine’s leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation ‘most difficult’ since invasion. play-arrow Video Duration 02 minutes 48 seconds 02:48
Russian playwright and director go on trial over ‘justifying terrorism’ Director Yevgeniya Berkovich and writer Svetlana Petriychuk were arrested over their play Finist, the Brave Falcon.
Russian court hands 25 years to arson plotter accused of Ukraine links Lawyers for Ilya Baburin say there is no evidence of his involvement in the crimes in Siberia in 2022.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 816 As the war enters its 816th day, these are the main developments.