'Ball of fire': Ukraine launches massive drone strike
Ukraine has targeted Russia with its biggest drone attack so far.
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Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy orders reshuffle to give Ukraine ‘new energy’
A total of six ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, have resigned.
Four Ukraine ministers quit, Russian missiles ‘kill 50′
The exit of the three ministers adds to the uncertainty around the Ukraine government.
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Watch: Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video circulating shows a drone using a substance strong enough to melt steel.
Drone rains down molten thermite on Ukrainian battlefield
Video shows an unmanned aerial vehicle setting alight a line of trees with a substance that is hot enough to melt steel. Video / Fair Use
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Ukraine mourns celebrated F-16 fighter jet ace killed by friendly fire
Tributes paid to pilot killed during Russia missile barrage.
'We want justice': Zelenskyy claims Russian invasion a way to end war
Zelenskyy claims he has no plans to permanently annex Kursk. It's just a means to an end.
Top defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soar
Financial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.
Ukraine warns Belarus to not make 'tragic mistakes' in war
Ukraine has explained it has no interest in taking unfriendly action against Belarus.
Ukraine captures scores of Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive
Ukraine has taken about 240 Russian troops prisoner since the surprise invasion of Kursk.
The risk Ukraine is taking by seizing Russian territory
'Russia won’t allow any of their territory to be occupied permanently.'
Western airlines slash flights to China
Financial Times: Chinese rivals take market share as US and European carriers struggle.
Ukraine 'hits third bridge' in Kursk assault
Ukraine appears to be wearing down Russia's war machine.
What to know about Ukraine’s cross-border assault into Russia
New York Times: The incursion caught Russia by surprise and signified a shift in tactics.
Analysis: Kursk incursion has Putin 'hiding from a crisis'
ANALYSIS: Moscow's slow response to the Kursk operation highlights Putin's flaws.
'Need to know they’re not alone': Kiwi-Ukrainians urge solidairty on Independence Day
The day will mark more than two-and-a-half years since the illegal Russian invasion.
Ukraine says incursion into Russia creates buffer zone
Ukraine caught Russia by surprise when it claimed the Russian territory of Kursk.
Another fleet of emergency vehicles for Ukraine
Sixteen ambulances will be transported to the wartorn country.
Ukraine seizes more land in a week than Russia managed in eight months
Kremlin officials admit Kyiv controls 28 settlements in border region.
Ukraine says it has no interest in occupying Kursk area
Ukrainian officials blindsided Russia after taking the region.
'Blackmail': Russia sets fire to Ukranian nuclear plant after surprise invasion
Ukrainian president says Russia ‘must be held accountable’ for the provocation.
Moscow rushes to send troops after surprise Ukranian attack
Russia’s military is eager to quash incursion that is now in its fourth day.
Ukraine finally deploying F-16 fighter jets
The arrival of the jets is a milestone for Ukraine after many months of waiting.
'The Black Sea fish will enjoy their new home': Ukraine sinks $300m Russian sub
The Rostov-on-Don was hit during a bombardment on occupied Crimea.
Putin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisis
Russian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.
'I am home': Major prisoner swap for Russia, Ukraine
The warring factions have conducted a major exchange of prisoners.
Biden introduces Zelenskyy as Putin
President Biden introduced Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as Putin, "Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin." Video / The White House
Russian court orders arrest for dissenter Navalny's widow
Widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny to be arrested in absentia.
Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack on children's hospital
Deadly strike on Ukrainian children’s hospital was likely direct hit from Russian missile.
In one image: The Ukraine children’s hospital surgeon
NY Times: Single photo captures a day of horror at children's hospital hit by missile.