Ukraine seizes more land in a week than Russia managed in eight months
Kremlin officials admit Kyiv controls 28 settlements in border region.
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Ukrainian officials blindsided Russia after taking the region.
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Times: Legendary boxers, turned political heavyweights, in the fight of their lives.
'Blackmail': Russia sets fire to Ukranian nuclear plant after surprise invasion
Ukrainian president says Russia ‘must be held accountable’ for the provocation.
Trump campaign says it was hacked by Iran
Iran’s foreign ministry has not commented on the Trump campaign's claims.
Moscow rushes to send troops after surprise Ukranian attack
Russia’s military is eager to quash incursion that is now in its fourth day.
How Putin's KGB past shaped the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War
New York Times: Sprawling exchange underscored Putin's loyalty to intelligence services.
Watch: Russian chess player smears pieces with mercury to poison rival
She accused rival of saying ‘nasty things' about her and her relatives 'behind her back'.
How two Russian spies went deep undercover with their children
New York Times: The kids were unaware the family had any ties to Russia.
Trump congratulates Putin over prisoner swap deal
Released prisoners include Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
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.
Kremlin says prisoner swap won’t end fight over Ukraine
Freed members of the Russian opposition reunited joyfully in Cologne, Germany.
High-stakes diplomacy: Inside the deal that led to a blockbuster US-Russia prisoner swap
Months of complex negotiations resulted in the largest prisoner exchange since thCold War.
Who was freed in the prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
New York Times: A list of the 24 prisoners who were exchanged and their backgrounds.
Is Russia at the Olympics and what is ‘AIN’?
The issue of Russia and Belarus athletes at the Olympics remains a contentious subject.
Cold War-style swap: Who is the Russian assassin freed in prisoner exchange?
New York Times: He'd been sentenced for a brazen assassination in Berlin. Now he's free.
US journalist released in biggest East-West prisoner swap since Cold War
Historic swap involves US, Russia, and several EU nations.
'Vocal' Russia dissidents disappear from custody
A number of Russians who are against the Ukraine war have 'gone missing' lately.
Truck and train collide in Russia, 2 dead
A train carrying 800 passengers smashed into a truck on a level crossing.
Wagner fighters killed and Russian helicopter destroyed in Mali ambush
Al-Qaeda-linked group claims responsibility for Wagner convoy attack.
Putin warns US of Cold War-style missile crisis
Russian and US diplomats say relations are worse than they have been in decades.
Fake Games, cyber threats and disinformation: Russia reacts to sporting isolation
Financial Times: Putin has taken an increasingly belligerent stance on the Paris Olympics.
'I am home': Major prisoner swap for Russia, Ukraine
The warring factions have conducted a major exchange of prisoners.
Zelenskyy seeks another Ukraine summit in November
Ukraine hosted delegations from 92 countries in Switzerland last month.
Spy chiefs stoking ‘anti-Russian paranoia’: embassy
An Australian couple are suspected of passing defence secrets to Russia.
Russia mocks Biden's gaffe, hints at 'pro-Russian' US president
Russian state TV highlights Biden's gaffe and questions his mental fitness.
Aussie husband and wife accused of spying for Russia
The Russian-born woman worked in "information systems" for the Army.
Claire Trevett: Luxon suffers amid Biden scrutiny in Nato debut
The photo Luxon was dearly seeking turned out to be the biggest diplomatic blunder.
NZ announces more sanctions over Russia's war
Winston Peters has announced sanctions against seven individuals and 12 groups.
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.