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‘Guaranteed escalation’: Russia’s new threat if Ukraine accepted into Nato
Zelenskyy announced his nation is submitting an "accelerated" application to join Nato.
How Moscow grabs Ukrainian kids and makes them Russians
Russia deported thousands of young Ukrainians and told them they were not wanted at home.
Iranian-made kamikaze drones strike near Kyiv
Explosive-packed Shahed-136 drones knock out infrastructure near Makariv.
Ukraine's Kyiv area hit by Iranian-made kamikaze drones
Residents awake to air raid sirens for the fourth morning in a row.
Ukraine gloats, Putin humiliated after four choppers downed in 18 minutes
Fresh humiliation for Putin and Russia after more successful Ukrainian attacks.
'Unwavering support': West to bolster Ukraine with air missile defence system
Ukraine has put a priority on bucking up its air defences.
The hunt to arm Ukraine leads to difficult choices
New York Times: US is working to supply Ukraine with Russian arms.
Elon Musk denies bombshell Putin claim
Elon Musk shut down a suggestion that he spoke with Putin about his Ukrainian peace plan.
UN, G7 decry Russian attack on Ukraine as possible war crime
The bombardment in Ukraine struck both energy infrastructure and civilian areas.
Bodies exhumed from mass grave in Ukraine's liberated region
At least 32 bodies have been exhumed from a mass grave in Lyman after Russian occupation.
Bombing Kyiv into submission? History says it won't work
New York Times: Bombing of civilian centres often shown to rally support for resistance.
'Particularly shocking': More missiles launched at Ukraine
Zelenskyy urges G-7 leaders to hit Russia's energy sector with tougher sanctions.
'This nonsense must stop': One word Ukraine doesn't want you to use
Ukrainian officials have doubled down on terrorism accusations against Vladimir Putin.
Russians 'turning on Vladimir Putin and his war'
Head of Britain's GCHQ says Russians are realising Putin 'has badly misjudged' conflict.
Shocking moment TV reporter ducks Russian missile
Hugo Bachega interrupted his address and ducked for cover before a loud bang was heard.
'Preparing for decades': Rogue state joins Putin after missile attacks
Putin ordered 83 missiles to be fired at Ukraine.
'Utter brutality': Russian missile strikes on Ukraine biggest attack in months
At least 11 dead and 64 injured by cruise missile strikes on 14 regions of Ukraine.
Explosions in Ukraine: At least eight dead, 24 wounded in strike on Kyiv
The explosions were heard by journalists and appeared to be result of missiles strikes.
'A terrorist act': Putin's reprisal for bridge explosion strikes apartment block
High-rise residential building collapses under barrage of six Russian missiles.
'Judgment day': Theories about Russian bridge explosion emerge as Putin plots revenge
Putin prepares to step up Ukraine response as theories emerge.
Russia-Ukraine war: Why blowing up the Crimea bridge is a double blow for Putin
Until now an attack on the Kerch bridge seemed unthinkable.
'Humiliated': Putin facing harsh reality, 'unthinkable' plan
Vladimir Putin is running out of options. His best chance of survival is an unlikely route
'Consequences imminent': Russia talks tough after bridge to Crimea targeted
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the blast, which killed three people.
'Punch in the face for Putin': Massive explosion rocks Crimea bridge
A massive explosion has downed a key bridge connecting Russia and Crimea.
Tide is turning: Russian troops 'not as brave' as initial wave, say Ukrainians
The balance of power on the battlefield has changed decisively.
Ukraine's newest weapon: Special rockets that can devastate huge areas in one blast
The new missiles are thought to have been sent in the latest package of US military aid.
Explainer: Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacks
The setbacks have badly dented the image of a powerful Russian military.
Ukraine could recapture Crimea as fleeing Russians flounder
Taking territory annexed by Putin in 2014 is now a 'very real possibility', official says.
Ukraine nuclear workers recount abuse, threats from Russians
A security guard at the nuclear plant survived an attack at his home by Russian forces.
'Neighbours heard screams': Torture chamber found in formerly Russian-occupied village
Investigators have made a sickening discovery in an area taken back from Russian forces.
Putin signs annexation of Ukrainian regions
President vowed to defend Russia's territory, including annexed regions, by any means.
Despite Ukraine war, Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years
Crew also comprises Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world.
Putin signs laws annexing four Ukrainian regions
The move finalises the annexation carried out in defiance of international law.