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Three years in the trenches: From ‘Russia’s losing’ to ‘Ukraine is done for’?
Explore the dramatic shifts in the Russia-Ukraine war over three years, from initial ambitions to the current stalemate.
Ukraine receives remains of 757 soldiers in landmark exchange with Russia
In one of the largest repatriations since Russia's 2022 invasion, Ukraine has received the remains of 757 of its fallen defenders.
Fatal Russian drone strike devastates Ukrainian residential block
In a devastating escalation of drone warfare, Russian forces launched 81 drones across Ukraine, killing four people in Sumy and targeting critical infrastructure. The attack included Iranian-made Shahed drones.
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Deadly drone strikes hit nuclear plant and refinery
In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility. The unprecedented barrage of over 100 drones marks a dramatic intensification of the conflict, drawing international attention as both nations continue their almost daily exchanges of attacks.
NATO boss cancels trip to Ukraine Assistance Coordination Centre in Germany
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has cancelled his trip to the newly established centre in the western German city of Wiesbaden that will coordinate military support for Ukraine, previously scheduled for Wednesday.
Zelensky sees ratings drop as Ukraine war nears 4th year
President Volodymyr Zelensky has seen his approval ratings further eroded at a critical time for the Ukrainian army and as uncertainty grows over future international military aid.
Russian forces liberate key city of Kurakhovo in Donbas - Defence Ministry
Russia's Yug (South) battle group has established control over the key city of Kurakhovo (also known as Kurakhove) to the west of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Ukraine's attack on car with journalists motivated by ideological hatred – case materials
The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a car with journalists on the Donetsk-Gorlovka (Horlivka) highway in the Donetsk People's Republic by prior conspiracy motivated by ideological hatred.
Russia strikes Ukraine's fuel and energy infrastructure in response to long-range missile bombardment
The Russian armed forces launched a massive strike on critical facilities of the fuel and energy infrastructure of Ukraine, which provided the work of the military-industrial complex, in response to Kiev's use of six ATACMS missiles at the airfield in Taganrog, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Russia agrees with Trump remark that strikes deep into Russia escalate situation - Kremlin
President-elect Donald Trump's statement that the decision to launch missile strikes on Russia escalates the conflict coincide with Moscow's position, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Russia to respond to Kiev's Taganrog airfield attack
The response to the Ukrainian armed forces’ strikes on the Taganrog airfield will follow when and in the manner deemed appropriate, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.