Passenger car runs into president's vehicle as it passes through capital after trip to liberated Kharkiv; driver administered emergency care

Country's independence day, which coincides with half-year anniversary of war, proceeds without major fanfare amid fears of Russian attacks; US to announce $3 billion aid package

Former heavyweight champ and Zelensky rival, who proudly displays a menorah on his shelf, tells ToI that Ukraine is fighting for Western values, but needs more aid

Russian strikes come after pro-Kremlin separatists called on Russia to 'liberate Russian cities founded by the Russian people'; Ukraine counteroffensive gaining momentum, UK says

Parents bring children to view captured vehicles in the heart of Kyiv and remains of armored column in suburbs

For 1st time in 3 weeks, Ukraine capital hit in what mayor calls 'intimidation'; Moscow's forces seize Severodonetsk, battle moves to neighboring Lysychansk

Macron, Scholz and Draghi take train from Poland in 1st visit since start of Russian invasion; will meet Zelensky as Kyiv pushes for official candidate status to join EU

Senior official claims half of Severodonetsk back under nation's control after Moscow's forces driven back

'We will draw the appropriate conclusions,' Russian leader warns after Kyiv struck in missile barrage for first time since end of April

Unspecified 'infrastructure' attacked in first airstrike on Kyiv since late April, showing Moscow is still ready to hit capital despite focus on Ukraine's east