Dmytro Kuleba says 'every war ends in a diplomatic way,' but Russia must first stand trial for war crimes, claims US Patriot missiles will be fast-tracked for operation

Russia says three servicemen were killed by debris at the Engels airbase, which houses Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers

Ukrainian foreign minister says the question of Moscow's permanent seat already under discussion in diplomatic circles, after years of calls for reform of international body

Russian media says 'technical servicemen' dead after UAV shot down at low altitude, in second attack on Engels base within weeks

Russian president tells state TV his country is prepared to negotiate 'acceptable outcomes' to conflict, even as Kherson region battered by 71 shells in 24 hours

While Ukrainian Orthodox usually observe holiday on January 7 along with Russian Orthodox Church, this year many are celebrating on December 25 -- in pointed rejection of Moscow

Intelligence cited by Channel 12 indicates Iranian pilots are already training with Russian-made jets

Presidential adviser says Tehran gearing up to boost supplies to Moscow, ignoring international sanctions; Mossad chief also warns of increase in arms deliveries to Kremlin

Ukrainian president calls Russian attack on recently recaptured city 'killing for the sake of intimidation and pleasure'

Death toll in occupied city may never be fully known; meanwhile, large swaths of the city are devoid of life, with fire-blackened walls and dust from Russian construction