Moldovan FM Nicu Popescu says he is 'appalled' by Russian strikes on cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, and urges Russia to 'stop killing'

Speaking in Russian, Ukrainian president urges Moscow's forces fighting in Ukraine to surrender: 'You will be treated in a civilized manner'

Kremlin spokesman issues warning following scathing criticism of troops' performance, noting that critiques must 'remain within the law' and there is a 'very thin line'

Israeli intelligence firm says air defense system's battery loaded onto Russian ship bound for Black Sea port; Israel reportedly struck nearby on Thursday

Defense minister acknowledges TV report after May airstrike in Masyaf, says IAF fighters had already departed area

Thousands of Russian officers believed lost in war, damaging military's chain of command, US official says

Fearing Ukrainian counterattacks, Moscow is pressuring its troops 'to further intensify the actions of units in all operational areas' and to produce more territorial gains

Kharkiv has seen especially severe bombardments in recent days, as Ukrainian officials fear another full-scale Russian assault may be looming

Russian shelling that hit an apartment building in the town of Chasiv Yar on Sunday killed at least 15 people, leaving at least 30 buried under wreckage

Two dozen people estimated to be trapped under the wreckage amid recent burst of high-casualty attacks on civilian structures