At least nine killed in Russian attacks on towns and cities in eastern and southern Ukraine; dozens of strikes pound Mariupol plant where last fighters holed up

Said by the US to be financed by Yevgeny Prigozhin, an oligarch of partial Jewish descent who is under US sanctions, the gunmen carry out military ops in many African countries

Russian president seeking ways to come out of conflict 'a winner,' is enraged at sinking of top warship, sources tell Financial Times

Ukrainian leader adds that Secretary of Defense Austin will also join visit; repeats call for meeting with Russian President Putin in an effort to 'put an end to the war'

Antonio Guterres heading to meet Russian President Putin on Tuesday, then Ukrainian president two days later

PMs of Spain, Denmark visit Kyiv in latest show of Western support as Biden hails Ukraine for resisting invasion: 'They're tougher and more proud than I thought'

Putin hails successful launch, saying Sarmat will make countries 'think twice' about aggressive intentions against Moscow

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says he expects Israel to aid in custody transfer of Alexander’s Courtyard to Moscow, after recent court decision set back move

Russian leader rejects 'Israeli practices preventing access to Al-Aqsa,' says Moscow will provide Ramallah with food and materials amid rising global prices

Russian official says Moscow prepared to apply pressure to receive contested Alexander’s Courtyard site, after recent court ruling rejected Russia as rightful owner