Ukraine's leader says Russians had initially only 'issued ultimatums' but that he has now seen 'some positive shifts' in their dialogue

At briefing to reporters, Ukrainian leader says he hopes Israeli PM can have a positive influence on talks to end war

Ukrainian leader says Russia sending additional soldiers to Ukraine after suffering 'worst losses in decades'; urges Moscow to uphold humanitarian ceasefire in Mariupol

Mikhail Podolyak says Israel urged Moscow 'to assess events more adequately' amid reports premier suggested Ukrainian leader yield to significant concessions to end Russian war

US-based think tank claims Russia launched false flag attack in Belarus to draw Moscow ally into war on its side; UK warns Russian forces are now 25 km from Kyiv

Bloc says allies will aim to suspend Moscow’s membership rights in leading multilateral financial institutions, including IMF and World Bank

Report says some Russian troops bringing ‘chem-bio suits’ amid warnings of possible false flag attack; Zelensky appeals to mothers of Russian troops: Don’t let your kids go to war

Despite the carnage in Ukrainian cities, drawing comparisons to destruction in Syria and Chechnya, analysts say Russia has not unleashed all its airpower during invasion

Prime Minister's Office denies he advised Ukraine president to accept Russia's terms, as ties between Jerusalem and Kyiv sour

Russian strike hits care home for people with disabilities near Kharkiv; Zelensky says EU 'must do more for us' as swathes of the country lose power, heat, and food