Ukraine confirms withdrawals around capital and Chernihiv, as ceasefire talks appear to produce first fruits, but Zelensky warns Russians regrouping for counterattack on Irpin

Ukrainian official estimates at least 5,000 have died in besieged Mariupol, but number could be twice that; Russian negotiators arrive in Turkey ahead of peace talks

Near-stalemate in fighting may cause Russia to temper demands, but Ukraine doesn't want 'separation line'; Kyiv says Mariupol being turned 'into dust' by Russian shelling

UK warns Russia is moving to encircle Ukrainian forces in Donbas region; Ukrainian military intel chief accuses Moscow of trying to split up country in a Korea-like scenario

'Russian language will now be associated only with you, with your explosions and murders, your crimes,' says Ukraine leader as Moscow's invasion grinds into war of attrition

Britain's defense ministry suggests Moscow resorting to 'indiscriminate use of air and artillery bombardments' and sieges on Ukrainian cities

Muslims in Ukraine to fight during Ramadan, says president; Qatar ruling emir takes aim at Israel, says accusation of antisemitism used 'wrongly' to target critics

Ukrainian rights official has said over 1,300 people, including many children, were hiding in the building targeted by Russia

With Moscow's offensive largely stalled, the Russian leader's original plans are in tatters; but this could lead to even greater escalation and destruction

'We need to reach peace. Russia should also want peace,' Ukrainian leader says after call with PM, but gives no details of what was discussed