Defense minister briefed by Oleksii Reznikov about situation amid ongoing war with Russia; the two talk about Israeli attack alert technology being developed for Ukraine

Officials say Oleksii Reznikov has been trying to arrange call with Yoav Gallant since current government assumed office; Defense Ministry says no official request made

Oleksii Reznikov says Israel should be concerned as Iranians gain operational experience in use of drones; says disappointed with Israel's initial stance on Ukrainian refugees

In postponed phone call, defense minister speaks of commitment to Ukraine but reiterates that 'operational limitations' prevent Jerusalem from providing Kyiv with weapons

A Moscow victory in eastern industrial heartland paves its way to large swaths of territory in center; a defeat would bring Kyiv counteroffensive, perhaps Kremlin upheaval

Fresh off meeting with Putin in Moscow, Antonio Guterres says 'the sooner this war ends, the better -- for the sake of Ukraine, Russia and the world'

Defense minister says protective equipment will be provided to civilian rescue and medical forces, not military, after numerous requests from Kyiv

State Department says sides discussed America's 'unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity' amid Russian invasion

Oleksii Reznikov tells bloc's lawmakers that over 400 schools, 110 hospitals and 1,000 residential buildings destroyed since invasion's onset; calls for stepped up military aid

Two top diplomats reportedly haven't spoken in nearly three months; Ukraine official quoted saying Kuleba unhappy with Lapid meeting Russia's Lavrov ahead of invasion