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One of the aircraft falls near Russian Defence Ministry’s main headquarters.
'Destruction is enormous': Russian strike destroys Ukraine landmark
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'Heinous crime': Ukraine launches cluster bombs at Crimea
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Russia: Odesa strike 'retribution' for Crimea bridge bombing
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Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain
It’s the end of a breakthrough accord that the UN and Turkey brokered last summer.
Traffic on key Crimea bridge halted after attack kills 2
One of its sections was blown up in what Russian officials said was a Ukrainian attack.
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Russia to build prison colonies and detention centres where torture is routine
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Hipkins' meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy scrapped but pair meet in corridor
Hipkins promises ongoing support for Ukraine in quick chat with the president.
Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny, Kremlin says
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'Terrorist regime': Russia lashes out after latest missile strike attempt
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Nato’s celebrated unity faces fresh strains
Joe Biden and his counterparts are heavily invested in demonstrating harmony.
500 days of war: Russia hits out as Zelenskyy brings home commanders
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 500th day of the war by hailing soldiers.
Kiwi’s brush with death in Ukraine: 'The most terrifying moment of our lives'
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Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine.
Wagner chief Prigozhin is in Russia, President of Belarus says
President Alexander Lukashenko helped broker a deal for Prigozhin to end his rebellion.
Russian missile attack on Lviv kills four, wounds more
Lviv's mayor said around 60 apartments and 50 cars in the area of the strike were damaged.
'Extremely alert': Ukraine and Russia fight for nuclear plant
Neither side provided evidence to support their claims of an imminent threat.
Russia open to prisoner swap of US reporter accused of espionage
Evan Gershkovich has been held behind bars in Moscow since March on charges of espionage.
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin says Russia is 'united as never before'
Putin is hoping to project confidence after the recent revolt by the Wagner Group.
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Russia claims to foil Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
The incident was the first known assault on the Russian capital since an abortive mutiny.
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