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Twenty-two months since Russia invaded, it has about one-fifth of Ukraine in its grip.
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The two leaders spoke this morning about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Vladimir Putin increases military pressure on Ukraine
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Britain ramps up naval support for Ukraine to ‘keep Kyiv in the fight’
The initiative is part of a 10-year security pact to be signed soon with Ukraine.
Ukrainian drone video provides grim look at casualties of war
Russian forces press forward in bid to capture the town of Avdiivka in Ukraine.
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Text attacks on Putin appeared during an annual phone-in on Russian media.
Russian volunteers join Ukrainians to fight Putin’s troops
Young Russian has decided to act — against Russia, his home and country.
'Fight for freedom': EU opens membership negotiations with Ukraine
But Hungary's PM Viktor Orban remains steadfastly opposed.
Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds 53 people
Russia has been stockpiling its air-launched cruise missiles from its heavy bomber fleet.
Putin’s good friends in America
Financial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.
Tom Cruise unexpectedly falls for Russian socialite
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'It's a fight for freedom': Zelenskyy pleads his cause for more US aid
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told leaders in the US he can win against Russia if they help.
Russian opposition leader disappears from max security prison during transfer
Navalny has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism.
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New York Times: As an insult or a line of attack, 'colonial' is enjoying a field day.
Watch: NZ soldier's emotional reunion with son after Ukraine tour of duty
Former infantryman home for Christmas after being shot and blown up by Russian forces.
Vladimir Putin to seek another term as Russian president
Leader is aiming to extend his rule of over two decades.
Path clear for Putin’s fifth term as Russia sets election date
President hasn’t announced his intention to run again, but he is expected to do so.
'Brutality, criminality, and depravity': US files war crime charges against Russian soldiers
It's the first prosecution against members of the Russian armed forces for war crimes.
Putin 'delighted' to be greeted with fanfare in the UAE
Russian president to meet Middle Eastern leaders on rare foreign visit.
'Catastrophic': Russia effectively outlaws LGBTQ+ activism in a landmark ruling
The court labelled the LGBTQ movement as 'extremist' and banned it.
Ukraine insists it sees no sign of Nato war fatigue
More than 650 days into the war, fighting between Russia and Ukraine has bogged down.
Ukraine spy chief's wife ‘poisoned in assassination attempt’
The substances in the target were 'in no way used in everyday life and military affairs.'
Intercepted calls show growing number of Russian soldiers want out of Ukraine war
The urge to flee is common enough that soldiers talk of 500s — people who refuse to fight.
Russia claims it downed dozens of drones headed for Moscow
Russian authorities say Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones.
Olive-picking children killed in latest Syria shelling
Shelling latest violation of truce reached in March 2020 between Russia and Turkey.
Russia launches its largest drone attack since the start of invasion
Russia launched 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine.