'The final scenario': Putin faces humiliating reality and political ruin
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Many try to celebrate Christmas despite the ongoing war.
Fire at illegal shelter in Russia leaves 22 dead
The building was a 'temporary residence for persons in a difficult life situation'.
Shells pummel Ukraine city of Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
Russian troops were forced to abandon the city last month.
Russian soldiers tried to kidnap Ukrainian orphans, CCTV shows
As many as 13,000 orphans have been taken since the war began.
'City of death': Russia erasing region's Ukraine identity
“It’s really a very brutal inhuman colonial experiment unfolding before our eyes.”
Zelenskyy’s surprise US visit was months in the making
Ukraine president visited Washington this week, first international trip since war began.
Biden welcomes Zelenskyy to US in first trip outside Ukraine since war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington.
Vladimir Putin warns war in Ukraine becoming ‘extremely complicated’
Russian leader’s comments mark another admission military operations could be prolonged.
Zelenskyy visits front-line, Putin praises troops in Kremlin
Both leaders sought to build morale as the conflict grinds through its 10th month.
Russia and China to hold joint naval drills
The exercise will showcase increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.
Nighttime drone attack hits Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus
Putin’s visit to Minsk came hours after Russia’s latest drone attack on Ukraine.
Putin’s war: The inside story of a catastrophe
New York Times: How a 'walk in the park' became a catastrophe for Russia.
‘I saw many tears in the soldiers’ eyes’: Ukrainians turn to religion amid horror of war
Telegraph: Many look for divine guidance or protection.
Dead boy pulled from rubble after hit on Ukraine
Body of a toddler pulled from the rubble after a missile strike in Kryvyi Rih.
Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities have reported explosions in at least three cities.
Russia preparing large-scale offensive deep into Ukraine as far as Kyiv
Ukrainian forces have hit the centre of occupied Donetsk with the biggest wave of strikes.
What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine?
US to supply the missiles in a huge statement of support, but will they be a game-changer?
US to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Russia warns of ‘consequences’
The US will provide Kyiv with the surface-to-air missiles to ward off Russian strikes.
People of Ukraine officially given EU’s top human rights prize
Bloc awarded the prize in October, it has now officially been handed over.
Minutes from annihilation: NZ journalist details close brush with death in Ukraine
Journalist Tom Mutch has had a number of close calls since going to Ukraine.
Russian drone strikes damage five buildings in Ukraine capital
The strikes were a sign that Ukraine's biggest city remains vulnerable to attacks.
Donors pledge millions to get Ukraine through winter
Russian strikes have ravaged power stations, water facilities, other essential services.
'We will win this war: Ukraine's Zelenskyy delivers rousing speech to Parliament
The New Zealand Government is increasing its support for Ukraine.
EU reeling as scandal tarnishes parliament’s credibility
Corruption and bribery scandal linked to Qatar's Football World Cup rocks EU.
Cornered in Ukraine, Putin ditches annual news conference
Putin typically uses the marathon year-end ritual to polish his image.
Russian blogger fined $750 after vivid dream about Zelenskyy
Telegraph: Ivan Losev was found guilty of mocking the invasion of Ukraine.
Missile strike on makeshift barracks kills 200 Russians - Ukraine officials
Russian officials confirmed the missile strike but gave far lower casualties.
'Ugly surprises': Ukraine troops find booby traps in Kherson
Ukraine soldiers are still finding booby traps in homes in liberated areas a month later.
‘I want to talk’: Brittney Griner opened up on flight home
Released basketballer spent most of her 18-hour flight talking with people on the plane.
Serbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo, criticises Nato
Return of Belgrade troops to former Serbian province could drastically increase tensions.
Russia grinds on in eastern Ukraine; Bakhmut 'destroyed'
Bakhmut is in ruins, Zelenskyy says, as Russia's Donetsk province push continues.
Inside the prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner
New York Times: US diplomats pushed for release of the WNBA star and Paul Whelan.