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Zelenskyy would meet with Putin 'to end the war'

Speaking at a press conference inside a Kyiv metro station on Saturday evening, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he 'wasn't afraid' of meeting his Russian counterpart.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says 120,000 civilians stuck in Mariupol as evacuations halt

Ukraine says Russian shelling meant no evacuations were possible from Mariupol on Thursday. The city's mayor alleges 'mass burials' of civilians in a nearby village.

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No Ukraine peace demands received from Russia, says Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president said he not seen or heard about any draft document that Moscow says it has passed on indicating its requirements to end the war.

Ukraine

'New phase of war' as Russia's offensive in east begins

The Ukrainian military’s General Staff said Tuesday that Russian forces are focusing their efforts on taking full control over the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in the east.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to 'destroy the Donbas'

"Russian soldiers are preparing for an offensive in the east of our country in the near future. They literally want to finish off and destroy the Donbas," said Zelenskyy.

Ukraine

Kharkiv: Several dead in Russian rocket attacks on residential flats

The rockets slammed into apartment blocks in the city centre, sparking fires and leaving several dead and injured, journalists in Kharkiv report.

Russia

Russia imposes travel bans on Boris Johnson and other UK politicians

Russia has imposed travel bans on Boris Johnson and other senior UK politicians, citing “unprecedented hostile actions of the British government”.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy warns Russia not to 'eliminate' last Mariupol troops

Ukraine's president says the "elimination" of the last Ukrainian troops in the besieged port by Russian forces "would put an end to all peace negotiations" with Moscow.

Ukraine

We should be proud of surviving 50 days of war, says Zelenskyy

Russia thought Ukraine would crumble within five days, claimed Zelenskyy, so the country should be proud it has survived 50.

Ukraine

Kyiv expects the worst, as Russia vows to step up strikes

Kyiv braces for a tough night after Moskva sinking, as Russia vows to step up strikes in response to what it calls Ukrainian "terrorist" attacks.

Ukraine

'We know this history': Polish and Baltic leaders in show of support

"We know this history. We know what Russian occupation means," said Polish President Andrzej Duda.

Ukraine

Jewel of Russia's fleet sinks after possible missile hit

The flagship, Moskva, was allegedly struck with at least two rockets, Odesa authorities claim. The Kremlin said it sustained damage after a fire broke out.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Mariupol mayor accuses Russia of chemical agent attack

World leaders have pledged military aid and support for Ukraine. Earlier, Mariupol's mayor accused Russia of using a chemical agent on the outskirts of the city.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia will press on with military action

Vladimir Putin vowed that Russia's bloody offensive in Ukraine would continue until its goals are fulfilled and insisted the campaign was going as planned, despite a major withdrawal in the face of stiff Ukrainian opposition and significant losses.

Ukraine

UK promises more military aid to Ukraine, as Russia's losses grow

Boris Johnson became the latest European leader to visit Kyiv, and he praised Ukrainians as "people of iron."

Finland

Finnish government websites hit by cyberattack during Zelenskyy speech

The official websites of the Finnish foreign and defence ministries were both down for several minutes on Friday.

Ukraine

What do we know about the Kramatorsk train station attack?

The rocket attack at Kramatorsk comes as Russia steps up its offensive in the east, and Ukrainian authorities have been trying hard to evacuate civilians.

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Von der Leyen heading to Kyiv to show 'unwavering support' for Ukraine

It comes a day after the bloc agreed on a fifth round of sanctions against Moscow.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Dozens killed as rockets strike train station in Ukraine

Dozens were killed and hundreds were wounded after two rockets hit Kramatorsk station in eastern Ukraine, used by many evacuees in recent days.

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Ukrainians living in Greece mobilise to support Kyiv

On Thursday, people gathered outside the Athens parliament as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Greek lawmakers via video link.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.