Russia launches ‘hellish’ aerial attack on eastern Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad

Six-hour bombardment of the strategic hub in the Dnipropetrovsk region came at the same time as airstrikes killed one person in Odesa

Ukraine proposes new round of peace talks with Russia next week

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterates willingness to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin face to face

Russia strikes on Kyiv kill one and cause fires across Ukraine’s capital

City officials say a subway station in central Kyiv, commercial property, shops, houses and a kindergarten were all damaged in the attacks

Russia using children to design and test its military drones, investigation finds

Teenagers who take part in video games tell of being headhunted to work on technology used against Ukraine

Zelenskyy approves bill weakening anti-corruption bodies despite big protests

Move by Ukrainian president widely opposed and may prove a setback to hopes of country one day joining the EU

Ukraine protests: why are civil society activists angry with Zelenskyy?

A law that changes the country’s anti-corruption agencies has led to the first serious protests against his government

Pressure builds on Zelenskyy over corruption agency changes as protests continue

European leaders urge Ukraine to uphold EU standards after president backs legislation weakening anti-graft watchdogs

Russia and Ukraine agree new POW swaps but no progress on ceasefire talks

During talks that lasted just 40 minutes, Ukraine proposed Putin-Zelenskyy August meeting

Russia launches record attacks on Ukraine as country struggles to defend itself

Moscow’s drone production is improving, leading to rise in salvoes and civilian casualties

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Russia’s Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukraine hackers claim cyber-attack

More than 50 flights axed and 20 delayed as Silent Crow hacking group apparently claims responsibility

Trump pushes for peace deal deadline between Ukraine and Russia to ‘10 or 12 days’

US president gave new details while meeting with UK PM amid continuing pressure on Russia for ceasefire

Sixteen people killed in Russian strike on Ukraine prison, officials say

Another four people were killed in an attack on the Dnipropetrovsk region, officials said

Trump imposes 25% tariff on India plus ‘penalty’ over ties to Russia

US president calls Delhi a friend but criticises policies such as buying arms and energy from Russia amid Ukraine war

Ukraine parliament to vote on law to restore powers of anti-corruption bodies

Move follows protests in Ukrainian cities over bill passed last week that curtailed independence of two bodies

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least six people, Ukrainian officials say

Drone and missile attacks also leave dozens injured on eve of crucial vote on anti-corruption bodies

Putin offers no hint of concessions as he says he wants ‘stable’ peace in Ukraine

Russian president’s remarks come as Kyiv rescuers find more than a dozen dead in apartment block after strikes

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia after threatening tweet from Dmitry Medvedev

Order suggests president might be ready to launch nuclear strike against Russia as tensions rise over Ukraine war

India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials

No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms which base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and economic factors’

Ukrainian attack sparks blaze at Russian oil depot as countries trade strikes

Video shows black smoke pouring from facility in Sochi, while Russian attack on Mykolaiv wounds seven people