Ukraine

Kremlin states lowering level of diplomatic relations a standard practice for states that face hostile manifestations

Currently 4.2 million Ukrainians are registered as refugees across the EU

The Czechs said in May that first 50,000 to 100,000 artillery shells to reach Ukraine in June

Czech Republic leads effort to buy ammunition, with funding from NATO allies

Russian anti-air defence systems destroyed 29 drones in the Belgorod region and one in Voronezh

US warns Moscow that any refusal to negotiate would result in increased US support for Ukraine

EU signals both countries on a path away from Russian influence and towards greater integration with the West

After two officers accused of plotting assassinations, Zelenskiy directs new chief to clear ranks in the guard service

Ukrainian veteran Yehor Sobolev reflects on Ukraine's EU aspirations amid ongoing conflict with Russia

'This Russian terror through guided bombs must be stopped and can be stopped,' says Ukrainian President Zelenskiy

Russia sees pressing need for comprehensive security talks with US that include the subject of Ukraine, says Kremlin

ECRI says "admirable efforts" have been made to support Ukrainians since war started in February 2022

Russian president says peace talks won't happen if Kyiv insists on Russian forces' withdrawal from Ukraine

Putin also repeats his call for Ukraine's "denazification", based on what Kyiv calls an slur against its leadership

China, along with Brazil, is pushing a separate peace plan that calls for participation of both warring parties

FO spokesperson says there has been no exchange of letters between Pakistan and India

No details on his itinerary were immediately available

President Joe Biden is in Italy to attend 50th G7 Summit from June 13-15

Announces $225m tranche on sidelines of D-Day events in Paris

Russia isn't invited to the June 15-16 meeting, China will stay away, requiring both warring sides for any peace talks

More than 44,000 fans were in jovial mood at kick-off

Sources say Islamabad likely to skip summit as part of its efforts to maintain ‘neutrality’

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, as well as Poland, Finland, and Norway, will join initiative

Kyiv's outmanned troops are battling new Russian offensive in northeast as well as assaults in the easT

At least two civilians were killed and five were injured during heavy shelling of border settlements

Ukraine air force shot down 39 of 55 Russian missiles, pressure builds on Ukraine's beleaguered energy system

The UN monitors said the Hwasong-11 series ballistic missiles were first publicly tested by Pyongyang in 2019

Consular services for military-age male citizens suspended until May 18

Moscow's troops have been slowly advancing since capturing the bastion town of Avdiivka

US involvement and expansion of supplies will not alter outcome of military operation, says Dmitry Peskov

Trump argued for an "America First" policy and has threatened to let NATO allies fend for themselves

US Congress decided that supporting Ukraine and Israel was better for the democratic interest of the American people

Senate set to consider bill next week.

The legislation transfers frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, impose sanctions on Hamas, Iran, and ByteDance.

Strikes were a reply to Ukrainian attacks on Russia's oil, gas and energy facilities, Russian defence ministry said

IAEA says this is first direct targeting of Europe's largest nuclear plant since November 2022, endangering safety

Rebrov's side beat Iceland 2-1 delivering an emotional boost to a country ravaged by war since the Russian invasion

Country will be favourites against Iceland in Wroclaw, Poland

Late Dovbyk goal gives Ukraine playoff win 2-1 against Bosnia

Missile strike kills 2 in Russian border region; Putin says Ukraine trying to disrupt election, cyberattacks reported

Sources say Iran provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles

CBI's criminal case says that some of the men were also offered admission to "dubious private universities" in Russia

War’s expansion beyond the annexed Ukrainian borders is a western propaganda and not a Russian war aim

Amid warmongering, only solace was Putin’s assurance that Russia does not intend to walk over other European states

Suggested Western leaders did not understand how dangerous their meddling could be in Russia's own internal affairs

French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door on Monday to European nations sending troops to Ukraine

Russian defence ministry says its troops have advanced 8.6 km in that part of the 1,000-km front line

World number 33 defeats Krutykh 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 6-4 to earn victory in the opening rubber

Ukraine's fight against corruption is a major issue as it seeks EU membership

Russia accuses Ukraine of downing plane, killing all 74 people on board, including 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers