Russia tortured, executed civilians in Ukraine, Kyiv also abused detainees: UN report
United Nations experts found no evidence that Russian authorities have investigated allegations of abuse by their own forces in Ukraine.
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Few changes along southern frontline, Ukraine says amid counteroffensive
Ukraine has reclaimed additional territory from Russian forces along the southern frontline but the situation on the battlefield there has changed little over the past week.
Wagner boss calls for Russian military ouster, Kremlin launches criminal probe
Yevgeny Prigozhin called for the armed ouster of Russia’s defence minister for allegedly ordering a rocket strike on Wagner troops, prompting the Kremlin to open a criminal probe.
Infighting among Putin allies seems to reveal signs of ‘deep dysfunction’
Some see Vladimir Putin’s failure to squelch the infighting as a sign of potential shifts in Russia’s political scene that set the stage for more internal battles.
Ukraine strikes bridge linking Crimea to mainland in blow to Russia’s supply lines
The Chonhar bridge hit overnight is one of just a handful of access roads to Crimea, which is linked to the Ukrainian mainland by a narrow isthmus.
Ukraine counteroffensive going ‘slower than desired,’ Zelenskyy says: report
Though small, Ukraine’s advances are the biggest by its forces since November as they push into heavily fortified and mined Russian-held areas.
Kyiv talking with western weapon makers about establishing production in Ukraine
Turkish defence company Baykar said late last year that it still planned to complete construction of a manufacturing plant in Ukraine in two years.
African leaders to meet with Ukraine, Russia presidents in bid to end war
China has also been working on a peace proposal, but it appears to have few chances of success as the warring sides appear no closer to a cease-fire.
Australia axes lease for new Russian embassy, citing national security
Since the conflict began, Australia has provided millions in military support to Ukraine and has sanctioned more than 1,000 Russian individuals and entities.
Belarus starts taking delivery of Russian nuclear weapons, Lukashenko says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says the nuclear deployment in his country will act as a deterrent against potential aggressors.