Russian shelling paving the way for fresh offensive, say Ukrainian officials
A hospital was set on fire as part of a bombardment which Ukrainian authorities think is intended to precede a major attack.
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Russian forces keep up pressure as Ukraine anniversary nears
Fighting continues to rage around the city of Bakhmut in the eastern Donbas
Rocket attacks target Ukraine’s second-largest city
Heavy fighting also continued in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine
Bodies of British volunteers killed in Ukraine recovered from Russian forces
A Ukrainian official said that the bodies of Christopher Perry (28) and Andrew Bagshaw (48) had been handed over by Russian forces
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
The released POWs include troops who held out in Mariupol during Moscow’s long siege, officials said
EU prepares more Russia sanctions as Kremlin readies offensive
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was on her fourth visit to the Ukrainian capital since the war began
Ukraine may also get old Leopard 1 tanks from German stocks
It was not immediately clear when any deliveries might be possible – but it appeared unlikely to be a quick process
Russia rejects reports that US offered Moscow secret Ukraine peace plan
Russia rejects reports that US offered Moscow secret Ukraine peace plan
EU set to promise Ukraine support but not quick accession
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he feels his country “deserves to reach the beginning of negotiations on EU membership this year already”
Former Wagner commander says he is sorry for fighting in Ukraine
Former Wagner commander says he is sorry for fighting in Ukraine