Russian President Vladimir Putin’s definition of victory in Ukraine has significantly downscaled since the 2022 invasion, from initial ambitions of regime change and “demilitarization” to more limited territorial goals like controlling the Donbas and holding a land bridge to Crimea.

The commander of the air defence division, Yuri Dashkin, claims that Vladimir Putin's helicopter was "at the epicentre of repelling a large-scale attack by Ukrainian drones" during the dictator's visit to the Kursk region.

Although many signs point to the Vatican as a neutral location for Russia and Ukraine to engage in dialogue, reservations remain.Could the Vatican become host to Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations?

Zelensky hits out at US ‘silence’ after 12 killed in biggest air raid of war - Three children are among those killed after drones and missiles hit Kyiv

Ukrainian forces are bracing for another major frontline assault from Russia after learning of a large build-up of pre-battle troops in the north east.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has blasted the US government for its "silence" after drone strikes rained down across more than 30 Ukrainian cities and villages over the weekend.

After a stint with a drone unit led by a member of Parliament, Russian officials return to work, and promotions, garlanded as war veterans. Most soldiers are stuck in indefinite deployments.

Zelensky says Putin makes ‘mockery of entire world’ as historic prisoner swap continues - The Ukrainian president said 390 prisoners were returned on Friday, with more to follow over the weekend