The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Witnesses hear blast shaking city shortly after midnight on Sunday; Ukraine strikes in Russia kill three people, officials say. What we know on day 1,257

Here are the key events on day 1,256 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

At least three are killed in several regions of Russia while fire breaks out at an oil refinery in central Russia.

Zelenskyy forced to U-turn on anti-corruption bodies but protesters know unrest only plays into Russia’s hands

Russia’s territorial gains increased for a fourth straight month in July, according to data analysis, as EU foreign policy chief calls airstrike ‘depraved’. What we know on day 1,256

Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that two nuclear submarines have been placed in "appropriate regions" after former Russian President Dimitry Medvedev warned that Trump's escalating threats over a ceasefire would push America closer to war with Moscow.

If August is historically volatile due to light volumes and summer complacency, the first day of the month in 2025 has already set the stage for a nerve-wracking ride on Wall Street.

Order comes after president’s anger at tweet from Dmitry Medvedev which called Trump’s threat to sanction Russia over Ukraine a ‘step towards war’