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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that his army was rapidly advancing in east Ukraine, citing this as proof that Kyiv's cross-border incursion into the Kursk region was failing.

Work to amend doctrine on use of nuclear weapons ‘at an advanced stage’, state media quotes deputy foreign minister as saying. What we know on day 922

Russia says air defenses have intercepted and destroyed 158 drones including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region

Russia downed 158 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and surrounding areas as well as the Belgorod and Kursk border regions overnight, the defence ministry said on Sunday. Amid ongoing fighting in east Ukraine, Russia said its forces had captured two more Ukrainian settlements. Read our blog to see how the day's…

As the war enters its 919th day, these are the main developments.

Oil refinery and power stations among targets, say Russian officials; Zelenskiy presses US to allow deeper strikes into Russia

It’s been a week that’s seen the first sit-down interview for Kamala Harris as US Presidentialcontender. After a headline grabbing summer where she’s dominated the American media landscape, we look at the reinvention of Kamala: from gaff-prone Veep to self-assured and highly polished campaign candidate. We’ll also look at Donald…

Five people have been killed by Russian shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar as Moscow’s troops continue their push in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region

Ukraine's cross-border incursion into Russia has disrupted Russian mercenaries' plans in junta-led Burkina Faso, with many now pulled out to help boost Moscow's defences back home, a paramilitary commander said on Friday.