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On April 7, 2014, a coup by pro-Russian militants in the city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was the spark that ignited the Donbas war. In the heart of this industrial region, populated at the time by six million mostly Russian-speaking inhabitants, the armed confrontation began between an expansionist Russia…

As the war enters its 767th day, these are the main developments.

US describe Russian’s allegation that Ukraine was involved in attack as ‘nonsense’ and says it passed warning to Russian security services

Ukrainian spy chief hints at assassination of traitors; Putin claims F-16 fighter jets won’t make a difference. What we know on day 764

Poland warns Russian missiles coming too close may be shot down; how Ukraine has ramped up making its own weapons. What we know on day 763

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the interception of 35 Ukrainian drones, with four of them located in the Moscow region.

As the war enters its 749th day, these are the main developments.

There is little sympathy for them in their society, but rare prison interviews with those convicted of helping the Russians reveal a complex picture of war

A key summit focuses on aid as Russia says it will increase air defence missile production.

The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.

Two ministry of defence officials among those arrested over contract for mortar shells that never arrived