The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the west.

Seoul demands immediate withdrawal of elite soldiers reportedly helping Russia in its war against Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit

As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.

Six Russian soldiers who fled the fighting in Ukraine have found refuge in France and hope to receive asylum, in a landmark case of Russian deserters being welcomed in an EU country as a group.

In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and Iran

Residential buildings and service stations were among targets, say local officials; Russian grip tightens around Pokrovsk with battles in nearby Selydove. What we know on day 971

“As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin will run out of resources to fuel his war machine.”

Editorial: Moscow is relying on soldiers and workers enlisted from abroad to keep its war going