Ukraine war: Massive explosions reported across country including Kyiv
Russia unleashed a massive missile barrage on cities across Ukraine early Thursday, targeting energy infrastructure facilities in the first attack on such a scale in three weeks.
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Ukraine war: Bakhmut 'practically surrounded', claims Russian paramilitary Wagner group
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner, whose men are on the front lines in Ukraine, claimed on Friday to have "practically surrounded" Bakhmut, a strategically important city in the east, and called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sound the withdrawal of his troops.
Paris Olympics sports governing bodies seek IOC clarity on Russian matter
Ongoing uncertainty about letting Russian athletes try to qualify for the Paris Olympics affects "less than half" of its 32 sports, the umbrella group of Summer Games governing bodies said on Friday.
Ukraine war: Over 100 Russian tanks destroyed in fighting in Vuhledar, says Kyiv
Ukraine is claiming that Russia has lost at least 130 tanks and armoured personnel carriers in a three-week battle near the southern Ukrainian town of Vuhledar.
China's peace plan: Russia says no conditions for 'peaceful' solution for Ukraine 'for now'
The Kremlin said on Monday that China's peace plan for Ukraine deserved to be studied in detail, but claimed the conditions for a "peaceful" solution had not been met "for now".
Status of Bakhmut remains unclear as Kyiv counters Russian claims
Victory over the battle for Bakhmut remains unclear as Ukraine continues to counter Russian claims of taking more territory in the area.
Ukraine War: Zelenskyy open to meeting Xi Jinping after China proposes peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he wants to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss Beijing's calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine on Friday.
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hails UN call for Russia to withdraw troops immediately
The UN General Assembly has approved a non-binding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and demands the withdrawal of its forces.