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Ukraine has received almost €4.2 billion from the European Union. It is the first payment under the Ukraine Facility, a plan that aims to support the country's recovery in the face of Russia's aggression. This came as Ukraine announced it had taken over two dozen settlements in a surprise incursion…

Iryna Vereshchuk says there are plans for humanitarian assistance and routes out for those who want to go to Ukraine or Russia

Belgorod, Russia, declares emergency as Ukrainian forces enter Russian territory, escalating tensions and prompting evacuations.

Ukraine’s strike on Russia, the biggest by a foreign force since World War Two, has dramatically changed the narrative around the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday on Telegram that humanitarian aid and a temporary military administration may be needed in the Kursk region as a Ukrainian official outlined plans to establish evacuation corridors for civilians looking to flee. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

Kyiv, which claims to control 1,000sq km of Russia, has ordered army to develop next ‘key steps’ of operation.

Of all the Russian dissidents freed in the historic East-West prison swap on Aug. 1, Andrei Pivovarov spent the most time behind bars – three years

As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.

Everything going to plan, Ukrainian commander Syrskyi tells Volodymyr Zelenskiy; soldiers recount how Russians failed to protect border. What we know on day 903

Ukrainian leader says his country’s daring operation is evidence that its army maintains ability to seize initiative.

Ukraine said Tuesday that its troops had advanced further into Russia's Kursk region and now control 74 settlements after launching a surprise cross-border incursion a week ago.