The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

A BEAR who was rescued from the war in Ukraine and rehomed in a Scottish zoo has died.

Russia has promised to repatriate Indians pressured into military service, some of them in Ukraine, after talks between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Up to 50 Indian nationals are believed to have fallen victim to the scheme, with reports of four fatalities on the Ukrainian front.

Recent drone attack by Ukrainian forces on Russian oil depot in Rostov region. Escalating conflict with casualties reported on both sides.

Last Monday’s strike brought terror to the Ukrainian capital, but also a renewed sense of solidarity in the face of tragedy

As the war enters its 869th day, these are the main developments.

Kherson buildings heavily damaged but no casualties reported in southern city while Ukrainian air defences shoot down wave of missiles and drones. What we know on day 871

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges U.S. governors for military aid against Russian invasion, garnering bipartisan support.

Andrew Takhistov, 18, of East Brunswick, New Jersey, was detained on his way to the airport on Wednesday

Exclusive: Talks at Blenheim Palace will centre on Ukraine, security and democracy

Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.

So, which of Joe Biden’s gaffes yesterday was the more hair-raising? Confusing Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky with Russia’s Vladimir Putin? At least there he corrected himself swiftly, though it was still bad enough to cause the Ukrainian president to cancel his press conference. Or was it confusing vice-president Kamala Harris with…