The Latest Breaking News from Kherson

Russian leader has distanced himself from withdrawal decision but Kremlin appears keen to learn from mistakes

The conflict in Ukraine appears to have reached another key moment that has the potential to influence the course of the rest of the war. Ukrainian troops, who have been sweeping through the south of the country since September appear poised to recapture the city of Kherson.

For the first time since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February, the guns fell silent around Nadiia Nizarenko's devastated hamlet on the frontlines northeast of the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

The Prime Minister expressed careful optimism over Moscow’s troops being forced to flee Kherson.

Russia has indicated that they are now withdrawing their forces from the city of Kherson. This represents another setback for Putin’s campaign. The Black Sea port on the Dnieper river is the only major city that Russia has managed to occupy – and it is the administrative capital of the…

Ukrainian officials, military analysts remain cautious after Russia announced withdrawal from largest seized city.

Mr Wallace and other defence ministers stressed it is Ukraine’s choice to enter peace talks or not.

Video shows Ukraine’s forces about nine miles from city centre but Kyiv unable to confirm Russian retreat

In what appears to be a profound humiliation to his top brass, Vladimir Putin wheeled out his two senior military men who seemed upset at reading the news