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Mayor describes ‘one of the largest attempts to attack Moscow’ as Russia says it destroyed 45 drones

Former US national security adviser HR McMaster claims Russian president had a hold over Trump in new memoir

In a northern Ukrainian prison, young Russian conscripts captured during Ukraine’s incursion into Russian territory await their fate. Ukraine sees them as crucial bargaining chips, while their families back in Russia are demanding their swift return.

Pontoon bridge across Seym River blown up as Ukrainian army reportedly captures another village in Kursk region

Surprise offensive boosts morale among some but as evacuations are under way, Russia is advancing towards Pokrovsk.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, officials said, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia. New Delhi's foreign ministry said on Monday Modi will visit Poland on Thursday before travelling on to Ukraine the next day.

The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War II has rattled Russia and penetrated several kilometres into Russia's Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine now controls over 1,250 square kilometres (480 square miles) and 92 settlements.

An economic catastrophe driven by the fundamental flaws in Russia's current strategy is looming large as Ukrainian forces fight on Russian soil.

Last major crossing on this part of front in Kursk region hit overnight as Ukraine aims to expand ‘buffer zone’