The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

After withdrawing its troops from the capital Kyiv, Russia is now focusing on the region of Ukraine close to its border.

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Ukraine officials said Monday that Russia began its long-anticipated assault to seize control of their country’s eastern industrial heartland, launching a ground assault along a nearly 300-mile front while pounding the nation, including the western city of Lviv, with a deadly barrage of missile strikes.

The French Ambassador to Ukraine, Etienne de Poncins, has returned to Kyiv, saying that the security situation is now "acceptable". But the embassy continues to warn French nationals that they should "absolutely" avoid the stricken capital.

Sasha Makoviy shared a photo on Instagram of two-year-old daughter Vira's back after she'd written her name and details on her skin soon after Russia invaded Ukraine

Elena Lishchun fled Kyiv the day Russia invaded and said she was ‘determined’ to find work in the UK.

The vehicle - complete with a Russian 'V' painted on the side - was found by members of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.

Millions have fled from Kyiv and eastern Ukraine to the western city of Lviv but nowhere is safe from Russia's bombardment

Scotland's playoff showdown with the Ukrainians will finally take place on June 1 – but there are more issues.

Maryna and teenage daughter Anna left Kyiv with nothing after Vladimir Putin's forces invaded, spending two days at a station in the freezing cold before they could board a train taking them to freedom