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In today’s newsletter: As Ukrainian forces make further advances inside Russia, Vladimir Putin goes on an offensive to calm fears and mould perceptions at home. Will it work?

Ukraine has set up an administrative office in occupied areas of the Russian border region of Kursk, army chief Oleksandr Syrsky said Thursday, adding that Ukraine now controls 82 Russian settlements including Sudzha, a town 8 kilometres from the border. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

Will Ukraine dig in and keep the conquered territory, advance further into Russian territory or pull back?

Kyiv’s push into Russia has psychological and political advantages, but it knows Putin cannot let it lie

As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.

Ukraine promises humanitarian corridors and access for international aid to Kursk; two medics die in Russian attack in Kharkiv region. What we know on day 904

Ukraine establishes hotline for potential evacuees from Kursk region, while Russian authorities issue evacuation order for Glushkovo village near Ukrainian...

Russian-Spanish man indicted on espionage charges in Poland, suspected GRU agent, linked to Kremlin. Case raises concerns about foreign espionage activitie...

Amina Abakarova is accused of smearing mercury on her rival's chair.

Austin Tice’s captivity has spanned three presidential administrations. Texas’ congressional delegation continues pushing for his release.

Marina and her family were used to hearing the distant boom of explosions from their village in Russia's Kursk region, just a few kilometres from the Ukrainian border.