The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that fighting in a long-awaited offensive against Russian forces was "tough" but claimed Kyiv was "moving forward." Kyiv on Monday said it had wrested seven villages in eastern and southern Ukraine from Russian forces since the weekend. The claims could not be independently verified.…

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Ukraine’s military on Sunday reported recapturing a village in the southeast of the country amid Russian claims of repelling multiple attacks in the area, the latest indication that a highly anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive might be underway even as officials in Kyiv stop short of publicly acknowledging it

The Khakhovka dam was blown up by Russian forces to prevent Ukrainian troops from advancing in the Kherson region.

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Ukraine’s leader tells Russian President Vladimir Putin that his generals are optimistic about the military operations.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirms ‘counteroffensive and defensive actions’; president says his generals are in ‘positive mood’ but gives no more details

Ukraine has launched its predicted offensive against Russian positions, reportedly focusing its forces on the eastern and southern fronts.