The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

Ukraine’s top general Oleksandr Syrskyi claims Kyiv’s military has seized 40 sq km of new territory over the past 24 hours

Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of events

Claim by Kyiv comes as Russian official admits Ukraine has seized 28 settlements during attack on border region

Ukraine’s military commander says his forces control about 1,000sq km of the Russian territory.

Ukrainian soldiers and officials tell Askold Krushelnycky that Kyiv’s military wants to prolong the humiliation of Putin over surprise assault on Kursk for as long as possible – as army says it has taken 1,000 square kilometres of territory

Fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant leads to blame game between Russia and Ukraine, raising concerns over nuclear safety.

The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.

A recent poll suggests 44 percent – the highest level since the conflict began – feel the time has come for dialogue.

Ukrainian forces execute a major cross-border raid into Russia's Kursk region, escalating conflict and challenging Russian defenses.