The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

Russia relinquished its final foothold in a major city in southern Ukraine on Friday, clearing the way for victorious Ukrainian forces to reclaim the country’s only Russian-held provincial capital that could act as a springboard for further advances into occupied territory. Russia’s Defense Ministry said its troops finished withdrawing from…

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday backed a fundraising campaign to help Ukraine build a fleet of naval drones to protect its cities against Russian missile strikes from the Black Sea.

Russia’s retreat from Ukraine city is major blow to Vladimir Putin’s invasion, nearly nine months after it began

Ukraine's defence ministry said Friday its forces were taking back Kherson after Russia had occupied the city since March. The loss is a huge blow to the Kremlin due to the city's proximity to Crimea. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba earlier called Russia's withdrawal from Kherson, which it confirmed on…

President hails ‘historic day’ as his troops enter key city in major setback for Putin’s invasion

Vladimir Putin’s military assault continues in face of near-unanimous international condemnation

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 261st day, we take a look at the main developments.

President Zelenskiy hails ‘historic day’ and promises ‘Ukraine will come to all its people’

Jubilant residents welcomed Ukrainian troops arriving in the centre of Kherson on Friday after Russia abandoned the only regional capital it had captured since its invasion began in February.