The Latest Breaking News on Ukraine says its soldiers still holding positions in Maryinka despite Russia’s claim of capture

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

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

In today’s newsletter: The decision to pull troops from the regional capital is a tactical and moral win for Ukraine – what now?

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

‘Today is a historic day. We are taking back Kherson,’ said Zelensky

Ukrainian forces enter centre of Kherson city; Ukraine estimates it will take at least a week for Russian troops to leave city

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.

Russia says all its forces are gone from the key southern city of Kherson. Yet the Biden administration is publicly asking Ukraine to show a willingness to negotiate.

Ukraine's defence minister said on Thursday it would take Russia at least a week to withdraw its troops from the southern city of Kherson and that winter would slow down battlefield operations, giving both sides a chance to regroup.

When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addressed his nation after Russia said it planned to withdraw its forces from the west bank of the River Dnipro in southern Ukraine he betrayed few signs of relief.