Dec 19, 2025 · Fighting has raged in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion more than three years ago.

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Aug 15, 2025 · Russia has laid claim to vast parts of Ukraine since 2014, when President Vladimir Putin made his first move.

Aug 19, 2025 · Russia has occupied a fifth of Ukrainian territory - and a big map showing the area shaded in red was put up in the Oval Office as if to emphasise that point for President Donald …

Aug 29, 2024 · Ukraine has been stepping up its long-range strikes inside Russia over the past few months, launching scores of drones simultaneously at strategic targets several times a week.

Aug 19, 2024 · In response, Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of the city of Pokrovsk, with the Russian advance towards the city being the most notable change in front line control near Donetsk in …

Aug 9, 2024 · BBC Verify has examined two videos of separate events on either side of the Ukraine-Russia border, following Ukraine’s military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region.

Dec 19, 2025 · Chief among Russia's demands is full control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas, including about 23% of Donetsk region which Russia has not been able to occupy.

Jul 9, 2025 · Russia's aim in eastern Ukraine appears to be to create "a cauldron", semi-encircling the Ukrainians around Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka and then forcing them to retreat.

Jun 2, 2025 · Russia confirmed Ukrainian attacks in five regions, calling them a "terrorist act". The attacks come as Russian and Ukrainian negotiators head to Istanbul, Turkey, for a second round of …