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Vladimir Putin fast-tracks Russian citizenship for Ukrainians

As Russian missiles struck a key Ukrainian city, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded a fast-track procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship to all Ukrainians, another effort to strengthen Moscow's influence over war-torn Ukraine.

Ukraine holds out on 100th day of war

Ukraine claims to have recaptured a large chunk of territory in the devastated eastern city of Sievierodonetsk and foiled an attempted advance by Russian troops on the 100th day of Moscow's invasion.

Ukraine pushes Russian forces back in east

Ukrainian forces have launched a counteroffensive near the Russian-held town of Izium in eastern Ukraine, a regional governor said, in what could prove a serious setback for Moscow's plans to capture the entire Donbas region.

Sweden beefs up defence on Baltic island of Gotland

The Swedish island of Gotland is likely to be on the front line of any future confrontation between Russia and Sweden.

Fierce Ukraine fighting as Russia marks WWII win

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his armed forces they are fighting for their country at a parade of Russian firepower in Moscow while his troops stepped up their 10-week-old assault on Ukraine.

Ukraine decries deadly school bombing

About 60 people are feared dead after a bomb struck a school in eastern Ukraine as Russia prepares to mark victory over the Nazis in World War II.

Italy seizes yacht linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin

The Italian government has ordered the seizure of a luxury yacht worth some $700 million that has been linked in the media to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian forces target Ukraine’s food, fuel

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the West to give Ukraine tanks, planes and missiles to fend off Russian forces as his government said Moscow's forces were targeting the country's fuel and food depots.

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy calls for Putin summit

It will not be possible to end the war in Ukraine without a meeting between himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

To the editor: Putin forfeits his seat at humanity’s table

President Putin forfeits his seat at humanity’s table, given the reported war crimes from Russia’s illicit military invasion of Ukraine.

Putin vows Russia will prevail at rally, telecast interrupted

Russian President Vladimir Putin has justified the invasion of Ukraine before a packed soccer stadium but coverage of his speech on state television was unexpectedly interrupted by what the Kremlin said was a technical problem with a server.

Sanctions for Putin, Russia as Ukraine anger grows

Allies from the US, Canada and Europe have announced sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin as anger grows over his country's invasion of Ukraine.

Bishop: Putin ‘determined to rebuild’ Soviet Union

Julie Bishop says Vladimir Putin is determined to build something akin to the old Soviet Union after his invasion of Ukraine.

Russian forces invade Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised military operations in Ukraine.

Australia won’t send troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated Australia won't send troops to Ukraine in the event of an invasion by Russia but will provide practical assistance to allies.

Biden: Putin has decided to invade Ukraine

Joe Biden says he's convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine, and he expects Russia to move in the coming days.

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