Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

Russia launched a large-scale aerial attack on Ukrainian fuel and energy facilities, using precision weaponry. The strike was a response to Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles against a Russian airport. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack as one of the most severe on Ukraine’s energy network. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 81 missiles and 80 drones. The EU reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine’s military, economic, and financial needs and its NATO and EU membership, though some EU countries remain hesitant. U.S. President-elect Trump disagreed with Ukraine’s missile strikes, while Kremlin spokesman Peskov reiterated Moscow’s terms for peace negotiations.

Donald Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call

The discussion, held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, was described as positive, with no confirmed changes in US policy toward Ukraine under the incoming administration.

'World War': North Korea sends troops to help Russia's war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has warned that intel indicates 10,000 North Korean troops are being prepared to join the war, cautioning that their involvement could flare up into a "world war".

Zelensky says counteroffensive 'taking place' as Trudeau visits Kyiv

Zelensky commented after Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Kyiv's long-expected counteroffensive was already failing.

No endgame in sight in Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II

US President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to the beleaguered Ukrainian capital on Monday for a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky shows Washington and European countries are willing to stand by Kyiv for the long haul.

G7 to hold online meeting with Zelensky on Feb 24: Japan PM

"So the G7 leaders can remain united to deal with the invasion of Ukraine, I have decided to host a video conference of the G7 leaders, inviting President Zelensky, this week on the 24th," Kishida said

Japan PM Kishida weighs February Ukraine visit to hold talks with Zelenskiy: Yomiuri

As chair of the Group of Seven (G7) leading economies this year, Japan wants to show it intends to keep providing support to Ukraine while it also aims to release a statement with Kyiv condemning Russia's aggression, Yomiuri said.

Russia grinds on in eastern Ukraine; Bakhmut ''destroyed''

After Ukrainian forces recaptured the southern city of Kherson nearly a month ago, the battle heated up around Bakhmut, demonstrating Putin’s desire for visible gains following weeks of clear setbacks in Ukraine.

Russia signals annexation of parts of Ukraine; a look at how Putin is raising the stakes in Ukraine war

Russia paves way for formal annexation of parts it controls in Ukraine, as Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine announce their plan for a referendum.