Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi has defended Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, saying Russia's leader was "pushed" into the conflict.

Russian-backed officials in four occupied regions of Ukraine are holding self-styled referendums on joining Russia.

Ukraine's recent rout of Russian forces left the Kremlin with no good options

Russian president also warned West not to intervene

World leaders have reacted to Vladimir Putin’s chilling speech announcing the partial mobilisation of troops in Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed he “is not bluffing” in next move in a harrowing speech attacking the West.

The Russian president raised the threat of a nuclear response in the Ukraine conflict and ordered reservists to mobilize, as Moscow seeks to buttress its army’s flagging manpower and regain the offensive.

The US ambassador to Ukraine branded it a sign of weakness, while German vice-chancellor said it’s a “misguided step”

Donbass ‘referendums’ would have been funny if it weren’t tragic, French president says

Ukraine has dismissed upcoming referendums on the Donbass republics joining Russia as “manipulation” and “fear of defeat”

The referendum will take place from 23 to 27 September, according to LPR and DPR leaders

Donetsk’s civic chamber urged the head of the republic to hold a referendum on joining Russia soon, following Lugansk’s lead

US President Joe Biden has again said the US would defend Taiwan in the event of an attack by China.

Russia has carried out attacks on Ukraine by using Iranian-style Shahed-136 drones, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping looked to rally Asian leaders behind a new "international order" as they met Friday for a summit aimed at challenging Western influence.

There have been widespread reports that Ukraine is getting on top in its war against Russia. But there are some warning signs from Vladimir Putin.

The two leaders meet in person for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war

Armenia said Tuesday that nearly 50 of its soldiers had been killed in the worst clashes with Azerbaijan since their war two years ago, but Russia said it had convinced the historic rivals to agree to a rapid ceasefire.

Gazprom previously said it was halting flows through Nord Stream 1 because of a technical fault

For those leaving Eastern Ukraine, there's often little choice but to head to Russia