Around 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia's full-scale invasion began two years ago, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
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Ukraine to get 42 F-16 fighter jets: Zelensky
"F-16. Breakthrough agreement ... Thank you, the Netherlands," Zelensky wrote in a Telegram post on Sunday after meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at a Dutch military base in Eindhoven, Xinhua news agency reported.
Ukraine's counteroffensive happening slower than some had hoped: Zelensky
"But all of this is secondary. In some places, there are mines, in some places there are technical difficulties, in some places we have been waiting for long. Or there are other complications. We can be discussing it for a long time," Zelensky said.
22 Ukrainian POWs released from Russia
In a post on Telegram, Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President, said on Monday: "Today, 22 more Ukrainian soldiers were returned home from captivity. Among them are two officers, privates and non-commissioned officers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russian drones destroy grain warehouses at Ukraine ports: Reports
The attacks, using Iranian-supplied drones, follow Russia’s withdrawal this month from the Black Sea deal that allowed Ukraine to export its grain and threats by both Moscow and Kiev to target civilian carriers visiting ports, The Guardian reported.
Nearly 200 Russian soldiers killed in a day: Ukraine
In the south, where Ukrainian forces have attempted to break through Russian lines, the General Staff said a Russian effort to regain lost positions in the area of Novodarivka had also failed.
Kiev struck by Russian airstrikes for 3rd straight night
For a third consecutive night, Kiev has has been struck by Russian airstrikes, setting several buildings ablaze. According to the Ukrainian capital's military administration, three buildings were on fire as a result of the latest air assault on Monday night, reports the BBC.
Zelensky urges EU chief to start membership negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch talks on the war-torn nation's membership in the European Union (EU).
10-hr train journey to Kiev, details emerge of Biden's secret trip
Several details have emerged of US President Joe Biden's secret trip to Kiev, including the banning of phones during the 10-hour long train journey from Warsaw to the Ukrainian capital, a media report revealed.
Ukraine rejects Russia's 'trivial' ceasefire offer
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Russia's "trivial" Christmas ceasefire offer, saying it was a cover for Moscow to stop Ukrainian advances in the eastern Donbas region and bring in more conscripts and equipment.
73,000 evacuated from conflict-hit areas in Ukraine in Aug
More than 73,000 people have been evacuated from the conflict-affected eastern and southern regions of Ukraine in August, Ukraine's Ministry of Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories said.
Ukrainian energy agency warns of risk at Zaporizhzhya nuke plant
Ukraine's state nuclear agency Enerhoatom has warned against an increasing risk of fire and radiation due to the shelling of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant.
1st German air defence systems arrive in Ukraine
"Today, the first three Gepards officially arrived. These are anti-aircraft systems, for which we have received tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition," Ukrayinska Pravda quoted the Minister as saying on Monday.
Ukraine plans to start grain exports via seaports this week
Speaking at a media briefing aired on the Ukrainian Infrastructure Ministry's Facebook page, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Monday that the movement of ships from the Black Sea ports is due to start by the end of the current week.
5,100 Ukrainian kids deported to Russia so far: Official
She also announced that a platform called "Children of War" will be launched on August 1 which will provide information and statistics about all the Ukrainian children affected by the the war, and the data will be collected and updated daily.
Seven killed in Russian shelling in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast
"On 15 July, the Russians killed seven civilians in Donetsk Oblast: 2 in Krasnohorivka, 1 in Sloviansk, 1 in Avdiivka, 1 in Zakitne, 1 in Hirnyk, and 1 in Ostrivske. Another 14 civilians sustained injuries," Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration, posted on Telegram.
Death toll in Russian strikes on Ukrainian city reaches 23
The death toll in Russian strikes in Ukrainian city of Vinnytsia has mounted to 23. At least 23 people have died and 115 others appealed for help, Ukrainska Pravda reported. Around 64 civilians have been hospitalised with injuries, including two children.
5 Ukrainians liberated from Russian captivity, including 3 civilians
A serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed forces, a former police officer and three civilians were liberated from Russian captivity, said a message from Ukrainian Chief Intelligence Directorate on Tuesday.
34 killed in Ukraine's Chasiv Yar in Russian strike
The Head of the Donetsk Oblast Military Administration said that State Emergency Service rescue workers had cleared away nearly 70 per cent of debris as of 6:30 a.m. on July 12. Rescue operations are continuing, Ukrainska Pravda reported.
Missile strike on Ukrainian shopping mall a terror act: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy called the missile strike on a shopping mall in the city of Kremenchuk that killed 16 people, as one of the "most brazen terrorist acts in European history".
Putin suffers from multiple 'grave' illnesses, has less than 2 yrs to live: Ukrainian intel chief
The Russian President felt "a sharp sickness, weakness and dizziness", while getting up from his desk following a recent video conference with advisers and military leaders, Telegram channel General SVR reported.
Zelensky calls on philanthropists to help rebuild Ukraine
During a presentation to United24, the Kiev-based platform launched on May 5, the President said: "The Russian army is extremely brutal. It is trying not only to kill as many people as possible, but to destroy all life-sustaining infrastructure.
Zelensky says he's in Kiev, not hiding
According to Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who also heads Moscow's delegation, said although discussions continued on political and military aspects, it however remained difficult and was too early to talk about something positive.
Running out of food & money, Indian students queue up outside Embassy in Kiev
Amidst the prevailing tension, the Indian students stranded in Ukraine are left with no choice but to queue up outside the Indian Embassy in Kiev seeking the authorities' help as they ran out of food and money.
Situation tense, uncertain: Indian envoy in Ukraine tells stranded nationals
"If there is a critical emergency, contact us on the emergency lines provided. Please follow our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Website) for any updates that we will be putting out," he stated.