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Russia: Ukraine refuses 'temporary' ceasefire; Kyiv says Moscow preparing large-scale strike

The Russian Defense Ministry said Sunday that Ukraine refused to halt shelling of the town of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine to allow Russia to hand over bodies of Ukrainian soldiers, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that intelligence information confirms Moscow is preparing a large-scale airstrike against his country.

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Zelenskyy announces 'good conversation' with Trump; Russia says operations ongoing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday called on his US counterpart Donald Trump for 'American determination' to help end the war in Ukraine with Russia, while Moscow said the 'special military operation in Ukraine will continue.'

04 July 2026 17:09

Russian-Ukrainian contradictions over control of strategic Kostiantynivka

Statements between Russia and Ukraine contradicted each other regarding control of the strategic city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, as Moscow offered a temporary ceasefire next Monday to transfer the bodies of Ukrainians it said died during battles in the city.

04 July 2026 15:36

Zelenskyy denies Russia's capture of strategic city that would open path for Moscow to advance north

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied the validity of reports about Russian forces taking control of the city of Kostiantynivka in the Donbas region.

04 July 2026 09:01

After massive attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy questions Witkoff's approach, demands swift action

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday urged Washington to speed up its efforts to end the war, questioning US envoy Steve Witkoff's ability to address Russia.

02 July 2026 13:02

Putin acknowledges fuel shortage in Russia as Ukrainian attacks on refineries intensify

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that his country faces a fuel shortage amid escalating long-range Ukrainian drone attacks.

29 June 2026 02:29

Russia and Ukraine exchange 320 prisoners of war with UAE mediation

State-run Russian news agencies reported Friday that Moscow and Kyiv completed a prisoner exchange, each handing over 160 individuals.

27 June 2026 01:52

Ukraine targets Russian oil refineries, says it repelled attacks on Kyiv

Ukraine announced its drones targeted two oil refineries in the Russian city of Ufa, in the latest series of attacks on energy infrastructure.

25 June 2026 18:16

Zelenskyy and senior Ukrainian officials announce return of awards to Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that he returned an official award to Poland one day after the Polish president announced stripping him of it.

20 June 2026 17:17

Poland strips Zelenskyy of highest award over naming of military unit

Polish President Karol Nawrocki decided to strip his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the country's highest honor, after the Ukrainian president sparked widespread anger by renaming a military unit after the 'Ukrainian Insurgent Army,' a nationalist organization that committed massacres against Poles during World War II.

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