Despite the Russian leader's 2022 declaration, Moscow does not fully control these Ukrainian regions but hopes that the U.S.

His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started ... pressure on Russian troops in the Donetsk region, as a map shows the latest state of play. It comes amid recent advances by ...

Fighting has raged in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion ... times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.

The US said on Tuesday it had reached agreements with Ukraine and Russia for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, following talks with both parties in Saudi Arabia. The White House said Kyiv and Moscow ...

(This area can be seen outlined in black on the map above) Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin's forces have taken over a much larger portion of the east and ...

Russia hands ... Gagauz ethnic minority at Chisinau's international airport late on Tuesday, following the unexplained disappearance of two other wanted pro-Russian lawmakers. Ukraine demands ...