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Russia preparing 'massive attack' against Ukraine, Zelensky warns as he urges partner support

"There is updated intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing a massive attack," Zelensky said in his nightly video address.

 Russian military drones fly during military drills of the joint troops of the Collective Security Treaty Organization CSTO at Chebarkul polygon, on October 2, 2026 in Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia.
A general view shows the Novorossiysk Fuel Oil Terminal (NMT) in the Black Sea port of Novorossiisk, Russia May 30, 2018. Picture taken May 30, 2018.

Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries

Smoke billows from a warehouse, after deadly Ukrainian drone attacks, as per regional governors, in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, Russia, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.

Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks

Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) smoke cigarettes after a swap, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at an undisclosed location in Ukraine August 19, 2026.

Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each


Mercenary chief makes cryptic, profane remark about Russian war leadership

The identity of the grandfather figure Prigozhin referred to was unclear, but sufficiently ambiguous to invite speculation.

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves a cemetery before the funeral of Russian military blogger Maxim Fomin widely known by the name of Vladlen Tatarsky, who was recently killed in a bomb attack in a St Petersburg cafe, in Moscow, Russia, April 8, 2023.

Russia launches new attack on Ukraine's capital, officials say

These attacks on Kyiv were reported as the fifth set of strikes in less than two weeks on Ukraine's capital.

 A driver walks near his burned car after Russian military strike, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in central Kyiv, Ukraine

Head of Russia's Wagner group says they are starting to get ammunition

Prigozhin last week threatened to pull his forces out unless they received the ammunition they needed before subsequently withdrawing the threat.

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin makes a statement as he stand next to Wagner fighters in an undisclosed location in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict, in this still image taken from video released May 5, 2023

At least five wounded due to Russian strikes on Kyiv, city officials say

An explosion was also heard following a missile attack that hit the Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, a local Ukrainian official said.

 A driver walks near his burned car after Russian military strike, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in central Kyiv, Ukraine

Russia's Wagner group appears to do U-turn on Bakhmut withdrawal

Head of Wagner claims feud with Defense Ministry is stymying Russian success in Bakhmut.

 Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves a cemetery before the funeral of Russian military blogger Maxim Fomin widely known by the name of Vladlen Tatarsky, who was recently killed in a bomb attack in a St Petersburg cafe, in Moscow, Russia, April 8, 2023.

Ukraine shells Russia's Belgorod, while experiencing widespread air raid alerts

Some reported casualties in Ukraine due to long-range missile strikes and no reported casualties in Russia.

 Smoke is seen in this drone footage of Bakhmut amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on April 15, 2023.

Ukraine's Zelensky vows to start counteroffensive against Russia soon

The Ukrainian president cited prior examples of battlefield successes that were followed by Ukraine being granted new types of military aid.

 Soldiers with the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade use their phones next to an APC at the front line on Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas period, from the frontline region of Kreminna, Ukraine, January 6, 2023.

Russia sacks deputy defense minister sanctioned by West over Mariupol - reports

The European Union referred to Mizintsev as the Butcher of Mariupol and said he was responsible for the "inhuman" siege of the shattered Ukrainian city, which Russia says it is now rebuilding.

 A blast this week in the southern port city of Mariupol in Ukraine.

Russia kills at least 12 in biggest Ukraine air strikes in nearly two months

Social media images depicted burning buildings as well as mobilized police nationwide.

 A view of the explosion as a Russian missile strike hits a shopping mall amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a location given as Kremenchuk, in Poltava Oblast, Ukraine in this still image taken from handout CCTV footage released June 28, 2022.

Ex-convict Wagner mercenaries testify on orders to execute children -NGO

Former convicts recruited by Wagner as part of a program to enlist Russian prisoners to help invade Ukraine, have allegedly shared their testimonies with Gulagu founder.

 Soldiers with the 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade use their phones next to an APC at the front line on Orthodox Christmas, during a ceasefire announced by Russia over the Orthodox Christmas period, from the frontline region of Kreminna, Ukraine, January 6, 2023.