A new BBC documentary has met with Russian soldiers, who tell of extraordinary brutality unfolding on the Russian frontlines. We speak to Ben Steele who directed ‘The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War’. And we join the BBC's News channel for a special programme from Kyiv, with reporters on the ground and around the world.

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine does not feel abandoned by the U.S. government, its ambassador to the United States said, adding that she expected President Donald Trump to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine during his State of the Union speech later on Tuesday.

Hungary’s veto over European funding could constrain Ukraine’s ability to fund its army and weaken its hand in U.S. talks with Russia over the war.

Hungary said that it would block both the latest sanctions package on Russia and a financial aid package to Kyiv worth about $106 billion.

MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Russia accused Ukraine on Tuesday of trying to obtain a nuclear weapon with help from Britain and France, an allegation Kyiv called an absurd lie. A French foreign ministry spokesperson said the allegation was "blatant disinformation".

This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

Russia is increasingly reliant on foreign fighters from around the world to prosecute its war in Ukraine, writes

OTTAWA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Canada is giving Ukraine C$300 million ($220 million) in new military aid and will impose sanctions on 100 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet, Defence Minister David McGuinty told reporters on Tuesday.