Ukraine has imposed sanctions on Russian academics, propagandists and 15 organisations for distorting history.

It was a war many predicted would only last a week or two, with Russia expected to conquer Ukraine and retake control of the country.

President Putin prioritizes Russia's nuclear triad strengthening as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns the Russian leader has launched "World War III."

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that acording to intelligence reports, Russia is "preparing new massive strikes on energy."

Among the most difficult points are the fate of Ukraine's partially occupied eastern Donbas region and the nature of post-war Western security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not happy with the International Olympics Committee. A Ukrainian athlete has been barred from competing due to a "controversial" helmet. The athlete was disqualified for wearing a helmet to honor victims in the war with Russia.

More than a dozen senior European officials are visiting arrived Kyiv in a show of support on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not betray the sacrifices made by its people as it seeks peace, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an address marking the fourth anniversary of the start of the war.