Russia said on Wednesday that its air defences had shot down at least 232 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions, including some approaching Moscow where the capital's airports were briefly shut down to ensure the safety of flights.

Russian forces dropped explosives from a drone on a farm in the Semenivka community of Chernihiv region, killing a civilian. — Ukrinform.

President Vladimir Putin visited Russia’s Kursk region for the first time since Moscow claimed that it drove Ukrainian forces out of the area last month, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Putin visited the region bordering Ukraine the previous day, according to the Kremlin.

CNN has obtained Russian radio transmissions that Ukrainian officials say provide further evidence that Russian superiors are ordering soldiers to execute Ukrainian prisoners of war in violation of international law.

Footage from the SBU shows the first drone soaring across the Black Sea and crashing into the tower of the gas production site, reportedly taking out a Russian Neva radar used to monitor aerial

After Trump’s third phone call with Putin since his inauguration, it appears there will be no letup in fighting and less U.S. pressure on Moscow.

If Putin thinks he can win it all, why negotiate? Here are five takeaways from the call. Before the call, Trump had demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine had accepted. Putin had not,