NewsWar in UkrainePutin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.Ukraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blastUkraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinUkraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. House Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidSome 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaAt least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bidJohann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of UkraineThe bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opensSeveral long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.Ukrainian drones hit Russia's St Petersburg areaBlack smoke could also be seen rising over St Petersburg on Wednesday morning.Reform defends removing council HQ's Ukraine flagReform leader David Bick says the move does not mean support for the Ukrainian people has reduced.Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.'They'll fix the building, but not our souls': Sleepy Kyiv neighbourhood hit in Russian strikeScenes of devastation greet residents emerging from underground shelters after a major Russian attack.Latest updates8 hrs agoPutin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine warThe Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.8 hrs ago11 hrs agoUkraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blastUkraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.11 hrs ago18 hrs agoZelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to PutinUkraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran. 18 hrs ago24 hrs agoHouse Republicans break with Trump again to approve Ukraine aidSome 18 Republicans joined the Democrats to back the measure, after a smaller group broke ranks on another vote in recent days.24 hrs ago2 days agoUkraine accused of killing four in occupied CrimeaAt least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.2 days ago2 days agoGermany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bidJohann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.2 days ago2 days agoEight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of UkraineThe bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.2 days ago3 days agoUkrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opensSeveral long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.3 days ago3 days agoUkrainian drones hit Russia's St Petersburg areaBlack smoke could also be seen rising over St Petersburg on Wednesday morning.3 days ago...