Ukrainian forces are bracing for another major frontline assault from Russia after learning of a large build-up of pre-battle troops in the north east.

Trump says ‘Putin not ready to end war’ while Zelensky vows Kursk fight continues - Putin yesterday staged his first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed it expelled all Ukrainian forces from the regio

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has announced that the Russian armed forces are working on creating a buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. According to Moscow's claims, these actions aim to enhance security and include clearing mines in the border areas.

The announcement was made ahead of an expected prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia on Friday – an outcome of last week’s face-to-face talks in Turkey, the first time the two countries have held direct talks at any level in three years.

Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024, before being pushed out by Russian troops nine months later.

Despite Ukrainian drone attacks hitting the Russian capital, Moscow, President Vladimir Putin will reportedly 'reject' any peace deal in the Ukrainian war because he is convinced that he will win

The Russian army lost almost 900 soldiers in Ukraine in just one day, a new report shows. The General Staff of the armed forces of Ukraine claimed that yesterday (May 21), Putin’s military lost 870 soldiers and 32 artillery systems.

Vladimir Putin has visited Kursk for the first time since claiming to have completely retaken the Russian region from Ukrainian forces, state media reported on Wednesday, as the Russian president attempts to repel international pressure to agree to a 30-day ceasefire on the other side of the border.

The official assessment suggests Vladimir Putin is enlarging his nuclear arsenal not just to improve his position ion the battlefield, but also in response to global concerns about the possibility of WW3.

The Russian leader traveled to the region in the west of the country where a surprise incursion last year embarrassed Moscow.

The White House disputes the officials’ account, saying Trump believes Russia is winning in Ukraine but still wants peace.