Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage Ukraine's air force says Russia launched over 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight AAP · May 26
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv will nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if US provides Tomahawks Russia warned it will retaliate to hurt Washington if Tomahawks are sent to Ukraine The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Russia, Ukraine trade air attacks as Moscow blames US for beach strike Russia says six killed in attacks by Kyiv, while Russian strikes on Ukraine kill one person in Kharkiv. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024
Russia raises age limit for conscription by three years in bid to expand military The limit has been raised from 27 to 30, and will ban men from leaving Russia from the day they are summoned for conscription Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023
Zelensky calls for upgraded air defences after deadly Russian drone strike in north Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a major upgrade of anti-aircraft defences after Russian drones killed at least two people in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Monday. Earlier, Zelensky made a joint call for the extension of the Black Sea grain deal with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Follow… France 24 · Jul 3, 2023
Russia could expand draft age as soon as this spring - lawmaker Russia could raise the upper age limit for citizens to be conscripted into the armed forces as soon as this spring, a senior lawmaker has said, as part of Moscow's plans to boost the number of Russian troops by 30%. Reuters · Jan 12, 2023
Russian elites ramp up criticism amid Moscow's setbacks in Ukraine A growing list of failings and military defeats in Ukraine have spawned angry outbursts from members of the Russian elite – including lawmakers, media figures and at least one former general – who generally still support Vladimir Putin's "special military operation" but are now actively blaming army chiefs for a… France 24 · Oct 6, 2022
Top Vladimir Putin general rips into military chiefs as Russia descends into infighting General Andrei Kartapolov has lambasted military chiefs in Moscow over their performance in the war in Ukraine and called for an end to "lies" being perpetrated by the Kremlin Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022