Russian military intervention in Ukraine

The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat.

Day 486 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Day 485 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Day 482 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Day 481 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Many are likely to be exchanged for Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces.
Russians passing through Kramatorsk surrendered after brutal fire as Ukrainian forces attacked Russia's first line of defense near the town of Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region.

Day 480 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Day 479 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

The long-announced Ukrainian counter-offensive has been underway for several days, and the US, Great Britain, Denmark and the Netherlands are sending hundreds of missiles to Ukraine. At the same time, NATO defense ministers are discussing in Brussels the continuation of the support that the allies have been providing to Ukraine for months.

Day 478 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours: