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Germany, Turkey call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
NATO allies Turkey and Germany on Monday appealed for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to open humanitarian corridors for civilian evacuations.
Russia-Ukraine talks to continue despite deadly strikes
Russia and Ukraine conducted fresh talks on Monday in an effort to end Moscow's devastating war, despite deadly strikes on a Ukrainian television tower, the capital and a pro-Moscow separatist region.
Russia-Ukraine war: UN chief warns of global food system 'meltdown'
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world must act to prevent a "hurricane of hunger and a meltdown of the global food system" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Tears, fear and fury in Kyiv after Russian attacks
Lidiya Tikhovska peered past the crater left behind by the latest Russian missile to smash into Kyiv and pictured the charred remains of her son mangled in the scattered debris.
Shaken by Ukraine war, Germany to buy dozens of US stealth jets
Germany on Monday unveiled plans to buy dozens of US-made F-35 fighter jets, as part of a multi-billion-euro push to modernise its armed forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's rich heritage under threat
Ukraine's rich religious, artistic and natural heritage is coming under increasing threat from intense Russian bombardment.
Riots in Corsica over jailed nationalist leave dozens injured
The French government called for calm on Monday after fierce clashes left dozens of demonstrators and police injured on the island of Corsica, where anger over the assault in prison of a nationalist figure has reached boiling point.
Ukraine's Zelensky to address full US Congress
Ukraine's president will deliver a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday as lawmakers bid to rachet up pressure on the White House to take a tougher line over Russia's invasion.
Elon Musk challenges Putin to fight, with Ukraine as the prize
Put up your dukes, Vlad.
Ukraine seeks to protect cultural sites from Russian guns
With Russian forces pushing deeper into their country, Ukrainians are scrambling to safeguard a rich cultural history that experts warn could be deliberately targeted in a bid to force Kyiv into submission.
Russia says West trying to push it into default
Russia accused the West on Monday of seeking to push it into an "artificial default" through unprecedented sanctions over Ukraine, but vowed to meet its debt payments.
More than 2.8 million flee Ukraine war: UN
The number of refugees who have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on February 24 has topped 2.8 million, the United Nations said Monday.
Russia-Ukraine talks resume despite deadly strikes
Russia and Ukraine launched a fresh round of talks on Monday in an effort to end Moscow's devastating war, despite deadly air strikes in the capital Kyiv and an eastern pro-Moscow separatist region.
Germany to buy dozens of US fighter jets in spending spree
Germany plans to buy up to 35 US-made F-35 fighter jets and 15 Eurofighter jets, a parliamentary source said Monday, as part of a major push to modernise the armed forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European stocks rebound on Ukraine hope as oil slumps
European equities rebounded Monday as investors seized on hopes of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, sending oil tanking alongside news of key crude consumer China's Covid lockdown on the tech hub of Shenzhen.
Taiwan military reservists train under cloud of Ukraine war
Hundreds of Taiwanese military reservists carried out training exercises on Monday after the island's president called for "unity" as the Ukraine war rattles nerves over the threat of invasion from China.
Russia and Ukraine to hold talks as troops edge closer to Kyiv
Russia and Ukraine were set for a third round of talks Monday as Moscow's invading forces maintain their devastating assaults across the former Soviet state.
Ex-guerrilla Petro front runner in Colombia presidential primaries
Colombians voted for senator and former guerrilla Gustavo Petro as the left's presidential nominee by a wide margin on Sunday, making him the front runner in an election that could yield the country's first-ever leftist leader in May.
Afghan diplomats under pressure from Taliban regime
Afghan embassies around the world that have refused to recognise the new Taliban regime are struggling to stay afloat and facing increasing pressure from Kabul to accept loyalist replacements.
Chechen strongman Kadyrov says he is in Ukraine
Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of Chechnya, said Monday that he was in Ukraine alongside Russian forces who are leading an offensive in the country.
Russia asks China for military aid on Ukraine: US media
Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported Sunday, hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions.
Zelensky warns NATO as Russia strikes near Polish border
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned NATO Monday that its member states would soon be attacked by Russian forces after an air strike hit a Ukrainian military base close to the Polish border.
Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli site' in Iraq's Arbil
Iran claimed responsibility for missile strikes Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying they targeted an Israeli "strategic centre" and warning of more attacks.
Iran says missiles targeted 'Israeli sites' in Iraq's Arbil
Iran claimed responsibility for missile strikes Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying they targeted an Israeli "strategic centre" and warning of more attacks.
Shelling fails to shift last civilians from Kyiv's ghost suburb
Most of the citizens of Irpin, a once well-to-do commuter suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, have fled the Russian army's bombardment.
Bermuda suspends licenses for hundreds of Russian aircraft
Bermuda says it is suspending certification of Russian planes licenced in the British overseas territory due to sanctions on Moscow, likely impacting hundreds of Russian commercial aircraft around the world.
Russia strikes near Polish border as Mariupol counts its dead
Russia widened its targets in Ukraine on Sunday with strikes on a military base near the Polish border, as Kyiv said the toll from one of its most besieged cities had topped 2,000.
Tens of thousands join anti-war demos in Germany
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in cities across Germany on Sunday to call for peace and protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, police and organisers said.
Greek, Turkish leaders seek common ground over Ukraine war
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks in Istanbul on Sunday, seeking a rapprochement between the neighbouring NATO members to the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Iran says fires missiles on 'Israeli sites' in Iraq's Arbil
Iran claimed responsibility for a missile strike Sunday on the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, saying it targeted an Israeli "strategic centre" and warning of more attacks.
Colombians go to polls to short-list presidential contenders
Colombians went to the polls Sunday to draw up a shortlist of candidates for presidential elections that may yield the country's first-ever leftist leader.
Russia's war in Ukraine: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in Russia's war in Ukraine: