Nightmare for Putin as Ukraine kills ‘5,000 Russian troops per week’

Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years.

Marco Rubio says Russia is now facing strikes deep in its territory, adding 'that's something we didn't see [before]'

Russia has lost 1,410 soldiers killed and wounded and one aircraft over the past day.

The way it was resolved demonstrates the strength of Ukrainian society and its deep commitment to democratic mechanisms that are unthinkable in Russia, where Vladimir Putin's centralization of power and silencing of dissent continue to expand.