Ukrainian defence forces hit Russian military facilities in the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk Oblast on the night of 25-26 December. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The strikes targeted a cluster of personnel from Russia's 14th Special Forces Brigade in the settlement of Berdianske,

The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia.

The Russian invading army has completed its occupation of the city of 10,000 inhabitants, which had held out for three and a half years. The eastern flank of the last conurbation in the Donbas that is still under Ukrainian control now seems exposed.

Kyiv may cede territory in exchange for U.S. security guarantees.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled new willingness to make concessions on several key negotiating points that have threatened to stall a nascent peace process with Moscow, effectively putting the ball in Russia’s court.

The Ukrainian leader said the U.S. is trying to find a plan that satisfies both sides, on troop withdrawals, demilitarized zones and NATO membership.

General Staff says decision to pull back from town follows intense fighting against Russian troops with significant manpower advantage - Anadolu Ajansı

The town of Siversk had served as a stronghold in the portion of eastern Donetsk still under Ukrainian control. Moscow wants Kyiv to surrender the town as part of a peace deal.

Live coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine with breaking news and frontline updates, updated 8 times today. The situation near Siversk, Donetsk Oblast, is "extremely difficult" as Russian forces continue to attempt crossings of the Siverskyi Donets River,