It is the biggest settlement that Moscow claims to have captured since Avdiivka in late February 2024, almost a year ago.

Independent media in Russia and Ukraine have been critical of their governments and provide alternative reporting, but much of it relied on U.S. grants.

Ukraine is ready to open a humanitarian corridor in the Kursk region, Russian Federation, provided that Moscow requests it, Le Monde reports. Kyiv is ready to open a humanitarian corridor to evacuate ...