Russian forces could reach the outskirts of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk this winter if the Kremlin launches a general mobilization. Without it, Ukrainian forces could thwart Russia's plans and begin retaking territory in Donbas and southern Ukraine.

Intensifying attacks by Russia and Ukraine ahead of the winter are further endangering navigational safety in the Black Sea, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday, adding that world powers must not allow the region to be turned into a new front in the war.

Russia shows no sign of letting up on its escalating aerial campaign against Ukraine’s apartment buildings, bridges, power plants, electricity grid, and other targets. As fall gives way to winter, Kyiv residents are racing to prepare.

Russia launched its biggest assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months, hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other major cities as the country braces for another difficult winter. Seven people were killed in the attack and emergency power cuts ...

The Netherlands deny visas to three Russian gymnasts leaving them unable to compete at next week's World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. Russia's best gymnasts won't be at world championships, the first chance for countries to qualify for LA28.

Russia's Danil Sadreev competing in the ski jumping mixed team at the 2022 Winter Olympics. CHRISTOF STACHE / AFP via Getty Images The Russian Ski Association has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the International Ski and ...

"Ukraine has not carried out strikes on Russian oil refineries or the energy sector in general for the two days since the American president announced an energy ceasefire. But Russia did not heed,"