Now playing Next Europe News Russia's top generals update Putin on situation in Kursk Meanwhile, in a speech to mark Independence Day in the capital Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed his country's resolve to regain its "territorial integrity". 25/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia and Ukraine exchange over 100 prisoners of war Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 100 prisoners of war on Saturday as Kyiv marked its third Independence Day since Moscow's full-scale invasion. 24/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'You will achieve nothing,' Zelenskyy tells Moscow in holiday address The Ukrainian President vowed the country would "repay the evil done to it" as Ukraine's war against Russia rages on. 24/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine says it used US-supplied glide bombs in Kursk incursion Many of Ukraine's international allies oppose the country using donated weapons for anything but defensive purposes. However, Ukraine has argued that its Kursk incursion is essentially defensive and aimed at creating a buffer zone to minimise attacks on Ukrainian soil. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia redeploys troops to Kursk in response to Ukrainian incursion Russia is more focused on pushing towards Porkrovsk in the east, as Ukrainian forces withdrew from some positions in the area. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Czech-based choir raises over €80,000 for Ukraine soldiers Their performances, CDs and gadgets are helping to buy medical kits for Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Zelenskyy makes first trip to border area since Kursk incursion In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the situation with governors of regions bordering Ukraine and accused Ukraine of attempting to strike the Kursk nuclear power plant. 23/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia ISW: Ukraine’s Kursk incursion shows Russian border is not impermeable Kyiv’s military operation into Russia just over two weeks ago caught everyone off guard, including Moscow. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Chinese premier hails trade relations with Putin in Moscow Russian president Vladimir Putin meets China's Premier Li Qiang as Moscow and Beijing deepen their political and economic relations. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Zelenskyy asks partners to continue to 'fulfil their obligations' In his nightly address, Zelenskyy stressed on the importance of munitions supplies. 22/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Putin praises Chechen fighters set for Ukraine in surprise visit The trip by Russian President Vladimir Putin is his first to the predominantly Muslim republic within the Russian Federation in nearly 13 years. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Moscow comes under largest Ukrainian drone attack According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, 45 Ukrainian drones were destroyed overnight, including 11 that targeted the Moscow region, 23 over the Bryansk region, and six over Belgorod. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine discusses supply of new air defence systems with allies Zelenskyy says supply of new air defence systems to Ukraine is being "discussed" with allies, as further evacuations are underway in Russia's Kursk region. On 6 August, Ukrainian forces made a push into the region, seizing villages and taking hundreds of prisoners. 21/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Could the Ukrainian Kursk incursion become a political turning point ? While Ukrainian forces extend their control on Russian territory, Kyiv's military is losing ground in the Donbas. The Kursk incursion could either play a significant political role in the war's outcome or become a military nightmare for both sides. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Fire burns for third day at Russian oil depot Ukraine’s claimed responsibility for the attack, calling it a measure “to undermine the military and economic potential of the Russian Federation.” 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Russia Ukraine controls over 1,250 square kilometres in Kursk region Zelenskyy says that Ukrainian forces control 92 settlements in the Kursk region and that troops have captured the largest number of Russian prisoners in a single operation. 20/08/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Last key bridge over Seym River in Kursk destroyed by Ukraine The destruction of the last standing bridge in the region threatens to obstruct Moscow's ability to get supplies and reinforcements to its troops in about 700 square kilometres of Russian territory. 19/08/2024