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Ukrainian troops have continued to pile pressure on retreating Russian forces, seeking to hold on to their sudden momentum that has produced major territorial gains.

Russian troops 'surrendering en masse' as Ukraine recaptures over 6,000 sq km of land

Russia has said it will not restore gas supplies to Europe until Western sanctions are lifted.

No more gas: Russia tries to force EU to lift sanctions by withholding gas supplies

Thousands of mourners paid tribute to the last Soviet leader

Devastated mourners queue to pay tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev as Putin snubs farewell ceremony

Ravil Maganov, boss of energy firm Lukoil, has died after falling from a hospital window

Russian energy boss who criticised Putin's invasion of Ukraine dies after falling from sixth floor window

Boris Johnson spoke during a visit to Kyiv on Wednesday

Brits must endure high energy bills at hands of Putin while Ukrainians 'pay in blood', says Boris Johnson

The propagandist posted images of himself at the HQ on Telegram

Ukraine blows up Russia's 'Wagner mercenary HQ' after street sign gives away location

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, has faced criticism for his remarks.

Mick Lynch suggests EU influence and Ukrainians 'playing with Nazi imagery' provoked Russian invasion

Putin's health has been heavily speculated on since the invasion of Ukraine began

Ukraine spy boss says Putin is using a body double 'because his ears changed' amid health claims

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years in Russian jail over drug charges

US basketballer Brittney Griner jailed for nine years in Russia over drug charges

Videos show Ukrainians using sticks, tyres and bricks to detonate landmines

Brave Ukrainians use twigs and car tyres to detonate landmines left by Russians

Jeremy Corbyn has criticised the UK and the West for supplying Ukraine with weapons, saying “pouring arms in” will only “prolong and exaggerate” the war.

Jeremy Corbyn criticises UK for sending weapons to Ukraine and 'prolonging' Russia's invasion

Putin is believed to have health issues

Putin under fresh scrutiny after footage shows leader 'limping' and unable to use arm

The Russian ambassador told Tom Swarbrick the row over Boris Johnson's meeting with Lebedev is a "non-story"

Boris Johnson's meeting with Lebedev is a 'non-story', says Russian ambassador

EU agrees to ration gas use this winter over Russia supply fears

EU agrees to ration gas use this winter over Russia supply fears

Ukrainian president Zelensky and Russian president Putin

Ukraine and Russia sign 'life-saving' deal paving way to restart grain exports

Two Russian submarines have been tracked by a Royal Navy warship

Moment Royal Navy warship intercepts two Russian submarines in the North Sea

Putin's invasion of Ukraine an 'epic fail' says head of MI6

Putin's invasion of Ukraine an 'epic fail', says head of MI6

Tony Garnett with Sofiia Karkadym

Dad who left his partner for Ukrainian refugee invites another woman into his home