Russian troops pulled out from the key eastern city of Lyman after being encircled by Ukrainian forces. Moscow said its troops had “withdrawn to more favourable lines”, downplaying the latest Ukrainian victory. The head of the so-called Donetsk People’s R...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly considering an offer of 100,000 North Korean soldiers from Kim Jong-un. The move comes as Russian forces have suffered significant troop fatalities in the face of strong Ukrainian resistance. In return, Russ...