President Vladimir Putin is also prepared to fight on if Ukraine and the West do not respond, according to sources.

It remains unknown if the cruise missile carrier has been destroyed, the Ukrainian navy says.

The defense ministry said Russian troops continue "to advance deep into the enemy's defenses.”

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has dismissed outside speculation about arms dealings with Russia and military exports for use against Ukraine as “the most absurd paradox”.

The boss of the US bank JP Morgan has issued a warning about the serious dangers that the United States is currently facing.

Germany unveils a fresh military aid package worth €576 million to restock Kiev's artillery supplies with 180,000 rounds of shells.

French President Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the possibility of deploying Western troops in Ukraine.

The battle in Ukraine may intensify into a large-scale war across Europe and there is a growing likelihood of Russia’s forces getting engaged in new conflicts, warns a high-ranking Russian military official.

The Ukrainian government has reportedly informed the White House that it is planning to fire the country’s top military commander overseeing the war against Russia.

Former President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he does not believe NATO would come to the United States’ rescue if it came under attack.