Vadym Skibitsky, the deputy head of GUR, said Russia fears an extended war would confine it to "forever remain a regional player" in Eastern Europe.

Ukrainian troops have been progressing in the Belgorod region with the aim of diverting Moscow's troops from Kursk, it has been reported.

A barrage of drones blasted high-rise residential buildings and wounded three civilians in the center of Ukraine's central regional capital on March 27. The attack also severely damaged a site of national architectural significance dating back to the late 18th century.

Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported.

Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia have persisted as U.S. officials engage with Moscow in talks aimed at bringing an end to the war.

The White House on March 25 announced that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, returning the spotlight to a theater of battle that has been relatively quiet for more than a year.

But war was a scenario its engineers never envisioned. Moscow sees economic and geopolitical ... The assault underscored the deep mistrust between Russia and Ukraine as U.S.-mediated talks about ...

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

US president Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “p****d off” with Russian president Vladimir Putin and will impose secondary tariffs of 25 per cent to 50 per cent on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.