Ukraine's forces are holding back Russia's concerted summer push to break through defenses along parts of the front line, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Kyiv sets deadline for Putin-Zelensky summit after peace talks fail to stop bombing - Russia and Ukraine discuss further prisoner swaps at brief session of peace talks in Istanbul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has submitted a new bill restoring the independence of the country's anti-corruption agencies

The wartime leader's approval earlier this week of a controversial law that weakened the agencies' autonomy had sparked public outcry and sharp criticism from the EU.

Widespread protests have erupted in Ukraine after President Zelensky signed a law weakening key anti-corruption agencies, raising fears of democratic backsliding during wartime.

Kremlin says there will be ‘no miracles’ at peace talks after drone attacks across Ukraine - Kremlin says two sides are ‘diametrically opposed’ in their positions on how to end the Ukraine war

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday submitted a new bill that would restore the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies in an effort to defuse tensions following his approval earlier this week of a controversial law that weakened their autonomy.