Russia hits two Ukrainian ports, damages Turkish-flagged vessel, Ukraine says

Russia used drones and missiles to attack two Ukrainian ports in the southern Odessa region on Friday, damaging a Turkish-flagged civilian vessel and injuring at least one person, Ukraine's deputy PM said.

Kremlin aide says all of Donbass is Russian territory

All of Donbass is Russian territory, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said, commenting on Vladimir Zelensky's idea to hold a referendum there.

US sanctions Maduro relatives, ships carrying Venezuela oil

The United States imposed fresh sanctions on three relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday, alongside six companies shipping the South American country’s oil.

Hooley surely not first UK soldier to die in Ukraine — Russian MFA

The UK has publicly confirmed the death of its serviceman, George Hooley, in Ukraine, marking its first official acknowledgment; however, he is far from the earliest British soldier to die in the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry

Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK could be asked to provide a five-year social media history as a condition of entry to the United States, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials.

Hungary Warns EU’s Support for Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Energy Could Set Dangerous Precedent

The European Union is threatening global security by openly praising and welcoming Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy facilities, as this could set a dangerous precedent, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.

US plan for Ukraine allows Kiev to employ support forces — WAPO

In its peace plan, the US proposes setting limits on the size of the Ukrainian military while allowing Kiev to maintain auxiliary forces, The Washington Post said, citing sources.

S Korea, Japan scramble warplanes in response to Russia, China air patrol

South Korea and Japan separately scrambled fighter jets after Russian and Chinese military aircraft conducted a joint air patrol near both countries.