The United States and Russia have made “significant progress” on a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, Kremlin envoy Kirill ...

His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started ... to apply pressure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, as a map shows the state of play on parts of the front line.

I nearly died because of bombs, mortar fire and drones," the 52-year-old told AFP. Ukraine has conceded it is in a difficult position in the region but denies its troops are surrounded.