Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of launching a fresh military offensive towards key frontline cities in north east and south east Ukraine. The president, citing Ukrainian intelligence, said Moscow was mounting a new multi-pronged push in the Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Ukraine has expanded on its claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army, saying it had gathered detailed intelligence on more than 150 mercenaries Mosco