Ukraine's top commander says Russia has a significant advantage in manpower and resources on the front lines, helping Moscow maintain its offensive momentum.

Zelensky has rejected Putin's invitation for a summit in Moscow, suggesting Kyiv as a more suitable location.

Putin met with Kim Jong-un in Beijing, thanking North Korea for sending troops to help repel Ukrainian forces from Kursk.

Ukraine's domestically produced Flamingo missile, with a range of 3,000 km, surpasses the reach of Western-supplied weapons and could potentially threaten Moscow.

Foreign minister Lavrov says Moscow will not discuss a peace agreement if Russia's security and the rights of the Russian community in Ukraine are not respected.