Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty

President Vladimir Putin said he'd sought an "open dialogue" with the West.

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Last Updated: February 24, 2023, 5:53 AM EST

Almost a year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas throughout the east and south.

Putin's forces pulled out of key positions in November, retreating from Kherson as Ukrainian troops led a counteroffensive targeting the southern port city. Russian drones have continued bombarding civilian targets throughout Ukraine, knocking out critical power infrastructure as winter sets in.

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Jan 02, 2023, 3:36 PM EST

Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing ‘prolonged’ attack

During an evening address Monday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing a long-term attack by drones to exhaust Ukrainian air defense.

Just two days into the new year, he said the country’s defense forces shot down more than 80 Shahed drones, which are made by Iran.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the nation, Jan. 2, 2023.
Presidential Office of Ukraine

“This number may increase in the near future. We have information that Russia is planning a prolonged attack,” Zelenskyy said.

“Its bet may be on exhaustion. To the exhaustion of our people, our air defense, our energy. But we must do -- and we will do everything -- so that this goal of the terrorists fails, like all the others.”

-ABC News’ William Gretsky

Jan 03, 2023, 7:24 PM EST

Russia says 89 killed in missile strike by Ukraine

Russia’s Defense Ministry has said 89 people were killed by a Ukrainian missile strike in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region.

According to the ministry, Ukraine launched launched six HIMARS missiles, provided by the U.S., at a building in the town of Makiivka, four of which hit the target.

“Families and friends of these servicemen will be fully assisted and supported,” the ministry said in a statement.

Ukraine claimed hundreds of Russians were killed in the attack.

Neither side’s claims could be independently verified.

-ABC News’ Will Gretsky

Dec 31, 2022, 8:14 AM EST

1 dead, 7 injured after Russia launches missile strike against Kyiv

At least one person has been killed and seven people have been injured after Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Kyiv on New Year’s Eve.

Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported destruction across several districts with a luxury hotel, a bridge and police stations among the locations impacted.

It’s currently unclear how many locations have been destroyed as a result of direct hits and how many were from falling debris from intercepted rockets.

New Year’s Eve is one of Ukraine’s biggest holidays.

-ABC News’ Brittyn Clennett

Dec 30, 2022, 10:28 AM EST

Putin expects China's Xi to make state visit in spring

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he’s expecting Chinese President Xi Jinping to make a state visit to Russia in the spring of 2023.

Putin said he’s looking to deepen military cooperation between the two nations.

Putin said the visit would "demonstrate to the world the closeness of Russian-Chinese relations."

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