"I hope no one ever finds themselves in the same situation of brutal legal abuse that I did," Artemy Ostaninsaid in his final statement in court.

A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.

As casualties in Ukraine continue to mount, the Kremlin is seeking new sources of manpower while trying to avoid the political shock of full mobilization. Just days before the New Year, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed laws expanding military conscription.

BBC Sport finds evidence raising questions over the neutral eligibility of four Russian athletes.

A confrontation of NATO and Russian forces would 'most probably end in an exchange of nuclear strikes and nuclear winter on the continent' sources in Moscow warned

Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy, has said that ongoing diplomatic efforts are delivering results towards ending the war in Ukraine. He has announced discussions and "additional progress" in the coming weeks.

The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.

Russian missiles and drones have pounded Ukraine’s energy grid in recent weeks. That has plunged people into frozen darkness in one of the country’s coldest winters on record.