Desertion is starving the Ukrainian army of desperately needed manpower and crippling battle plans at a key time in its war against Russia's invasion.

Russia has reportedly lost at least seven generals in President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. The seventh Russian general to have been killed in Ukraine was Russian Major General Vladimir Zavadsky,

Russian forces have launched a major assault on Ukraine, firing missiles on cities and military targets. The invasion by land, air and sea began after a pre-dawn TV address where Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine's military lay down its arms.

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would use all weapons at its disposal against Ukraine if Kyiv were to acquire nuclear arms.

Donald Trump may be more likely to get a peace deal from Russia if he places Ukraine in a position of strength, according to analysts. The President-elect has said his priority is to end the war in Ukraine and stop what he believes is a drain on US military resources.

There was a cautious note of optimism among some Ukrainians for Gen. Keith Kellogg’s past supportive remarks for Ukraine to defend itself.