Author: John Bacon, USA TODAY

Russian forces have attacked almost two dozen communities near Bakhmut, a Donetsk region city and the focus of much of the fighting in recent weeks.

An overwhelming majority of Ukrainians remain unwilling to concede any territory to end the yearlong war with Russia. Live updates.

The founder of a Russian mercenary militia Wagner group stepped up his social media attacks on  Russian military leadership Wednesday.

The owner of a private Russian military company accused Kremlin military leaders of “high treason” and attempting to destroy his force. Updates.

Turkey’s disaster agency said six people were killed in second earthquakes and 300 injured – 18 critically. Two people died in Syria. Updates.

President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, Japan announced a generous financial aid package, and a “people’s court” put Putin on trial. Updates.

Most Americans favor some role in the war effort, but support for supplying weapons and money to Ukraine is declining, a new survey suggests.

Russia has begun its anticipated offensive in Ukraine, sending in thousands of additional troops, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.