Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes

The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine says Swedish minister; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563

The House of Representatives has approved legislation aimed at bolstering aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on key sectors of the Russian economy, despite objections from Republican leaders. These leaders warned that the bill could undermine ongoing negotiations for a more robust outcome.

Russian forces launched a massive aerial attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, and officials say at least 22 civilians were killed and 138 were wounded. The assault began overnight and continued during the day.

Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk's feelings toward Russian and Belarusian rivals is already clear ahead of her French Open semifinal against Mirra Andreeva.

Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting with senior international journalists in St Petersburg. The annual event comes after Ukraine attacked Crimea, the peninsula Russia annexed in 2014. Watch and follow live.