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Russian troops are seeking Moscow's first battlefield victory in months.

Kyiv did not accept the ceasefire, calling it a ploy.

Devotees rejoice after Kyiv’s orthodox church returns under Ukrainian control. 

Ukraine dismisses the order as a trick.

Furious pro-Kremlin lawmakers and bloggers urge action against commanders. 

No injuries or casualties were reported.

It was a year marked by conflict in Ukraine and economic stresses. 

'Senseless barbarism,' Ukraine's foreign minister tweets.

Russian military had placed mines in buildings and objects there, Zelenskiy says. 

'China neither benefits from the war nor wants to prolong it.'

US Military funding an investment in global security, he says.

Despite Poland and the Baltic states campaigning for tougher measures.

They are not currently engaged in talks to end the fighting.

Allies pledge RM4.64b to help Ukrainians survive the freezing winter.

Zelenskiy appeals for modern tanks, artillery and long-range weapons. 

Pro-Moscow authorities say the attack also injured 10 people. 

British UN envoy says Moscow seeking hundreds of ballistic missiles from Iran. 

It says he won global accolades in resisting Russia's devastating invasion.

Three attacks far within Russia had been carried out within two days.

World needs security guarantee from Russia instead, Ukrainian leader says. 

We must avoid internal conflicts at this juncture, he says. 

Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Nuland says. 

We’re trying to get broadest international support possible, EU president says. 

But six million people were still without power.