Latest News About Ukraine military actions eastern persist as prisoner exchanges expected this week

Updated 2026-06-18 09:57

ongoing clashes across eastern regions as troop activity noted; swap attempts anticipated this week. Kyiv authorities say seven officers were injured in a Kyiv-area incident and reports also note drones hitting critical infrastructure in Russia. Negotiations on peace talks continue to proceed slowly, potentially larger prisoner exchange than the prior one.

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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian gets update on Olympics ban

Vladimir Putin has been honouring members of Russia's military in Moscow - amid speculation around unexpected divides emerging in the country's elite. Elsewhere, Ukraine's security service says drones have hit the Kaleykino oil refinery in Russia's Tatarstan region. Follow the latest.

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