Russia and Ukraine appear to be in a stalemate as they are allegedly now in a World War One-style trench.

Twelve military officers in Russia were prosecuted on Tuesday after they reportedly sent 600 civilian conscripts to fight in Ukraine in spite of official policy barring them from doing so.

Russian soldiers that were sent to Ukraine are attempting to try and get out of the situation through potentially going AWOL or participating in sham marriages, as morale in Russian troops goes down.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on Monday giving compensation to the families of National Guard members who were killed in Ukraine.

As the United States sends stronger missiles and weapons to Ukraine, a Russian propagandist said on Wednesday that the country had started "World War III" against NATO and the West.

Russia continues with its offensive on key regions of Ukraine even as the US has promised to supply Kyiv with rockets in an effort to force negotiations with Moscow.

The jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was reported on Tuesday to be facing extra charges that could prolong their stay in prison.

A prisoner exchange involving Vladimir Putin's Ukrainian ally could be happening soon according to reports.

A 21-year-old Russian soldier became the first to be sentenced for life after reportedly killing a Ukrainian civilian.

The former head of MI6 claimed on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be deposed from leadership by 2023, as the war on Ukraine continue to exacerbate the global food supply crisis.

Russia has reportedly suspended some senior commanders for their poor performance in the war against Ukraine.

More Ukraine soldiers have reportedly surrendered in Mariupol with their fate still unknown.

Russia had a rare victory after Ukrainian soldiers surrendered over in Mariupol. Their fate, however, remains unknown.

Russian troops have reportedly withdrawn and Ukraine troops have claimed the upper hand in the battle of the warring countries.

Russia says they consider the planned membership of Finland and Sweden as threats and may retaliate.

Ukraine's prosecutor general office confirmed on Wednesday its plan for the first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier accused of killing a civilian.

Elon Musk tweeted that his life may be under threat for allegedly aiding Ukraine in their internet needs in the midst of the Russian war.

Bono and The Edge, members of the popular Irish rock band U2, were seen performing in a bomb shelter in Kyiv after being invited to by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine allegedly got help from US intelligence to determine the location of the Black Sea missile cruiser that was shot down in April.

The United Nations is investigating the war conduct of Russian troops after reports of sexual assaults and rapes against the men and boys of Ukraine filter through in the community.

The Russian Defense Ministry warns that weapons brought in by NATO are possible targets.

McDonald's has been suffering from losses after pulling out of Russia due to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

A second soldier from America has reportedly died when he joined allies to fight off Russia over in Ukraine.

Russia has escalated the possibility of using nuclear weapons in the war on Ukraine, as Ukraine's foreign minister cautions the world that Russia "senses defeat."

Ukraine civilians fleeing and seeking refuge in other regions such as the UK have been experiencing visa application problems, adding to their woes.

Ukraine continues its counteroffensive strikes against Russian forces, with a recent strike against a Russian command post killing two generals and wounding a third.

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped and killed by Russian soldiers, one of many missing civilians in the ongoing turmoil in Ukraine.

Russian oligarch Oleg Tinkov has blasted Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, calling on president Vladimir Putin to stop the madness.

Russia has diverted its attention to Donbas as it ramps up its takeover bid of Ukrainian territories.

The youngest Russian soldier deployed to Ukraine was confirmed to have died during the war through a DNA test.