Latest News About Ukraine conflict eastern continue and exchanges of prisoners anticipated soon

Updated 2026-06-18 09:57

ongoing conflicts in eastern Ukraine today with troop activity described; exchanges of prisoners expected soon. Kyiv authorities say seven police injuries in the Kyiv region incident while also reported drones hitting Russia's critical infrastructure. Negotiations on peace talks are described as progressing slowly, with the next prisoner exchange compared to the previous swap.

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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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