Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458
These are the key developments from day 1,458 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

These are the key developments from day 1,458 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.







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Ukraine reacts angrily to the IPC’s decision, saying the move was ‘disappointing and outrageous’.
Russian official says Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow’s oil commit ‘piracy-like attacks’.
These are the key developments from day 1,455 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Ukraine’s lead negotiator says Tuesday’s ‘talks in Geneva focused on ‘mechanics of possible solutions’.
Russia’s full-scale invasion saw Ukrainians rally around the president but a corruption scandal has dimmed his appeal.
Kremlin says the talks are likely to focus on the issue of Ukrainian territory that Russian wants Kyiv to cede.
These are the key developments from day 1,454 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.