Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow may order strikes on "decision-making centres" in Kyiv. It follows a "massive" attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure this morning. Listen to The World podcast while you scroll as our hosts ask: What is the endgame for Putin and Zelenskyy?

The Washington Post reported that U.S. officials are quietly acknowledging that Ukraine may soon have no choice but to negotiate with Russia, potentially sacrificing territory it considers its own. As Russian forces continue to reclaim land,

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to strike the UK with a new ballistic missile after using the weapon to hit a target in Ukraine.Downing Street condemned Mr Putin for further escalating the conflict by using a ballistic missile with a range of “several thousand kilometres” against the city of Dnipro.

Kazakh police are investigating the brief appearance of the Ukrainian flag on a large LED screen in the capital city, Astana, during a visit there by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kazakhstan's interior ministry said on Thursday.

Politicians from certain countries do not adhere to the principle of isolating Vladimir Putin, inviting the Russian leader to visit them. However, he is not always warmly welcomed by the public. This was evidenced in Kazakhstan,