Russia and Ukraine have both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin

Ukraine’s Parliament has unanimously voted in favor of ratifying of a landmark minerals deal with the U.S. The ratification on Thursday is a key step in setting the deal in motion.

Ukraine's parliament voted on Thursday in favour of ratifying a minerals deal signed with the United States, an agreement Kyiv hopes will secure future military assistance from Washington in its fight to repel Russian troops.