3 dead in drone strike at key Russian air base; Zelenskyy urges India's help with 'peace formula' The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on Feb. 24 continues, with casualties rising on both sides. Ukrainian forces are mounting a strong counteroffensive against Russian troops, reclaiming territory lost when Moscow launched its invasion. Ukraine has managed to withstand the Russian onslaught with the help of Western military aid, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regularly calls on the world to do more. For all our coverage, visit our Ukraine war page.