Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again rejected Russia's claims that it has encircled and captured the salt-mining town of Soledar in Donetsk. President Zelenskyy says that fighting continues to hold the town.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that the situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine has not changed significantly in the first week of the year.

Drone technology in Ukraine has advanced to the point where fully autonomous fighting robots could soon be a reality.

Roman Abramovich was in his element as he mingled with guests at his lavish party.

Russia's Finance Ministry has doubled the amount of Chinese yuan and gold it can hold in the national wealth fund.