The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Iran says deal agreed with Iraq for disarming, relocation of Kurdish rebels

Tehran sets deadline of September 19 for rebels to be disarmed and removed from bases in northern Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

Macron calls for 'multi-speed' Europe to cope with enlarged bloc

In his annual address to French ambassadors on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union may need to adopt "multi-speed" decision making if it’s to progress on “essential topics” as it considers integrating Ukraine, Moldova and others into the bloc.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28, 2023

EU official proposes 2030 as enlargement deadline for states that have long been waiting in line

The European Council president says the European Union should make a “bold move” in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine and accept new members by 2030

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Vladimir Putin sends condolences to family of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Kremlin uncertain whether Russian president will attend funeral with arrangements yet to be made public

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

Controversial Legacy Bill risks Northern Ireland peace agreement, say US senators

Senior Democrats make clear their concerns over the proposed legislation that would end Troubles-era cases and inquests – saying peace and justice in Northern Ireland is crucial to the UK-US ‘Special Relationship’

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 551 of the invasion

Poland and Baltic states say they will close borders if there is incident involving Wagner; Ukraine says it’s troops have liberated key south-eastern settlement

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2023

Aleppo airport out of service after Israeli air attack: State media

Israeli attack damages runway, grounding flights in northern Syria, state news agency SANA reports.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

What next for the Wagner Group as leader presumed dead in plane crash?

Options for the mercenary group – in the wake of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s demise – include complete dissolution, nationalisation into the conventional Russian army or finding a new leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold the key to the future

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

What is the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin?

Vladimir Putin has leant on military contractors to claim victories in Ukraine but his former friend’s attempted mutiny and threats against Russia’s defence establishment have exposed cracks in the president’s authority

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023