The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Berlin prosecutor investigates possible poisoning of Russian journalist

Elena Kostyuchenko, who has criticised the invasion of Ukraine, fell ill on a train journey in Germany

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023

US sanctions Russian operatives accused in the poisoning of Putin critic Alexei Navalny

The U.S. has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on four Russian intelligence operatives accused of direct involvement in the 2020 poisoning of Alexei Navalny, a Russian politician and corruption investigator who is one of President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critics

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Ukraine recap: bridgehead across the Dnipro river a key objective as Kyiv works to maintain solidarity among allies

Google the words “Ukraine counteroffensive” and the adverb you will most commonly find associated with them is “slowly”. The popular misconception in the months leading up to the launch of Ukraine’s summer push was that, like last autumn’s lightning counter-attacks around Kherson in the south and Kharkiv in the north-east…

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023

Russia opens criminal probe into leader of independent election watchdog

The Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into one of the leaders of a prominent independent election monitoring group, his lawyer said Thursday.

France 24 · Aug 17, 2023

Russia opens a criminal investigation into a leader of a prominent election watchdog

Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into one of the leaders of a prominent independent election monitoring group, his lawyer says

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Ukraine war: gaining a bridgehead east of the Dnipro river would be a gamechanger for Kyiv – here's why

There have been reports that Ukrainian units have crossed the Dnipro River and established bridgeheads on the eastern side – which could be an important moment in Ukraine’s summer counteroffensive push in the south. How many troops made the crossing and how secure their bridgehead really is, remains unclear.

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2023

Israel clinches largest-ever defense deal with Germany for $3.5 billion after securing US approval

Israel’s Defense Ministry has said it has secured its largest-ever defense deal selling a sophisticated missile defense system to Germany for $3.5 billion after the United States approved the deal

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

Latest update on Ukraine fuel stockpiles from UK Ministry of Defence

Ukraine prepares fuel reserves for upcoming winter amid ongoing Russian seige, UK MoD says

The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023

US State Secretary Blinken speaks on phone with Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges

US State Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with American Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges, CNN reported citing familiar sources. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Aug 17, 2023

Ukraine says it won’t be able to deploy F16 jets against Russia this year

Ukraine on Thursday claimed gains in its counter-offensive against Vladimir Putin’s invading forces but complained that it would not be able to deploy Western F16 jets this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023