The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Zelensky says Russia has planted explosives on Ukraine nuclear plant

Evacuation warning issued as Kremlin warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if there is sabotage in Zaporizhzhia

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Putin chuckles as he hugs girl, 8, during Kremlin tour weeks after coup

Vladimir Putin said he invited the youngster and her parents to the Kremlin after he saw her crying because she couldn't meet him during a public stunt to drum up support after the Wagner mutiny

Daily Mirror · Jul 5, 2023

UK, Canada, Sweden, Ukraine take Iran to top UN court over 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet

The United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden and Ukraine have launched a case against Iran at the United Nations’ highest court over the downing in 2020 of a Ukrainian passenger jet and the deaths of all 176 on board

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Ukraine says ‘particularly fruitful’ few days in counteroffensive

Officials acknowledge stiff resistance from Russian forces as they make incremental advances in east and south.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia situation ‘tense’ as both sides accuse each other of planning attack on nuclear plant – as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian troops have placed ‘objects resembling explosives’ on roof as Russia warns of provocation from Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023

What are the risks faced by Zaporizhzhya, the nuclear power plant in a war zone?

In June, a Lithuania-based NGO named the Bellona Foundation published a report, authored by its nuclear advisor, Dmitry Gorchakov, analysing the risks associated with the hostilities around, near, or at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant based on the facility’s design, safety measures, and the local weather.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Scot's harrowing account on visiting village in Ukraine with one building left

David Sharkey, 36, visited Ukraine in November to deliver aid to frontline towns and villages.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Inflation – a deeper story

Peter McGahan, chief executive of Worldwide Financial Planning speaks about inflation

Birmingham Post · Jul 5, 2023

At least 43 hurt after Russian attack on small Ukrainian town

Twelve children, including two babies, among the injured as residents of Pervomaiskyi express shock at events.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 497

As the war enters its 497th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2023