The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

In Ukraine, a harvest of death as bodies of the fallen are returned to their hometowns

LVIV, Ukraine — One day, there might be two. Then, perhaps — an increasing rarity — a day with none. And then, as on this hot, cloud-shrouded day, four.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 28, 2023

Wagner boss Prigozhin has arrived in Belarus, says Lukashenko

The Belarusian leader confirms that Wagner forces are in Belarus as he hails his own role in halting the recent mutiny.

Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2023

Ukraine recaptures territory held by Russia since 2014

Ukraine has liberated territory held by Russia since 2014, British officials have said.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Pentagon announces $500m in military aid for Ukraine

NEW YORK: The Pentagon will send more ammunition to Ukraine from its stockpiles, including Stinger and Patriot air-defence missiles, guided rockets for HIMARS launchers, and artillery ammunition, defence officials said Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28, 2023

US targets Wagner by sanctioning gold companies suspected of funding group

‘The US will continue to target the Wagner group’s revenue streams to degrade its expansion and violence,’ US treasury says

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2023

US sanctions gold companies suspected of supporting Wagner mercenaries in Russia

Russian mercenary group’s future in question after leader exiled to Belarus

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Russia bombs busy Ukraine restaurant

At least eight killed and dozens injured after Russian missile hits crowded pizza restaurant in centre of Kramatorsk.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2023

Putin's defence chief Shoigu survived Wagner’s challenge – but for how long?

Russia’s embattled defence minister was in the hot seat long before Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries racing to Moscow on a stated mission to oust him. The latter’s failure shows President Vladimir Putin is unwilling to sacrifice his long-time confidant – at least for now.

France 24 · Jun 27, 2023

Zelenskyy aide: Russians adopted 'tactics of cowards'

LONDON -- A close aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Russian military of adopting the "tactics of cowards" following the dam collapse earlier this month at the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 27, 2023

Twin sisters among 11 killed in ‘intentional’ Russian attack on pizza restaurant in Ukraine

The missile hit a restaurant and shopping centre in the city centre just after 8pm on Tuesday, according to Ukraine’s interior ministry

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023