The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russia launches strikes in Ukraine in violation of self-declared ceasefire

At least two civilians killed in attacks across country after Russia declared ceasefire for Orthodox Christmas

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2023

Brutalised, broken, mended: inside Ukraine’s rehabilitation centre for wounded veterans

Tens of thousands have been badly hurt in the battle against Putin. For those with spinal injuries, one centre is offering a ‘small miracle’. Now that miracle needs to expand…

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2023

Ukrainian startups bring tech innovation to CES 2023

The past year has been difficult for startups everywhere, but running a company in Ukraine during the Russian invasion comes with a whole different set of challenges

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Little let-up in Ukraine fighting on Orthodox Christmas

KYIV: Ukrainians and Russians on Saturday marked Orthodox Christmas under the shadow of war, as fighting persisted despite Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin unilaterally ordering his forces to pause attacks.

Bangkok Post · Jan 7, 2023

Did France surprise Germany by pledging tanks for Ukraine?

A day after France announced it was sending Western armoured vehicles to Ukraine, Germany said it would do the same. But Germany, the world’s fourth-largest arms supplier, seemed to be playing catch-up in announcing the move on Thursday, after months of dragging its feet on dispatching its stockpile of tanks…

France 24 · Jan 7, 2023

Statue of Russian scientist removed in Dnipro as Ukraine wipes away Soviet history

Footage shows construction workers using a large crane to lift the statue from its base, before loading it onto a flatbed truck, strapping it in place and driving away

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2023

Russia ‘to mobilise up to 500,000 conscripts for new wave of attacks,’ warns Ukraine

Vadym Skibitsky, Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief, said the recruits would take part in attacks over the spring and summer in the east and south of the country

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2023

Ukrainians mark Orthodox Christmas in Europe with a prayer to return home

Victoria, a Ukrainian refugee, is celebrating Orthodox Christmas in Poland with a simple prayer - that next year she will be back at home.

Reuters · Jan 7, 2023

Top international news developments of the day

Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged artillery fire at the front lines in Ukraine, even after Moscow said it had ordered its troops to stop shooting for a unilateral truce that was firmly rejected by Kyiv.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2023

Putin pardons brutal granny murderer - because he served on Ukraine frontline

Killer Dmitry Karyagin, 36, was jailed for fourteen-and-a-half years for battering his 87-year-old grandmother to death but is now a free man thanks to Vladimir Putin

Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023