The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Benedict funeral to be similar to that of reigning popes

(This Jan. 3 story has been refiled to correct grammar in paragraph 11)

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Grief and anger in Russia over deadly Ukraine strike

SAMARA, Russia: Mourners voiced grief and anger on Tuesday at a rare public commemoration in Russia for the scores of soldiers killed by a Ukrainian strike on New Year's Eve.

Bangkok Post · Jan 3, 2023

Russians demand Putin’s commanders be punished over losses in New Year’s Eve attack

Calls for military leaders to face punishment over ‘stupid losses of personnel’ in Makiivka

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

Vladimir Putin’s forces facing struggle for key town of Bakhmut, say UK defence chiefs

The town in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has become a focal point of the war

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 314

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 314th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Ukraine, EU to Hold Summit on Feb. 3 in Kyiv

Ukraine and the European Union will hold a summit in Kyiv on February 3 to discuss financial and military support, President Volodymyr Zelensky's office said in a statement on Monday. Zelensky discussed details of the high-level meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in his first phone call…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Putin orders screening of Ukraine war films showing 'heroism' of soldiers

President Vladimir Putin ordered his government on Tuesday to organise cinema screenings of documentaries showing the “heroism” of Russian soldiers in Ukraine and their fight against "neo-Nazi" ideology. Earlier on Tuesday, mourners in Russia voiced grief and anger at a rare public commemoration for soldiers killed by a Ukrainian strike…

France 24 · Jan 3, 2023

Anniversary of Soleimani, Muhandis’ Killing Stirs Debate over Iraq-US Ties

Several Iraqi provinces declared Tuesday an official holiday to mark the third anniversary of the killing of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and Popular Mobilization Forces deputy chief Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. The office of the prime minister denied, however, that it had sanctioned such a holiday. Soleimani and al-Muhandis…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Russia plans drone air campaign to ‘exhaust’ Ukraine: Zelenskyy

More than 80 drones launched by Russia shot down by Ukrainian forces in first two days of 2023, Ukraine president says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2023

Ukraine news – live: Russia blames deaths of 89 troops on unauthorised use of phones

Putin’s war leaders are criminally liable, says Moscow politician

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023