The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Russian kamikaze drones destroyed by Ukrainian air defence after weeks of strikes

Fragments from one of the Russian kamikaze drones that were destroyed contained the words 'For Ryazan' – the region in western Russia where a military base was attacked last week

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

The Guardian view on Ukraine’s bitter winter: keeping the lights on

Editorial: As temperatures plummet, Vladimir Putin is trying to freeze the country into submission

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Amid Russian pressure, UN report skirts question on Iran drones

An upcoming report to the UN Security Council does not accuse Iran of supplying Russia with drones for the war in Ukraine.

Axios · Dec 14, 2022

Ukraine: Russian Strikes Thwarted, Wreckage Hits Buildings

Ukrainian authorities said they thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region Wednesday as their air defense system destroyed 13 explosive-laden drones, although wreckage damaged five buildings without causing casualties. The attempted strikes underlined how vulnerable Ukraine's capital remains to the regular Russian attacks that have devastated infrastructure…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 14, 2022

Vladimir Putin launches nuclear missile-carrying bombers in terrifying threat to West

The Tu-95 fleet is a vital part of Russia's nuclear armoury, however the planes have also been utilised to launch destructive non-atomic missiles, wreaking large-scale destruction in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

The volunteers who risk their lives to deliver Australian aid to Ukraine’s frontlines

Australian-based charities are working to provide aid that Ukrainians desperately need to survive a bitterly cold winter and Russian aggression

The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2022

Jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny gets 12 days in solitary confinement for swearing

Alexei Navalny is serving a prison term totalling 11-and-a-half years

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Russia in new nuclear threat to West by readying missile capable of striking UK and US

Russia is building up to more nuclear showboating in preparation for the annual Strategic Missiles Forces Day on December 17 and has prepared a Yars strategic missile capable of holding a nuke

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Ukraine's parliament enacts reform laws recommended by EU - Speaker

Ukraine's parliament has passed all the legislation sought by the European Union before Kyiv starts talks on joining the 27-member bloc, the assembly's speaker said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 14, 2022

Kyiv hit as Ukraine claims to shoot down 13 Iranian-made Russian drones

President Zelensky calls the Russians ‘terrorists’

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022