The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Orthodox patriarch defends recognition of an independent Ukrainian church

The spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians has defended his 2019 decision to recognize an independent church in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Moldova will keep pro-EU course despite Russian threat, Popescu tells RFI

Under mounting pressure from Russian interference, Moldova faces a critical test of its democracy with parliamentary elections on 28 September. RFI spoke to Nicu Popescu, the country’s former deputy prime minister and foreign minister, who is running for parliament on the list of the pro-European Action and Solidarity Party.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2025

Tens of thousands of Cuban mercenaries being recruited to fight for Putin in Ukraine, says Kyiv

Ukrainian officials told a panel of US lawmakers that at least 20,000 Cuban citizens have signed contracts with the Russian military

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Outgoing MI6 chief says Putin has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ in Ukraine

Richard Moore said Russia was unlikely to win on battlefield, as his agency launched call to recruit spies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

‘He’s f***ing me’: Trump ‘privately fumed to aides’ about Netanyahu after Israeli strike on Qatar

US president is said to have flown into a rage after IDF strikes on Doha

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Who Benefits From the 100-Year UK-Ukraine Deal? Zelensky Signs Historic Partnership Into Law

Zelensky signs UK-Ukraine 100-year pact securing £3.6B annual aid, defence and tech ties amid war—boosting Ukraine's rebuild and UK's strategic influence.

International Business Times UK · Sep 19, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy claims ‘important success’ as troops push back on Russian advances

President says Ukrainian forces in east have reclaimed 160 sq km of land and cleared another 170 sq km as counteroffensive ‘achieving results’. What we know on day 1,304

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025

Putin, Gaza, tariffs and Mandelson: key details from Trump-Starmer press conference

The two leaders skirted around areas of potential conflict but there was still plenty of news and startling information

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK

Trump lauds NATO’s increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025

Trump turns fire on Putin and lauds UK in press conference with Starmer

US president also advises PM to use military to stop irregular migration at conclusion of his second state visit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025