The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukraine fires UK-made missiles into Russia for first time

Storm Shadow missile attack comes day after Kyiv used US-supplied long-range weapons to strike within Russia

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Biden has pivoted to allow Ukraine to use US missiles in Russia. Why now?

Analysts point to shifting realities on battlefield, looming Trump presidency as likely reasons for long-awaited move.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

Lloyd Austin: 'I Don't See An Indication' Putin Plans to Use Nukes After Ukraine Launches ATACMS Into Russia

"We'll continue to remain vigilant in this regard," said the U.S. defense secretary, adding that he did not see a "change in Russia's strategic force posture"

Latin Times · Nov 20, 2024

Kremlin Says US 'Doing Everything' To Prolong 'War' In Ukraine

Russia on Wednesday accused the US of prolonging the "war in Ukraine" by stepping up weapons deliveries to Kyiv ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

British embassy in Kyiv stays open as US closes its mission over air strike fear

The US embassy was temporarily closed because of ‘specific information’ about a ‘potential significant air attack’.

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

US closes embassy in Kyiv after warning of ‘significant air attack’

Warning comes as Biden agrees to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, days after lifting restrictions on use of long-range missiles

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Sharp rise recorded in landmine casualties in 2023, warns report

Civilians, including children, make up 84 percent of landmine casualties, with the highest numbers last year in Myanmar.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy

The US closed its diplomatic mission in response to ‘specific information’ about a potential air attack.

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,000

These were the key developments on the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2024

Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades

Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict and political divisions

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024