The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukraine says it has stopped Putin’s forces advancing on key city in Kharkiv

Kyiv’s military say they have full control of Kupiansk, but admit Russian forces did briefly breach its outskirts

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Russian Man On Trial For High Treason In Espionage Case

Russian man on trial for high treason in controversial case involving espionage allegations, shedding light on Russia's security policies.

Top News · Nov 14, 2024

A France-trained and armed force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at critical juncture in war

A French military task force with the festive name “Champagne” is wrapping up a mission that’s no party

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

In Cyprus, Ukrainians learn how to dispose of landmines that kill and maim hundreds

In a Cypriot National Guard camp, Ukrainians are being trained on how to identify, locate and dispose of landmines and other unexploded munitions that litter huge swaths of their country, killing and maiming hundreds of people, including children

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

Moscow residents see a new glimmer of light from Washington

Russians hope Trump’s White House return might end the continuous decline in relations between the Washington and the Kremlin, writes CNN’s Fred Pleitgen in Moscow

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Ukraine is facing a ‘hammer blow’ of 50,000 Russian troops in Kursk – can they hold out?

IN DEPTH: Experts tell Andy Gregory and Tom Watling that the real question is how much Kyiv’s troops are able to inflict casualties on the Russians as the price for taking the territory back

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024

COP29 Host Tries To Calm Waters After Diplomatic Turmoil

Host Azerbaijan tried to bring down the diplomatic temperature in Baku on Thursday after a French minister cancelled her trip to the UN climate talks and Argentina withdrew its delegation.

International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024

Iran Activist Kills Himself After Demanding Release Of Prisoners

Human rights campaigners on Thursday paid tribute to an Iranian activist who killed himself hours after warning he would do so if four inmates seen to be political prisoners were not freed.

International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024

Russia Shuts Moscow's Famed Gulag Museum

Russian authorities ordered the closure from Thursday of Moscow's award-winning Gulag History Museum, dedicated to the victims of Soviet-era repression.

International Business Times · Nov 14, 2024

What happened in Abu Ghraib and why did a US court award damages?

The case marks the first time victims of abuse at the hands of US soldiers in Iraq in 2004 have testified in court.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2024