The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Who is Robert Fico? Controversial Slovakian prime minister recovering in hospital after shooting

Deputy PM has said the government leader will pull through after being taken to hospital

Evening Standard · May 16, 2024

In Georgia, Russian émigrés see familiar Kremlin tactics

After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 100,000 Russians found refuge in the neighbouring Caucasus republic of Georgia. Many continue to work in the IT services sector for Russian firms. Others have opened their own businesses. Most express their solidarity with the thousands of Georgians demonstrating…

France 24 · May 16, 2024

Is Russia’s assault on northeastern Ukraine already losing steam?

Experts say Ukraine’s defence and Russia’s manpower woes will limit the advance, but fears persist.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

People with disabilities face some of the most brutal conditions during war. We need urgent change

Analysis: Strides have been made in recent decades among the UN and humanitarian organisations to try and put protections in place, writes William Pons. But they need to be enforced and expanded so that the suffering of people with disabilities is not left in the shadows

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Ukraine Says Halted Russian 'Advance' In Some Kharkiv Zones

The Ukrainian army said on Thursday it had partially halted a Russian advance in the northeast, where Moscow has secured its largest territorial gains in 18 months over the last week.

International Business Times · May 16, 2024

How Russia has advanced in Kharkiv despite warnings attack was coming

Shortage of munitions, fighters and air defences leaves Ukraine unprepared to repel attack

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

How Ukraine’s war changed Oleksandr Usyk – and how it didn’t

As Usyk bids to beat Tyson Fury and become the undisputed heavyweight champion, Alex Pattle speaks to the Ukrainian’s promoter and compatriots about his role in the war and importance back home

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Bidzina Ivanishvili: Georgia’s billionaire ‘puppet master’ betting the house on Moscow

As Georgians rally against an illiberal new law seen as a tilt to the Kremlin, its oligarch sponsor may consider it essential self-defence

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 812

As the war enters its 812th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: 50 countries swing behind peace summit in Switzerland

Ukrainians’ decision whether to strike inside Russia, says Blinken; focus is on providing air defences including Patriots. What we know on day 813

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024