The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Top senators in shouting match as Republicans accused of derailing Ukraine defence talks

Efforts to separate Ukraine funding from other issues seem to dim as Senate Republicans remain opposed

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid

Texas Republicans refuse to back continued aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a major hardening of border security policy.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 6, 2023

A former Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia found shot dead outside of Moscow

A renegade Ukrainian lawmaker who fled to Russia shortly after Moscow’s invasion has been found dead near Moscow

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Senate Republicans block funding bill that included aid for Ukraine and Israel

Congress unlikely to approve more funding for Ukraine before end of year after GOP demanded stricter border regulations

The Guardian - US · Dec 6, 2023

Iran uses rape, torture to silence detained Mahsa Amini protesters, Amnesty says

Iranian authorities have used rape and sexual assault to punish or silence those arrested during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, Amnesty International said in a report released on Wednesday. Amnesty documented 45 cases of sexual violence perpetrated against men, women and children who were detained and says the actual number…

France 24 · Dec 6, 2023

Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders

The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2023

US expects to announce new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

U.S. officials say the Biden administration is expected to announce a new $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

US Charges Four Pro-Russian Troops In Ukraine With War Crimes

The United States charged four pro-Russian soldiers with war crimes on Wednesday for the abduction and torture of an American national in Ukraine.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023

Diaspora Journalists Increasingly Targeted By Home Countries: Report

Authoritarian states are increasingly targeting journalists working in exile as part of government reprisal campaigns against dissidents living outside their countries, US-based rights group Freedom House said in a new report Wednesday.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023

Slovakian PM criticised over plan to scrap corruption prosecutor

Critics of Robert Fico fear aim is to halt investigations into individuals connected to ruling Smer party

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023