The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Ukrainians describe torture by Russian occupiers; Moscow simulates nuclear strike; the story of Ukraine’s stolen children

The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023

Why did the US launch airstrikes on Syria and what happens next?

The war in Gaza risks developing into a wider conflict, but for now, the actions seem to be more about messaging between Washington and Tehran

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

EU summit turns its eyes away from Ukraine despite a commitment to stay the course with Zelenskyy

The European Union summit showed that Ukraine will be facing tougher times to get all the attention and political, economic and military aid that it wants

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Are the US strikes on Syria linked to Israel’s war in Gaza?

Syria is populated by a number of militias known to have strong ties to Iran

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Russia raises interest rate to 15% after steep climb in inflation

Two-point rate rise surprises analysts as central bank blames 6.6% inflation on consumer demand

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

‘It will be slow, very hard’: can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza invasion?

Divisions among Israeli leadership and US doubts are complicating what are already ‘fiendishly difficult’ objectives

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

War-weary mothers, wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demand a cap on military service time

Scores of protesters have gathered in the streets of Ukrainian cities to demand a cap of 18 months on mandatory military service

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Evidence mounts of North Korean arms to Russia in threat for Ukraine

Despite questions over quality, scale of munition shipments indicates Moscow plans to continue conflict for long time

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

‘Essential not to lose focus’ on war in Ukraine, Varadkar warns

The Taoiseach said there was a need to ‘double down on’ political, military and financial support for Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

First Thing: US launches airstrikes in Syria tied to Iran-backed fighters

Airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria signal a new willingness in Washington to engage directly in the Middle East crisis. Plus: the search continues for the Maine gunman

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023