The Latest Breaking News from Crimea

Top US general predicts Ukraine will destroy the bridge, a move that would strengthen its hand in any negotiations.

Russian forces withdraw troops from Ukraine and Crimea, Ukrainian forces capitalize on the opportunity but face challenges ahead.

The Russian Orthodox Church has approved a statement describing Russia’s “special military operation” as a holy war, arguing that all of Ukraine should be Russia’s exclusive zone of influence. Said Ismagilov, one of Ukraine’s top muslim leaders, joined the armed forces to fight against Russia’s mass invasion, claiming a Quranic…

Ukraine’s foreign minister visited Beijing for the first time during the war, as Kyiv turns to diplomacy to win war aims

Zelenskiy’s and Kamala Harris’s aides hold phone talks; Spanish pensioner jailed over anti-Ukraine letter bombs. What we know on day 882

Command centre and ammunition depot hit, says Ukrainian defence source; Ukraine’s army confirms pullout from Urozhaine. What we know on day 877

Climber Jenya Kazbekova will represent Ukraine at the Paris Olympics in the combined climbing event, two and a half years after fleeing the war in her country. Kazbekova, who learned to climb on the cliffs of Crimea, hopes her presence will serve as a reminder that Ukraine still needs help…

The past few days have marked a significant moment in the maritime war between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday July 15, Ukraine’s navy spokesman, Dmytro Pletenchuk, claimed: “The last patrol ship of the Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation is bolting from our Crimea just now. Remember this day.”

Nikki Haley critiques Biden's response to Russia's actions in Crimea and Ukraine, advocating for strong leadership to prevent conflicts.