Ukrainian energy minister Hrynchuk resigns as corruption probe fallout continues – as it happened Following Zelenskyy’s request Svitlana Hrynchuk has now also resigned from her post The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
As Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital is hit, anger towards Russia rages Moscow denies targeting the civilian site as its forces bombard cities across the country, killing more than 30 people. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024
France and EU support for Ukraine 'will not waver', Macron vows French President Emmanuel Macron warned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin early Saturday not to "count on any fatigue from Europeans" over the war in Ukraine, pledging that France's support for Kyiv "will not waver". This comes amid Europe-wide rallies and protests marking the second anniversary of Russia's invasion. Radio France Internationale · Feb 24, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin declares former Russian PM a ‘foreign agent’ – as it happened Mikhail Kasyanov served as prime minister for the first four years of Vladimir Putin’s administration The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war live: at least 17 killed in missile strike on market, say Ukrainian officials – as it happened Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns attack on the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, where a child was among the dead The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023
Biden says ‘no real prospect’ of Putin using nuclear weapons – as it happened US president plays down worries during Finland visit when asked about whether Russian president could escalate action in Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023
Ukrainian forces gradually advance on Bakhmut; four people injured after shelling in Kherson – as it happened Eastern Command spokesperson says Ukrainian forces are ‘pressuring’ Russian troops in Donetsk Oblast; Russian shelling hits residential area. says Ukraine The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2023
Russia unleashes largest drone attack on Ukrainian capital, crowds mark Kyiv Day Russia unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv overnight in what officials said was the largest drone attack of the city but crowds poured into the streets later on Sunday to celebrate the anniversary of the Ukrainian capital's founding. Reuters · May 27, 2023
Ukraine shoots down 10 missiles in Russian attacks, oil depot hit Ukraine shot down 10 missiles and over 20 drones launched by Russia in overnight attacks on the capital Kyiv, the city of Dnipro and eastern regions, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Ukraine says it shot down 36 drones in overnight Russian attacks Ukraine said on Thursday it had shot down all 36 Iranian-made drones launched by Russia in overnight attacks which it said probably targeted critical infrastructure and military facilities. Reuters · May 25, 2023
Communities torn as Ukraine turns its back on Moscow-linked church As a crowd gathered outside the white-brick Orthodox church in the village of Karyshkiv in western Ukraine, raised voices quickly turned to shouting. Soon old women were crying. Reuters · May 12, 2023
Poland grain reprieve offers little comfort to Ukrainian farmer Volodymyr Bondaruk takes little comfort from Poland's decision to lift a ban on the transit of Ukrainian grain. His mixed dairy and arable farm in western Ukraine has already lost a Polish contract and he doubts it will ever be renewed. Reuters · Apr 19, 2023
Over the ring of air raid sirens, US President Biden’s visit to Ukraine sends thunderous message of western unity to Putin An embrace between the two leaders outside a memorial for Ukraine's fallen soldiers said it all: Zelenskyy can rely on Biden's support for "as long as it takes", writes Steve Cannane. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts Tony the gorilla, like other African primates, hates the cold and it is a constant challenge for his keepers at Kyiv Zoo to keep him warm and comfortable in the face of hours-long power cuts every day caused by the war. Reuters · Jan 31, 2023
Reuters · Jan 29, 2023 Tearful mourners remember British volunteer killed in eastern Ukraine Tearful mourners in Kyiv on Sunday commemorated a British volunteer killed while attempting a rescue mission from the eastern Ukrainian town of Soledar.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023 Kyiv says battles ongoing in Soledar and denies Russians have taken town – as it happened Spokesperson for Ukraine army says statements from Russia that it has captured Soledar ‘are not true’
Reuters · Dec 26, 2022 The struggle to save the tropical plants of Kyiv's Botanical Garden In the lush greenhouses of Kyiv's National Botanical Garden, staff are struggling to save a decades-old collection of tropical plants after months of Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid led to electricity outages, threatening the garden's heating supply.
Reuters · Dec 22, 2022 Ukraine's 'cat and mouse' battle to keep Russian missiles at bay As Russian cruise missiles sped towards their target this month, a Ukrainian pilot gave chase in an old Soviet MiG-29 fighter jet and locked onto two of them, but could not take the shot: they were nearing a large town and it was too risky.
Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022 Russia drone attack targets ‘critical infrastructure’ in Kyiv Ukraine’s military says about 20 unmanned aerial vehicles targeted facilities around the capital.
Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2022 Ukraine’s Kyiv mayor rebuffs Zelenskyy criticism amid energy woes Mayor Klitschko says hundreds of warming centres helping people cope with effects of destroyed power stations.
Reuters · Nov 21, 2022 In cold Ukraine village, Banksy mural offers warm bath As they head into a cold winter, residents of a bombed-out Ukrainian village say they appreciate a warm bath in a mural painted by graffiti artist Banksy.
Reuters · Nov 18, 2022 Blackouts hit Ukraine's small businesses, and wider economy, hard Oleksii Revutskyi rolls his eyes when talking about the challenges Ukrainian businesses have faced lately.
Reuters · Nov 1, 2022 Ukrainian volunteers make 'trench candles' for troops from tin cans A group of Ukrainian volunteers has been making "trench candles" from tin cans for troops serving on the frontline as an energy crisis triggered by the war takes its toll on both the armed forces and civilians.
Reuters · Oct 11, 2022 Ukraine capital cleans up after second-day air raid scare Sitting cross-legged in a passageway deep within Kyiv's Zoloti Vorota metro station, 10-year-old Daria Kucher ignored roaring trains and hundreds of other people taking refuge from the threat of Russian missiles, etching a flower on a pad with her colored pencils.
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2022 Russia bombed Kyiv. What’s next for Ukraine? Residents of Ukraine’s capital, who were used to a sense of relative calm, are once again hiding in shelters.