The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Putin intent on ‘total subjugation’ and wiping Ukraine off the map, says Biden; Russia ‘lacks troops or ammo for major offensive’. What we know on day 868

The U.S. and an array of other NATO allies will send Ukraine dozens of air defense systems in the coming months, including at least four of the powerful Patriot systems that Kyiv has been desperately seeking to help fight off Russian advances in the war

The toll of the heaviest bombardment of Kyiv in almost four months shows the human cost of Russia’s improved targeting tactics

Kyiv mayor says Ukraine needs air defences now more than ever after 29 civilians were killed during sweeping Russian missile strikes across the capital

Jake Sullivan says US remains ‘committed’ to supporting Ukraine as world leaders join NATO summit in Washington, DC.

The optics are startling. Russia bombed a children’s hospital in Kyiv while Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who currently holds the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency, wrapped up a peace tour that included stops in Moscow and Baku before Beijing. At no point during his Kremlin visit did Orban denounce…

Warning, distressing content: A mother who was waiting with her eight-year-old daughter for surgery in the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in central Kyiv tells Tom Watling of her terrifying experience as Russia fired multiple missiles at the complex

I support the Council of Europe plan to hold the Kremlin to account, says Gordon Brown, UN global ambassador for education

Rescue efforts continue after missile strikes that killed 38 people, as Ukraine president renews call for more air defences

Comments appear to be a rebuke to Russia after its missile strikes day earlier - including on children’s hospital - in which four children were killed

Ukraine is set for a fiery clash with Russia at the UN Security Council Tuesday after Kyiv's allies called for an emergency meeting in the wake of deadly strikes by Moscow.