The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Albanese, Luxon invited on 'Anzac' mission to Ukraine

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon says Ukraine's proposal that he visit Kiev alongside Anthony Albanese is a "great invitation" that the pair are open to.

AAP · May 28, 2025

Zelenskyy bound for Berlin with Merz boxed in by German coalition

The German chancellor’s desire to lift restrictions on longer range weapons for Ukraine has been frustrated by his Social Democrat partners

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2025

Several Russian airports suspend operations over Ukrainian drone raids

Several airports in Russia suspended operations overnight on Tuesday amid drone alerts. Over the past weeks, Kyiv has intensified its drone attacks on Russian cities, including Moscow, causing significant disruptions in Russian airspace.

Euronews · May 27, 2025

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Derail Peace Talks

Russia said Tuesday that its massive aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent days were a "response" to escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on its own civilians, accusing Kyiv of trying to "disrupt" peace efforts.

International Business Times · May 27, 2025

‘Ample evidence’ Russia preparing fresh offensive despite talk of ceasefire, claims Zelensky

Russia’s foreign ministry says it is working on a peace proposal to be sent to Ukraine, but Kyiv suggests Moscow is simultaneously planning a major new offensive

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Tuesday briefing: Trump’s statements about Putin have changed. Will his actions catch up?

In today’s newsletter: As the US president becomes more disillusioned with Vladimir Putin, a look at how his stance towards the Russian leader is – and isn’t – shifting

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025

Germany and Ukraine’s other allies scrap range limits on arms sent to Kyiv

Removal of restrictions, which is backed by UK, France and US, improves Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2025

Merz Says Kyiv's Key Allies No Longer Limit Range Of Weapons

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that Germany along with Ukraine's other key Western backers had lifted range restrictions on weapons they send to Kyiv to fight against Russia.

International Business Times · May 26, 2025

Western allies lift Ukraine's restrictions on long-range weapons, says Merz

Western allies are no longer imposing any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons delivered to Ukraine for Kyiv against Russian military targets, the German chancellor said on Monday.

Euronews · May 26, 2025