The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russia Rains Missiles On Ukraine As US Mulls Ending Truce Efforts

Russia fired a fresh volley of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, wounding dozens of people, Kyiv said Friday, as the United States warned it could end efforts to broker a ceasefire if it did not see progress soon.

International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio threatens to walk away from peace talks as outline of US minerals deal revealed – as it happened

‘We’re not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end,’ US secretary of state says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

At least two killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Sumy

Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv for the first time accuses China of providing weapons to Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2025

US officials arrive in Paris for critical talks with European leaders on Ukraine's future

European leaders are meeting Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as a delegation from Kyiv.

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots

Fatal attacks have shaken several Ukrainian cities, prompting an offer from Kyiv to pay for US air defence systems.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,148

These are the key events on day 1,148 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Nato chief visits Odesa, declares ‘unwavering’ support for Kyiv

Mark Rutte makes pledge after Donald Trump blames Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting war; three hurt in ‘massive’ Russian drone attack. What we know on day 1,148

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025

Tuesday briefing: How Donald Trump has left Ukrainian civilians in greater danger than ever

In today’s newsletter: In describing the bombing of the city of Sumy as “a mistake” and sidelining dissenting voices, the White House’s passivity towards Russia questions its commitment to peace

The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Captive Chinese soldiers appear before the press in Kyiv

Republicans increase pressure on Trump after 35 killed in Sumy, with US president calling for ‘death and destruction to stop.’ What we know on day 1,147

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025

Russia Says Deadly Sumy Strike Hit Army Meeting

Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.

International Business Times · Apr 14, 2025