The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine’s troops vastly outnumbered and facing ‘huge swarms’ of Russian drones in Kursk retreat

IN FOCUS: Askold Krushelnycky speaks to a senior officer in Kyiv’s army about the pain being felt by troops as they withdraw from inside Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Thirty years ago Ukraine got rid of its nuclear arsenal – now some people regret that decision

Around 73% of Ukrainians now want their country to “restore” its nuclear weapons, according to a recent opinion poll. Most Ukrainians (58%) were in favour of their country owning nuclear weapons, even if it meant losing western allies.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,116 and 1,117

These are the key developments on days 1,116 and 1,117 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 17, 2025

The big question on Ukraine: is Trump ready to push Putin into peace?

Russian leader’s antagonism to Zelenskyy and lack of interest in a ceasefire leaves colossal task for US

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025

The Observer view on the proposed Ukraine deal: Kyiv’s allies must not fall into Putin’s trap

While Donald Trump has no plan beyond halting the gunfire, Russia’s leader does. Peace at any price is no peace at all

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2025

Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks

Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.

AAP · Mar 15, 2025

UK urges Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire in meeting with allies

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed Russia to commit to a ceasefire at a second meeting of allies on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Euronews · Mar 15, 2025

Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London – as it happened

Representatives from numerous international militaries will meet in London on Thursday, says UK prime minister

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says ‘good chance to end war quickly’ as he urges pressure on Putin

Ukrainian president calls on allies to push Russian president to accept US proposal while Putin says Ukrainian troops in Kursk should surrender. What we know on day 1,116

The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025

Starmer says Putin cannot be allowed to ‘play games’ over Ukraine ceasefire

UK PM to host virtual meeting of ‘coalition of the willing’ nations who have agreed to help enforce peace

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2025