The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians

If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: US House speaker dumps key Ukraine backer Mike Turner

Mike Johnson removes his fellow Republican as chair of powerful intelligence committee; Poland says Europe must take care of itself. What we know on day 1,058

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2025

Russia Strikes Ukraine Energy Sites In 'Massive' Barrage

Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at the Ukrainian energy sector, Kyiv said Wednesday, ramping up a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025

Everything we know about North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine

Kyiv claims to have captured two North Korean soldiers during fighting in Russia’s Kursk region

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Ukraine Hits Russian Army Factories, Energy Hubs In 'Massive' Barrage

Ukraine fired missiles and drones at factories and energy facilities across Russia early on Tuesday, sparking fires hundreds of kilometres (miles) from the frontline, a source in Ukraine's SBU security services said.

International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025

Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025

Ukraine war briefing: Strengthen Kyiv’s hand before peace talks, says Nato chief

Mark Rutte says Ukraine not yet in the ‘position of strength’ needed for talks with Russia; Biden says US and allies ‘can’t walk away’. What we know on day 1.056

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

Russian firefighters take five days to put out blaze at Putin nuclear bombers' oil depot hit by Kyiv drones

Ukraine and Russia have dramatically ramped up use of drones in Putin’s war launched in February 2022

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025

Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports

Russia’s contract for the transit of its gas across Ukraine expired on December 31 last year and Kyiv refused to consider a new deal. Ukraine’s decision was supported by the European Commission, even though the lost imports are equivalent to 5% of European demand.

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025

Seoul Says 300 North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting Ukraine

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025