The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Zelensky Urges 'Stronger' Aid From German Chancellor Candidate Merz

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday asked for more support from Germany against Russia while meeting with opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who is leading opinion polls ahead of German elections in February.

International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024

Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin reaches immediate ceasefire with Ukraine

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Scholz confident of developing ‘joint strategy’ on Ukraine with Trump

German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018

The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2024

Zelensky Slams Putin After Russian Strikes Kill 12

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday slammed Russia and its President Vladimir Putin over two aerial attacks that killed at least 12 people.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

Prince William, Zelensky To Attend Notre Dame Reopening

Britain's Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have joined a growing VIP guestlist for the reopening of Notre Dame cathedral on Saturday, with the latter expected to seek talks with US president-elect Donald Trump over Kyiv's faltering war effort.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

‘A trip to the casino’: Russia and Ukraine wait warily for Trump transition

The idea of the US president-election as a saviour for Ukraine, as unlikely as it may seem, holds an appeal for an exhausted nation without a clear path to victory

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Lavrov accused of ‘trying to rebuild the Russian empire’

Ukraine and west hit out at Russian foreign minister in Malta; sanctions force Putin to scrap Gazprombank monopoly. What we know on day 1,017

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences

Kyiv’s forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

Ukraine Was Their Refuge. Then Came War, And Her Husband's Killer

The radio was playing and summer sun was streaming through the car windows when Natalya Sadykova and her husband Aydos pulled into their leafy courtyard in Kyiv where a gunman was waiting.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024