The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Residents in Kyiv told to stay indoors as air pollution blankets the Ukrainian capital

Authorities in Ukraine have advised residents in the capital Kyiv to stay indoors as air pollution, partly caused by fires in the region, blanketed the city

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘victory plan’ depends on decisions by allies this year – as it happened

Ukrainian president tells press conference with Ursula von der Leyen that Ukraine plans to use EU loan for air defence, energy and weapons purchases

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: offensive in Kursk diverted 40,000 Russian troops, Zelenskyy says

Moscow says it has captured another village in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. What we know on day 940

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2024

Blast from attack on Russian arms depot picked up on earthquake monitors

Ukrainian drone attack causes large explosion at arsenal in Toropets, more than 300 miles north of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024

Ukrainian drones strike a large military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow

Ukrainian drones have struck a large military depot in a town deep inside Russia overnight, causing a huge blaze and prompting the evacuation of local residents

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Blinken briefed on Kyiv’s plan to push Russia to end war

Zelenskiy expected to present plan to UN general assembly next week; Microsoft says Russia behind Harris disinformation. What we know on day 938

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024

Is a political settlement between Russia and Ukraine on the cards? I am sceptical

Neither war fatigue nor the fear of an escalation into nuclear war seem enough to spur on negotiations to end the conflict, says political scientist Rajan Menon

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russia retakes two villages in Kursk as counteroffensive continues, Moscow says

Russia also orders evacuation of more villages in border region after launch of major bid to reclaim territory taken by Kyiv. What we know on day 937

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024

Russia Evacuates Border Villages In Kursk Region

Russia ordered the evacuation of villages close to the Ukrainian border in the Kursk region, the local governor said Monday, as Moscow ramped up efforts to regain control of land seized in Kyiv's incursion.

International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024

Putin boosts troop numbers as Russia launches airstrikes across Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile renews calls for Western allies to lift restrictions on the use of long-range missiles

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024