The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

An End To The Russia-Ukraine War Could Lead To Renewed Washington-Moscow Ties, Kremlin Says

However, Russia has resumed intense strikes against Ukraine following visits from U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.

International Business Times · Sep 9

Russian drone strike near Ukraine-Moldova border kills at least two as Ukraine targets oil terminal

An overnight Russian drone strike at a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova killed at least two people, Odesa's regional governor said Wednesday. Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan said that 17 drones had hit Moldovan territory in August alone as both Kyiv and Moscow ramp up long-range strikes on military…

France 24 · Sep 9

Hungary's continued veto slows Ukraine's EU accession process as minority rights row persists

Hungary once again blocked progress on Ukraine’s EU accession at a Council working group, linking further movement to guarantees protecting the rights of Hungary’s minority community in Ukraine. Budapest did not block Moldova’s parallel accession track, although other member states oppose separating

Euronews · Sep 9

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv books in 1,000 Patriots as UK and EU open up missile aid

Germany ‘urgently’ sending PAC-2 interceptors from its stockpile and urges other countries to do the same. What we know on day 1,659

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

Trump tells Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war, Kremlin says

US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said, arguing that peace could pave the way for a broad restoration of US-Russia ties. The hour-long call Tuesday followed weekend talks by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner…

France 24 · Sep 8

Missiles or mediation? Trump envoys shuttle between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine’s momentum on the battlefield was a primary focus at July’s NATO summit in Turkey. Kyiv’s long-range drones and US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the Washington would allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles on in the country. However, Trump's deal has yet to materialize. Moreover, Russia has ramped…

France 24 · Sep 8

Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office

Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money laundering

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Putin, Trump hold 1-hour call after visit by US envoys to broker Russia-Ukraine peace

Russian president Vladimir Putin and US president Donald Trump held a one-hour phone call on Tuesday, discussing the outcome of recent visits by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv as Washington seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Times of India · Sep 8

Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Kyiv as £100m pledged for winter

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting co-chaired the virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.

Evening Standard · Sep 8

EU allows Ukraine to use loan to buy US Patriot missiles

The European Union has recently greenlit a decisive measure allowing Ukraine to utilize loan funds for acquiring Patriot missile systems, empowering the nation to fortify its defenses against Russian assaults. Facing a shortage of essential interceptors, this move, alongside Britain's additional funding for air defense this winter, is crucial as…

The Economic Times · Sep 8