The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine war briefing: Biden and Zelenskiy talk as Ukraine prepares to mark independence day

US president pledges $125m in new military aid for Kyiv, while Narendra Modi tells Zelenskiy he is ready to help secure peace deal. What we know on day 913

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2024

India stands 'firmly for peace' PM Modi tells Ukraine's Zelensky

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his country stood "firmly for peace" in the war between Ukraine and Russia during a Friday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 23, 2024

Russia’s ‘dangerous advance’ in Ukraine’s east stokes fear, divisions

While world attention is on Kyiv’s surprise cross-border assault, Moscow’s troops are bearing down on Ukraine’s east.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2024

Modi calls for diplomatic solution in Ukraine visit; Biden announces new US aid

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first visit to Kyiv on Friday to again call for a diplomatic solution to more than two years of war with Russia. Also on Friday, the US announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including air defence missiles, ammunition and mobile rocket…

France 24 · Aug 23, 2024

Indian PM Modi To Advocate 'Peace' On Historic Ukraine Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday, a historic visit in which he is expected to push a settlement to end the war with Russia.

International Business Times · Aug 23, 2024

Putin Accuses Ukraine Of Trying To Attack Kursk Nuclear Plant

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) from where Kyiv's forces are mounting a major cross-border offensive.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

OPINION - These are the three sets of questions that will likely determine the fate of Ukraine by the end of year

Since August 6, the war in Ukraine has become a tale of two major offensives. Ukrainian forces have invaded Russia, grabbing more than 1,000 square kilometres of Kursk Oblast, which they are now defending fiercely. At the same time, in the Donbas in eastern Ukraine, Russian forces are moving on…

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2024

Ukraine strikes airfield near Volgograd as Russia presses forward in Donetsk

Marinovka airbase becomes latest target of Kyiv’s ambitious long-range drone campaign

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

In Russia, solidarity and apathy as war with Ukraine escalates

Volunteers rally for people displaced by Ukraine’s incursion, but in Moscow, some brush off Kyiv’s drone assault.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024

Can India broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?

As Narendra Modi heads to Kyiv, some analysts say India could push the two sides towards talks – but it may not want to.

Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024