The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Germany's foreign minister visits Kyiv as Ukraine battles to hold off a Russian offensive

Germany’s foreign minister has arrived in Kyiv in the latest public display of support for Ukraine by its Western partners

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Ukraine ‘urgently’ needs more air defences against ‘rain of Russian missiles’, says German minister – as it happened

Annalena Baerbock says situation in Ukraine has ‘dramatically deteriorated’ as Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for Nato states to help intercept Russian missiles

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Ukraine's divisive mobilization law comes into force as a new Russian push strains front-line troops

A divisive mobilization law in Ukraine has come into force as Kyiv struggles to boost troop numbers after Russia launched a new offensive that some fear could close in on Ukraine’s second-largest city

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

Ukrainians divided over Usyk, the world boxing champion facing Tyson Fury

Boxer has raised funds for Ukraine but faced criticism in the past for his apparent Moscow-leaning sympathies

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2024

Zelensky Expects Russian Offensive In Northeast Ukraine To Intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with AFP on Friday he expects Russia to step up its offensive in the northeast and warned Kyiv only has a quarter of the air defences it needs to hold the front line.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Zelensky Warns Russia Could Step Up Offensive: AFP Interview

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with AFP on Friday warned Russia could intensify its offensive and said Kyiv would only accept a "fair peace" despite the West's calls for a quick solution.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Russian President Putin Aims To Create Buffer Zone In Ukraine

Russian President Putin's offensive in Ukraine aims to establish a buffer zone, not capture Kiev, amidst escalating tensions and calls for de-escalation.

Top News · May 17, 2024

Ukraine Says Russian Advance Pushing Ahead As Putin Blames Kyiv

On a trip to China, Putin said the assault was direct retaliation for Ukrainian shelling of Russia's border regions and that Moscow was trying to create a "security zone".

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Crimea as Kyiv hits back at Russia amid Putin's offensive

A massive Ukrainian drone attack on Crimea caused power outages in Sevastopol and ignited a refinery in southern Russia, according to Russian authorities.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2024