The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russians try to break through Ukrainian defence lines north of Kharkiv

Kyiv says initial attacks repelled as Russia seeks to intensify pressure on Ukraine’s second city

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Judges with machine guns: the part-time drone hunters defending Kyiv

The ‘Mriya’ unit made up of members of the legal profession patrols the capital region’s skies with antique weapons

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

S. Korea President Admits 'Shortcomings' In Rare Address

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held a rare press conference Thursday, admitting "shortcomings" after his party's recent electoral defeat, and laying out policies on issues from the country's low birthrate to Russia's war in Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 9, 2024

Ukraine Says Thwarted Russian-led Plot To Kill Zelensky

Ukraine said Tuesday it had unravelled a Russian plot to assassinate senior Ukrainian political and military figures, including President Volodymyr Zelensky.

International Business Times · May 7, 2024

‘Don’t want to fight’: Ukrainians abroad slam plan to deny embassy services

Short on soldiers to fight Russia, Kyiv says it will suspend consular access to military-age men outside Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2024

Russia Adds Zelensky To Criminal 'Wanted' List

Russia has added Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its list of wanted criminals, a move Kyiv dismissed as a sign of Moscow's "desperation".

International Business Times · May 5, 2024

Shadow of war hangs over Orthodox Easter as Zelenskiy and Putin mark holiday

Russian president attends service led by one of his staunchest backers while Zelenskiy asserts God is on Kyiv’s side

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

Putin on our doorstep: Ukrainians watch as the frontline edges closer

Russian forces are advancing in the country’s eastern regions, but the recent arrival of US arms could help turn the tide

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024

‘I love my country, but I can’t kill’: Ukrainian men evading conscription

As the war stretches on indefinitely, there are few eager recruits and Kyiv’s armed forces are short of soldiers

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024

Cameron: Kyiv has right to use UK weapons for strikes in Russia

Lord Cameron on Friday backed Ukrainian strikes against targets inside Russia using British-supplied weapons.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2024