The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

'Everyone's Afraid': Ukraine Power Plant Workers Fear Fresh Strikes

Russia has stepped up devastating bombardments on Ukrainian power plants in recent weeks, at a perilous moment for Kyiv as it struggles with manpower and ammunition shortages and loses ground on the front.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Long-range Atacms missiles on the way, says Zelenskiy

Russian attack shears Kharkiv TV tower in half; EU ministers urge no complacency after US steps up with aid. What we know on day 790

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024

Enough to turn the tide? Ukraine hails release of long-delayed US military aid

Will it be enough to dissipate doubt over Ukraine's ability to hold out in a war of attrition with Russia? After months of delay, the US House of Representatives has finally approved a $60 billion military aid package for Kyiv. Overruling the objections of Republican hardliners, Speaker Mike Johnson praised…

France 24 · Apr 22, 2024

Zelensky welcomes US House approval of Ukraine aid, urges passage into law

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday welcomed the passage of $60 billion in aid for Ukraine by the US House of Representatives but urged Washington to quickly turn the bill into law and proceed with the actual transfer of weapons, saying long-range arms and air defense systems were top priorities.

France 24 · Apr 21, 2024

Behind the Curtain: Speaker Johnson's historic road-to-Kyiv conversion

In an era of tribal politics and congressional dysfunction, the country witnessed a rare triumph of consequential bipartisanship.

Axios · Apr 21, 2024

'Finally': Relief And Optimism In Kyiv After US Approves New Aid

Despite gloomy weather, Ukrainians in the capital Kyiv were cheerful and cautiously optimistic on Sunday after their biggest ally Washington approved $61 billion in new war-time aid.

International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024

Russia Claims Advances Near Chasiv Yar As Ukraine Hails New Aid

Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east Ukraine, highlighting the pressure facing Kyiv as it gears up to receive $61 billion in new US aid.

International Business Times · Apr 21, 2024

The Observer view: as the world dithers, Ukraine’s plight grows ever more precarious

Defeat would be a catastrophe not only for Kyiv, but also for the future security of Europe

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024

House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next

US funding package has cleared its biggest hurdle, the House of Representatives. What comes next in the Senate, and how has the world responded?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024

US Lawmakers Pass New Ukraine Aid After Costly Delay

US lawmakers have approved new funding to provide Ukraine with desperately needed military aid, but their months-long delay in doing so was costly, undermining Kyiv's fight against invading Russian forces.

International Business Times · Apr 20, 2024