The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Mapped: The UK military bases threatened by Russia as Putin issues ‘military secret’ warning

Putin warned ‘any military facilities in Ukraine are our legitimate target, British or otherwise’

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Ukraine’s drone attacks have left Russia desperately scrambling for oil imports

The once world-leading producer of crude oil has plunged into an energy crisis as Kyiv targets its oil processing plants

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles

Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically

The Independent UK · Aug 27

'Putin set to target UK': Britain on alert after PM Burnham's Ukraine visit, missile tech transfer

Britain has been warned to prepare for possible Russian retaliation after Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s visit to Ukraine and the UK’s decision to share technology that could help Kyiv produce long-range missiles.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Russia planning to use nukes? Why CIA chief made 'emergency' visit to Moscow; report

Russia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an “emergency” meeting amid fears that the Kremlin could resort to nuclear weapons or target Ukraine’s Western allies, DailyMail reported.

The Times of India · Aug 26

Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s ‘Order of Freedom’ despite years of criticism

Zelenskyy awarded Musk one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, despite years of criticism from the South Africa-born tech mogul who has repeatedly attacked the Ukrainian president and questioned Kyiv’s strategy.

Euronews · Aug 26

Burnham Plans Trump Talks as Ukraine Faces Shortage of Patriot Missiles

British PM Andy Burnham plans to meet US President Trump to discuss Ukraine's urgent need for more Patriot missiles, as Kyiv faces increased threats to its infrastructure this winter.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

PM says Britain will not stop supporting Ukraine, amid CIA chief’s Russia visit

The visit has sparked widespread speculation that it could be pre-empting new military action of some kind by Vladimir Putin.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

'Sometimes you have to ride into the nearest air raid shelter': The realities of being a cyclist in Kyiv

Cyclist Nathan* moved to Ukraine in July and is targetting a number of mass participation, endurance rides

Cycling Weekly · Aug 26

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump issues first comment on CIA chief’s mysterious visit to Moscow

Trump says he is hopeful 'something may come out of' CIA chief’s meetings in Russia

The Independent UK · Aug 26