The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced it is sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

At least 17 dead in Russian missile strike on market in eastern Ukraine – as US secretary of state visits Kyiv

Dozens injured in attack as missiles also launched against the capital

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Major Ukrainian breakthrough of Russian lines before winter sets in will be tough, Western officials say

However, Kyiv has made progress – albeit slowly – and Moscow has seen its combat effectiveness undermined by the number of tanks and other vehicles destroyed

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

First Thing: US secretary of state arrives in Kyiv for surprise visit

Antony Blinken expected to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy and announce an initial assistance package of up to $200m

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Meet the man leading the front-line effort in Ukraine's cyber war with Russia

Illia Vitiuk is a top Ukrainian intelligence official. For him, the war with Russia is primarily in cyberspace — and in a rare exclusive interview with NPR, he says it's far from over.

WEKU · Sep 6, 2023

Antony Blinken arrives in Ukraine for surprise visit

US secretary of state expected to announce initial package of military aid for Kyiv of up to $200m

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's efforts to push out Russia's forces

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit, hours after Russia launched its first missile attack in a week against the Ukrainian capital

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war live: at least 17 killed in missile strike on market, say Ukrainian officials – as it happened

Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemns attack on the eastern city of Kostiantynivka, where a child was among the dead

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2023

Blinken announces more than $1 billion in new Ukraine aid on visit to Kyiv

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $1 billion of new assistance to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv Wednesday, which he said would help Ukraine’s counteroffensive "build momentum". Blinken’s visit came as a Russian strike on a market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk…

France 24 · Sep 6, 2023

Russia says southeast Ukraine is now the main focus of fighting in the war

Russia's defense minister says southeast Ukraine has become the most recent hot spot for battles in the 18-month war as Kyiv’s forces press ahead with their counteroffensive

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023