The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine repels Russian forces in Bakhmut after overnight strikes on Kyiv

Vladimir Putin’s forces hammer Ukraine capital for the ninth time this month

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Pentagon accounting error overvalued Ukraine weapons aid by $3 billion -sources

The Pentagon overestimated the value of the ammunition, missiles and other equipment it sent to Ukraine by around $3 billion, a Senate aide and a defense official said on Thursday, an error that may lead the way for more weapons being sent to Kyiv for its defense against Russian forces.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Pope hopes to send peace envoys to Kyiv, Moscow - report

Pope Francis hopes to send personal peace envoys to the Ukrainian and Russian presidents to try to broker a ceasefire in the war, a Catholic website reported on Thursday.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

How fruitful was Zelenskyy’s European tour?

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to Britain this week, at the end of a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Having been flown to Chequers in an RAF Chinook helicopter, Zelenskyy spent two hours in talks with Rishi Sunak.

The Week · May 18, 2023

Kyiv weathers 'unprecedented' wave of missiles

KYIV: Ukraine said on Thursday it had downed nearly an entire barrage of Russian missiles overnight, the latest in an "unprecedented" wave of aerial attacks on the capital Kyiv.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

China says Ukraine envoy met with Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv

China says its special envoy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv earlier this week

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Putin’s Wagner Group ‘private army’ chief slams regular Russian troops for retreating around Bakhmut

The head of Vladimir Putin’s Wagner Group “private army” on Thursday slammed regular Russian troops for retreating around the eastern town of Bakhmut in Ukraine.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Ukraine shoots down 29 missiles over Kyiv in night attack

Ukraine shot down 29 of 30 missiles launched by Russia in overnight air strikes but one person was killed in Odesa.

The New Daily · May 18, 2023

Ukraine war: Fresh explosions in Kyiv as Russia targets capital with cruise missiles

In the southern region of Odesa, one person died and two were wounded in a Russian missile attack, according to an official

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

Russian cruise missile attack targets Kyiv, one killed in Odesa

Attack on Kyiv marks the ninth time this month that Russian air raids have targeted the Ukrainian capital.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023