The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin launches fresh strikes on Kyiv as explosions rock Ukrainian cities

‘Do not leave shelters’ as attack on capital continues, says mayor Klitschko

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Ukraine claims to have retaken 20 square km of land around Bakhmut – as it happened

Deputy defence minister says Ukraine have taken back territory from around the eastern city but Russian forces had advanced ‘somewhat’ in the city

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023

Ukraine repels ‘exceptional’ Russia missile, drone attack on Kyiv

At least 10 explosions are heard by witnesses in Kyiv as officials said a Russian air attack was under way.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

Ukraine strikes Russian forces in Luhansk before expected counteroffensive

Smoke seen rising in eastern city as Moscow says British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles were used

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 446 of the invasion

Zelenskiy visits UK for talks with Sunak as Britain announces it will send hundreds of long-range drones to Ukraine; Russia claims it has downed UK-supplied Storm Shadow missile

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Zelensky compared to Churchill at Chequers meeting with Sunak

The Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky: ‘Your leadership, your country’s bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all.’

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Ukraine hails gains in Bakhmut as Zelenskiy wins more weapons in Europe

Ukraine on Monday hailed its first substantial battlefield advances in six months as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy won pledges for new long-range drones in Britain to add to a haul of Western arms for a counteroffensive against Russian invaders.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Sunak promises UK will play ‘big part’ in training Ukraine’s pilots

The UK is unlikely to supply jets directly to Ukraine as Kyiv is focused on the F-16 which is not operated by the RAF.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Zelensky pleads for jets as Sunak promises pilot training school for Ukrainians

The Ukrainian President desperately wants warplanes so his forces can reclaim control of the air as Kyiv prepares for its highly-anticipated counter-attack

Daily Mirror · May 15, 2023

EU exec backs Kyiv peace plan as China starts 'political settlement' tour

The European Union's chief executive said on Monday that Kyiv's own peace plan should serve as the starting point for any efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, in comments timed to coincide with the start of China's "political settlement" tour of Europe.

Reuters · May 15, 2023