The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine Wants a Missile Defense Prototype by Next Year. It Could Become an Alternative to U.S. Patriots

The Freyja initiative is being developed through a coalition of European governments and defense companies and is designed to create a missile shield capable of intercepting Russian strikes.

International Business Times · Jul 27

Zelensky Details Three Threats as North Korea, Iran and China Deepen Ties with Russia

Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of military threats from North Korea, Iran, and China, highlighting their support for Russia through troops, weapons, and technology.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says

Ukraine seeks a European anti-ballistic system prototype by mid-next year. This ambitious project aims to counter Russian missile threats effectively. Kyiv will provide a launcher and interceptor missile for testing. European nations and defense manufacturers are contributing technology and expertise. The goal is a lower-cost alternative to existing air defense…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

UK's Burnham to welcome Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

LONDON - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Russian strikes kill at least six across Ukraine as Kyiv comes under missile attack

Russia launched overnight ballistic missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions, killing at least six people, including a nine-year-old child, and injuring dozens, Ukrainian officials said. The barrage came after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of intensified attacks, while Moscow said Ukrainian drone strikes also killed four civilians…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

2 dead in Ukraine from Russian attacks, 4 more in Russian-held area hit by Ukrainian drones

Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, igniting fires and wounding at least three civilians

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Two Indians safe, two missing after attack on Ukraine's Odesa port

Two Indian crew members remain unaccounted for after their ship was struck in Odesa. The Indian Embassy in Kyiv is actively coordinating with local authorities for their status. Search and rescue operations are currently in progress for the missing sailors. This incident follows a recent advisory warning Indian seafarers about…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses nightly attacks to make room for talks, says ambassador

The tanker had reportedly left an Iran-approved route in the vital shipping route

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Zelensky to discuss air ceasefire after Russian attack triggers Kyiv fires

Zelensky will meet new UK PM Andy Burnham in London today before flying to Washington DC to see Trump

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Ukraine war briefing: Iran accuses Kyiv of deadly attack on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea

Zelenskyy says Iran is using Russian satellite images to help direct strikes in Middle East. What we know on day 1,614

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26