The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine strikes on Russia’s ‘Amazon’ warehouses bring war closer to ordinary people

Kyiv’s attacks on Wildberries destroy billions of dollars worth of goods made, sold and bought by everyday Russians

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Drone damage to Kyiv monastery ‘assault on Ukrainian culture’ – Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was told the ‘iconic’ Lavra monastery was ‘like a phoenix’ in how it has recovered from damage over the centuries.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he's in talks with a US company to jointly produce Patriot air defenses

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has met with representatives of U.S. company Raytheon in Kyiv to discuss the joint production of Patriot air defense systems

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Irish premier says ‘no concrete evidence’ on alumina exports investigation

Micheál Martin said the probe was ‘almost complete’ and the results would be shared with the European Commission.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Lavrov tells Rubio 'unacceptable' for US to continue arms sales to Kyiv

Lavrov and Rubio are also said to have discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf. Washington's focus has largely shifted to the region, where it remains locked in conflict with Iran.

Euronews · Jul 23

Russia's biggest online retailer is the latest target of Ukraine's attacks

Ukrainian attacks on Russian warehouses have targeted Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Irish premier Micheál Martin to meet Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The visit comes as pressure mounts on Ireland over the Aughinish Alumina plant in Limerick.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Zelensky’s new military chief wins widespread approval after surprise sacking

IN FOCUS: Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi’s appointment as head of the military has met wide approval in Ukraine, with many disliking the rigid Soviet-style of General Oleksandr Syrskyi, writes Askold Krushelnycky in Kyiv

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Ukrainian president names new army chief

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced Mykhailo Drapaty as the country’s new commander-in-chief, following a political crisis triggered by Zelensky’s surprise ousting of a young modernising defence minister.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims there is ‘toxic atmosphere’ in Putin’s inner circle after battlefield failures

Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses

The Independent UK · Jul 22