The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Ukraine buries its unknown soldiers as families wait for identification

In Kyiv, a brother and sister walk through a military cemetery, carrying carnations

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Ukraine war briefing: Sheffield steel for Kyiv’s guns as artillery barrels ship out

Zelenskyy tips next PM and baffles with defence minister sacking; crisis forces Russia to seek gasoline from India in reversal of trade flow. What we know on day 1,604

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

Outgoing Starmer to visit Ukraine for final talks with Zelensky as PM

The outgoing Labour leader is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Moscow warns that foreign troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets – as it happened

Members of the pro-Ukraine “coalition of the willing” this week reasserted their desire for such a force after a cessation of hostilities

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy

The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession.

Euronews · Jul 15

Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv

Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar.

Euronews · Jul 15

EU seals deal with Ukraine to scale up drone production

Ukraine and the European Union have signed a "drone deal" to combine Kyiv's expertise with Europe's industrial capacity to boost production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday. Her visit comes as Russian strikes killed six people and wounded at least 20 across Ukraine, according to regional…

France 24 · Jul 15

Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support

Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus.

Euronews · Jul 15

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Explosions rock Kyiv after Moscow launches ballistic missile attack

At least 16 people killed across Ukraine in two days of Russian attacks

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Ukraine war briefing: Spotlight on ‘hundreds’ of alleged PoW executions by Russia

Ukraine attacks deter Russian shipping in Sea of Azov; loudest cheers for Kyiv’s troops at Bastille Day parade in Paris. What we know on day 1,603

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15