The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Leaders return safely to EU after visit to Kyiv amid attacks

The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia have returned safely back to Poland after a visit to the embattled Ukrainian capital of Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Couple in UK left ‘helpless’ as their young children trapped in besieged Ukrainian city

Desperate to save their son and daughter but unable to reach them across Russian checkpoints, two parents tell The Independent of their heartache

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

ICRC president arrives in Kyiv for five-day mission

Peter Maurer, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has arrived in Kyiv on a planned five-day visit to Ukraine to insist on greater humanitarian access and protection of civilians, the organisation said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

As Russia’s offensive presses closer to Ukraine’s seat of government, missiles and artillery have slammed into high-rise apartment towers in Kyiv, leaving buildings ablaze and smoke hanging over the capital and its suburbs

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Russia's Lavrov says some deals with Ukraine close to being agreed

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that some formulations for agreements with Ukraine were close to being agreed, with neutral status for Kyiv under "serious" consideration.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

US photographer defends taking image of dead Ukrainian family that shocked the world: ‘This is a war crime’

Photograph shows four dead family members who had just reached Kyiv from Irpin city

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Lanarkshire garage boss in Ukraine after joining Foreign Legion to fight Russians

Adam Ennis says he know he might be killed during the conflict, but he felt compelled to join up to help liberate the besieged country "as a matter of conscience".

Glasgow Live · Mar 16, 2022

Mam of Irish journalist killed in Ukraine pays tribute to 'dedicated' and 'brave' son

Pierre Zakrzewski died outside the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Monday alongside his colleague Oleksandra Kuvshynova after a Russian attack

Dublin Live · Mar 16, 2022

The Loop: Apartment block shelled in Kyiv, Dutton's criticism of Putin escalates, NZ announces reopening plans

Get in The Loop with a quick wrap-up of today's news.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2022

US Steps Up Aid to Ukraine as Pressure Builds to Halt Russia

The United States is set to unveil a fresh round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday, a White House official said, as Western leaders faced mounting pressure to stop Russia's bombardment of civilians and peace talks made halting progress. The official said President Joe Biden will on Wednesday unveil another…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2022