The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Kyiv’s defenders vow to fight as Russian forces close in on major cities

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday pressed ahead with a wide-ranging but slow-moving offensive targeting key Ukrainian cities, menacing the capital of Kyiv with a miles-long military convoy, launching deadly strikes on the second-largest city of Kharkiv and apparently breaching a strategic Black Sea port city with tanks and troops.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine war: what are Russia's strategic aims and how effectively are they achieving them?

If generals are to succeed in the eyes of their political masters, they need to be given clear guidance as to what success will look like. “Tell me how this ends” General David Petraeus, who commanded the US 101st Airborne Division, had wanted to know before the invasion of Iraq…

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022

Dramatic call with Ukraine leader prompted historic EU move to provide arms

Early on Saturday morning, some 48 hours after Russian military forces had pushed into his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy put in a call from Kyiv to Brussels with a plea for military assistance.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Russia lays siege to southern Ukraine, seizes nuclear plant

Russia is surrounding and bombarding Ukraine's largest cities.

Axios · Mar 2, 2022

Non-Ukrainian refugees recount their long journey to Poland

More than 450,000 fled to Poland after it opened its borders to anyone regardless of nationality and documents held.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2022

Two Ukrainian footballers killed in Kyiv after Russia invasion

Two Ukrainian footballers, Vitalii Sapylo and Dmytro Martynenko, have been killed following their country’s invasion by Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Ukraine war in photos, day seven: Images reveal devastation caused by Putin’s invasion

Thousands are feared dead, and hundreds of thousands are fleeing their homes as the deadly bombardment closes in on Kharkiv and Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

How London chefs are supporting Ukraine, from #CookForUkraine to fundraisers for the Red Cross

London restaurants have stepped up to support Ukrainians by putting food on the table in the name of peace

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022

Johnson: Putin’s ‘abhorrent’ actions in Ukraine could be war crimes

Boris Johnson spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday morning before updating MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Oleksandr Usyk vows to kill "if necessary" as boxer joins fight against Vladimir Putin

Usyk, along with a number of fellow fighters, has returned to Kiev where he has been pictured dressed in military clothing while holding a weapon

Irish Mirror · Mar 2, 2022