The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Letter from Kyiv: ‘We are weary but morale is high - Putin did not expect it to be so tough’

Ukraine’s motley defence forces have put up stiff resistance and so far managed to keep the Russians from breaking into the capital, writes Bohdan Nahaylo

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022

Russian forces land in Kharkiv as bombardment of Ukraine cities intensifies

Explosions have rung out on in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Axios · Feb 28, 2022

Kremlin defends logic for actions in Ukraine, berates 'hostile' EU

Russia on Monday doubled down on the logic for sending its forces into Ukraine as it condemned a European Union decision to fund the delivery of weapons to Kyiv.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Russian central bank hikes rates and closes stock market as rouble crashes; oil and gas soar – as it happened

Commodities including wheat and aluminium surge and European stocks slide as markets respond to wider sanctions on Russia

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2022

UK says Russian advance on Kyiv slowed by staunch Ukrainian resistance

Russia's advance on Kyiv has been slowed by logistical failures and fierce Ukrainian resistance, Britain's defence ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict latest LIVE: Kyiv hit by more large explosions as first round of Ukraine talks with Russia end

Fresh assault on capital among barriage of attacks on major cities after initial talks end without a ceasefire

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2022

Kyiv residents conceal aerial targets

Residents in Kyiv are determined to repel a Russian attack against the Ukrainian city, despite saboteurs marking up targets.

AAP · Feb 28, 2022

Hit squad of 400 mercenaries under Kremlin orders to assassinate Volodymyr Zelensky

The Wagner Group, a private militia run by one of Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, flew in mercenaries from Africa five weeks ago, it has been reported

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: What to know as Putin escalates tensions

Tensions over Ukraine have escalated further after Russian President Vladimir Putin put his nuclear forces on increased alert

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Russia suffered heavy losses overnight in failed Kyiv attacks, claims Ukraine General

'Russian troops are demoralized and exhausted. We showed that we can protect our home from uninvited guests'

Wales Online · Feb 28, 2022