The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russia Ukraine war: UK to personally sanction Vladimir Putin over invasion

Boris Johnson told Nato leaders that London would target the Russian President and his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov over Moscow's brutal attack on Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Czechs evacuate Kyiv, Lviv missions, staff on way to Prague

The Czech Republic has evacuated all staff from its embassy in Kyiv and consulate in Lviv and they are on the way to Prague, Czech Radio quoted Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky as saying on Friday.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Russian kill squads sent to Ukraine and ordered to 'hunt' government officials

Ukrainian resistance fighters have killed over 1,000 Russian soldiers as they defend their country but it is thought Putin’s specialist Chechen death squads are already inside Kyiv.

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

‘Terrible and fantastical’: fear and farewells on the road out of Ukraine

A great caravan dozens of miles long was leaving Kyiv as the Russians approached, while others stayed to fight

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

British nationals fear permanent separation from Ukrainian family

While some got their loved-one’s visa just in time, other Britons have Ukrainian relatives stuck in a war zone

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainian soldier 'blows himself up' to destroy bridge and stop Russian invasion forces

Ukrainian soldier Vitaliy Skakun Volodymyrovych died in a huge explosion while attempting to fend off a row of Russian tanks at the Henichesk bridge in the Kherson region

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Mark Drakeford says Wales 'has a part to play' taking in refugees from Ukraine amid price rise warning

Russian forces have reached the capital city of Kyiv

Wales Online · Feb 25, 2022

TV viewers fear for reporter as he's forced to take cover during live Kyiv report

He appeared slightly shaken as the show cut away from his coverage as he took cover

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Hundreds take to Edinburgh streets in defiant showing against Russia's Ukraine invasion

A sea of blue and yellow filled the streets of Edinburgh as protesters were moved to tears by an emotional rendition of the Ukrainian national anthem on the second day of demonstrations against Russian action in the country

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2022

Liverpool dad who worked in Ukraine horrified to see friends in warzone

Keiran Dunne said he expects Russia to impose its will but believes it will face a costly and bloody battle

Liverpool Echo · Feb 25, 2022