The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russian minister makes bizarre Ireland argument in attempt to justify Ukraine invasion

Russia have been firing missiles and airstrikes all through Thursday night and Friday morning, with tanks rolling through the streets of Kyiv

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Watch: Sky News crew forced to take cover from ‘rocket fire’ in Ukraine

Missile fire has been reported in both Kharkiv and Kyiv

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2022

'Russian warship, go fuck yourself': Kyiv to honour troops killed on island

(Please note language some may find offensive in headline and paragraph 5)

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Russia 'pretend' sanctions spark claims of 'disgrace' as Ukraine demands tougher action

Former EU chief Donald Tusk said countries like Germany had 'disgraced themselves' after Britain, the US and EU all announced sanctions on Russia - but failed to ban Moscow from using the SWIFT bank system

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Russian soldiers dressed in Ukraine military uniforms attempt to enter Kyiv in captured vehicles

Soldiers ‘neutralised’ after entering Ukrainian capital, reports say

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2022

Sean Penn Visits Ukraine to Make Documentary on Russian Invasion

US actor and director Sean Penn is in Kyiv making a documentary about Russia's invasion, the Ukrainian president's office said Thursday. The double Oscar-winner was photographed attending a government press conference in Kyiv, and could be seen meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in a video posted to the Ukrainian president's official…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Five key Russia and Ukraine news updates after night of 'bombardment' as Putin's plans become clear

The European Union have introduced heavy sanctions on Russia in response, but that has not stopped the fighting and aerial 'bombardment' of Ukraine on Friday

Irish Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Thousands flee Ukraine into EU, men told to stay and fight

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians, mostly women and children, crossed into Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia on Friday as Russian missiles pounded the capital Kyiv and men of fighting age were told to remain.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Kyiv citizens told to make Molotov cocktails and 'neutralise the occupier'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said claims civilians were not being targeted is a "lie" as missiles destroyed homes overnight as the Russian invasion moved into its second day

Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022

Invading Russian troops approaching Kyiv

Invading Russian forces were approaching Kyiv from the north and northeast, Ukraine's army said on Friday, amid rising fears the capital could fall on the second day of the Russian attack.

Bangkok Post · Feb 25, 2022