The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Signs of peace: On Russian pullback from Ukraine border

Russia’s decision to pull back some troops suggests it sees potential in proposals by Macron and Scholz

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainians vow to defend their country against Russia 'to the last breath'

Ukrainians sang their hearts out in Kyiv’s Olympics Stadium after unfurling a 200-metre national flag. People also gathered in Maidan Square in the capital, pledging to fight for their country

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022

Russians ridicule western media on ‘day of no invasion’

Officials and pundits mock predictions that Russia would invade, as livestream of Kyiv shows light traffic

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022

Russia claims more troop withdrawals, but NATO remains skeptical

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia's military said Wednesday that it was continuing the withdrawal of troops and materiel, a move meant to telegraph an easing of its standoff with Washington and NATO over a possible invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainians more interested in Eurovision than Russia threat, says Briton in Kyiv

Daniel Williams, 45, said it would take Russian ‘hardware’ crossing the border into Ukraine for most people to leave their homes.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainians celebrate ‘Unity Day’ as Nato warns no signs of Russian de-escalation

President Zelensky is urging citizens to show off their patriotism amid reports of imminent conflict

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? - A simple explanation of the crisis in Eastern Europe

The origins of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, what Vladimir Putin wants and how the UK and Nato are involved

Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2022

Why would Russia invade Ukraine?

Diplomatic efforts to resolve regional tensions ongoing but military forces in place in the event that conflict should erupt

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Ukrainian people back at work but ‘not naive about seriousness of situation’

Stuart McKenzie said residents are ‘certainly trying’ to keep things as normal as possible despite the fears that Russia might invade.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

‘We Fear No One:’ Ukrainians Raise Flags to Defy Russia Invasion Fear

Ukrainians raised national flags and played the country's anthem on Wednesday to show unity against fears of a Russian invasion that Western powers have said could be imminent. The yellow and blue banner fluttered outside schools, hospitals and many shops to mark "Unity Day," a holiday President Volodymyr Zelenskiy created…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2022