The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

A Kyiv resident describes it as her favourite morning sound. She is referring to the crisp, clear sound of a trumpet coming from a nearby street. The music is beautiful and soulful, played by a military veteran who sits in the same spot every weekend.

Born in Kyiv, trained in a Soviet conservatory and inspired in a Mongolian temple, the experimental musician describes the impulse that led to her first original album in 30 years

Here is where things stand on Wednesday, 9 April.

Ukraine’s forces battled with six Chinese troops in the Donetsk region, the Ukrainian president said, sharing footage of one of the supposed Chinese prisoners with his hands zip-tied together on X

China says allegations that many of its citizens are fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine are ‘absolutely groundless’.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, adding that Kyiv would demand an explanation from Beijing and a reaction from its allies.

As Kyiv’s forces collapsed in Kursk, a new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod region began

US and Russian leaders, united in distrusting Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, exaggerate claims of his falling ratings.

Ukraine to send team to discuss the latest US proposal as Russia cites ‘unanswered questions’ in ceasefire plan.

Ukrainian servicemen and civilian survivors of deadly attacks say a ceasefire seems a distant prospect.

Ukraine's economy minister has told The Associated Press it will send a delegation to Washington next week for talks on a new draft of a proposed mineral deal with the U.S. The negotiations mark a renewed push to finalize an agreement that could establish a joint investment fund