The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks

Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its forces have taken control of the entire Luhansk region in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Zelensky offers Russia an Easter truce to halt devastating energy strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced he will ask US mediators to relay Kyiv's offer of an Easter ceasefire to Russia, following the Kremlin's claim of lacking detailed proposals. The proposed ceasefire is conditional on Russia ceasing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with Ukraine reciprocating by stopping strikes on Russian…

The Independent UK · Apr 1

Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine calls Hungary ‘a disgrace’ after leaked calls with Moscow emerge

Kyiv urges inquiry after leaked calls appeared to capture Hungarian foreign minister telling Moscow he would try to amend EU sanctions to its liking. What we know on day 1,498

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1

Newsletter: Lebanese minister says situation ‘dramatic’ as Israel expands ground invasion

Also in this newsletter: Euronews exclusively previews an EU statement on the Israeli bill re-introducing the death penalty, passed by the Knesset on Monday.

Euronews · Mar 31

Bucha, four years on: why Ukraine cannot afford Russia's 'Peace'

Four years after Bucha's liberation, the illusion of diplomacy persists while the war grinds on. In this opinion piece for Euronews, Denys Glushko, Editor-in-Chief of Ukrainian outlet "Apostrophe", argues Russia's terms amount to capitulation.

Euronews · Mar 31

Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says

President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,497

The Guardian - AU · Mar 31

Ukraine signs 10-year defence deal with arms producer Bulgaria, Zelenskyy says

The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf.

Euronews · Mar 30

What are Ukraine's new Gulf defence deals? Here is what Zelenskyy signed

Ukraine signed 10-year defence partnerships with three Gulf countries as Zelenskyy toured the region over the weekend. What is there for the Gulf and what will Ukraine get in return?

Euronews · Mar 30

Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'

Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Zelenskyy visits Gulf Arab states to talk drone defense and seek strategic ties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made unannounced visits to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as Kyiv seeks to use its drone expertise to help Gulf Arab states blunt Iran’s attacks while the war in the Middle East rages on

The Independent UK · Mar 28