The Latest Breaking News from Odesa

Ex-deacon accused of disguising men as missionaries to avoid conscription in Ukraine

Investigators say at least six individuals escaped to EU countries after deacon allegedly took bribes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia's exit from grain deal

Two cargo ships have arrived in one of Ukraine’s ports this weekend, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by the government

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

US says Russia-North Korea cooperation 'troubling', threatens sanctions

The United States "won't hesitate" to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deals, the US State Department warned on Wednesday after the two countries' leaders met for talks in Vladivostok. Earlier, Ukraine's military said its forces had struck naval targets and port…

France 24 · Sep 13, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 558 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy to dismiss defence minster Oleksii Reznikov; Russia strikes port infrastructure in Odesa critical to grain exports

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023

No sign of Black Sea grain breakthrough after Erdoğan-Putin talks

Turkish and Russian leaders hold talks as Moscow continues to attack Ukrainian grain-exporting ports

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Putin suffering ‘mounting casualties’ as Zelensky sacks defence minister

Zelensky to replace defence minister Oleksii Reznikov in biggest shake-up of Ukraine’s defence team since invasion

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

Zelensky discusses 'functioning' of Black Sea grain corridor with Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke Sunday, discussing the "functioning" of a Black Sea corridor set up by Kyiv for the safe navigation of ships after Moscow exited a landmark grain deal. The news comes after Romania's defence ministry strongly condemned repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's…

France 24 · Sep 3, 2023

Odesa beaches reopen, offering Ukrainians a respite from war

Beaches on the Black Sea that closed after Russia's invasion have reopened. People say swimming and sunbathing are ways to find a taste of normal life, even while under threat from Moscow.

WEKU · Aug 31, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death confirmed by Russian investigators – as it happened

Genetic testing confirms identities of 10 people killed in plane crash including Wagner mercenary group boss, says Russia’s investigation committee

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2023

First cargo ship leaves Ukraine port since end of grain deal despite Russian threats

Civilian vessel left port of Odesa and travelled down temporary corridor set up after Moscow pulled out of UN-backed Black Sea grain deal

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2023