Russian hitmen ‘parachuted into Kyiv to kill Zelensky’ at start of war Ukraine’s president was told on the first day of invasion that he and his family were targets The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Russian forces reportedly came close to capturing Zelenskiy during first hours of invasion Interview with Time magazine reveals that Russian troops made two attempts to storm the presidential compound while Zelenskiy and his family were inside The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022
Timeline: Week nine of Russia’s war in Ukraine Al Jazeera recaps key events during week nine of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022
Inside Mariupol's factory of horrors with survivors 'left to rot' as supplies dwindle Ukrainian soldiers, including members of the Azov Battalion, are hole up inside the Azovstal steel plant and refusing to surrender to the surrounding Russian forces Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022
Russia warns of nuclear tensions as US, NATO officials meet in Germany KHARKIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials pleaded Tuesday for more weapons as the U.S. and other Western defense ministers met in Germany amid Russian warnings that the threat of nuclear war “should not be underestimated” if NATO nations keep arming the embattled country. Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022
Russia warns of nuclear tensions as US, NATO officials meet in Germany KHARKIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials pleaded Tuesday for more weapons as the U.S. and other Western defense ministers met in Germany amid Russian warnings that the threat of nuclear war “should not be underestimated” if NATO nations keep arming the embattled country. Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022
U.S. pledges Ukraine embassy reopening and military aid amid Russian warning The United States will reopen its Ukraine embassy, and President Joe Biden's top diplomat and most senior defense official promised more military aid while visiting Kyiv as Russia warned against arming its enemy and battles raged in the east. Reuters · Apr 25, 2022
Ukrainian cities take heavy shelling as top US officials meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv As Russia and Ukraine mark Orthodox Easter, Russian military continues assault with Zelenskiy set to request more weapons from US The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022
Top US officials meet Zelensky in Kyiv as Ukraine calls for heavy weapons to defeat Putin’s forces The visit would be the highest-level by US officials since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine two months ago Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2022
Ukraine's military says Russian forces are trying to storm Azovstal plant Russian forces attempted to storm the Ukrainian-held Azovstal steel plant in the besieged southeastern city of Mariupol on Sunday, Ukrainian officials said, despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments last week that the complex did not need to be taken. Reuters · Apr 24, 2022
Russia has resumed offensive against Ukrainian forces in Mariupol's Azovstal -Ukrainian official Russian forces have resumed air strikes on and are trying to storm the Azovstal steel works where Ukraine's remaining forces in Mariupol are holding out, Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said on Saturday. Reuters · Apr 23, 2022
Ukraine president's adviser says Russia realised it could not take Mariupol's Azovstal Russia decided to blockade the besieged Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol because it cannot take it by force, Oleksiy Arestovych, Ukraine's presidential adviser said on Thursday. Reuters · Apr 21, 2022
Ukrainian forces stop Russian advance towards Sloviansk - presidential aide Ukrainian troops have held up an advance by Russian forces from the northeastern city of Izyum towards nearby Sloviansk, Oleksiy Arestovych, a Ukrainian presidential advisor said on Wednesday. Reuters · Apr 20, 2022
Russian warship Moskva on fire but afloat, Pentagon says US defence officials say it is unclear what caused blast which Ukraine claims to be result of missile strikes The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022 Ukraine seeks to patch up relations with Germany after snub to president Relations strained after Kyiv said it would prefer visit from German chancellor
Reuters · Apr 7, 2022 Russian air attacks focus on east Ukraine, Mariupol holding out - presidential adviser Russian air attacks are now focused mainly on areas of eastern Ukraine, and Russian forces are trying to encircle Ukrainian troops in the region, Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022 ‘Risk of dying is high’, says Kyiv mayor to those who wish to return ‘Huge battles’ expected in coming days as glint of normality returns with lift of alcohol ban
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Kyiv mayor says ‘huge’ battles being fought near Ukrainian capital and warns risk of dying is ‘pretty high’ Fierce fighting is still ongoing despite Russia’s vow to scale back its offensive, Ukraine says
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022 Ukraine government investigates video alleged to show torture of Russian PoWs Kyiv taking allegations ‘very seriously’ after unverified footage emerges of three prisoners of war apparently being shot in the legs
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2022 Russian general who told troops war would be over ‘in hours’ killed in Ukraine Commander said to have died in fight for Kherson airfield
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2022 ‘Another Russian general killed’ in new blow for Vladimir Putin Lieutenant General Yakov Rezantsev’s reported death brings the number killed since the invasion began to seven, according to Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2022 Latest Ukraine updates: Russia says first phase of war near end Ukraine war news from March 25: Russian general says Moscow will push to fully capture eastern region of Donbas.
Reuters · Mar 24, 2022 Ukraine presidential adviser says many Russian troops lack resources to be on offensive Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych said on Thursday that in many areas Russian troops did not have enough resources to push ahead with their offensive in Ukraine, leading to a slowdown in hostilities.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2022 Chernihiv rations drinking water as Russia accused of taking city hostage Water running out in besieged northern city, where about 150,000 people are also without heat and power
Reuters · Mar 23, 2022 'Active phase' of Russian invasion will break down by April, Ukrainian adviser says Ukrainian presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych on Wednesday said he expected the active phase of the Russian invasion to be over by the end of April as the Russian advance had already stalled in many areas.