The Latest Breaking News from Russia

Zelenskyy says he will visit UK on European tour seeking military aid

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Britain on Monday, as the staunch ally of Ukraine prepares to give more military aid in an effort to change the course of the war

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

China's Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip

A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Top Ukraine commander hails ‘first successful offensive operation’ in Bakhmut

A top Ukrainian commander on Monday hailed the “first successful offensive operation” in Bakhmut after his forces seized back ground in recent days.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2023

Biden, India's Modi out to deepen their bonds, but geopolitical friendships have their limits

President Joe Biden has made it a mission for the U.S. to build friendships overseas — and the next few weeks will offer a vivid demonstration of the importance he’s placing on a relationship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Ukrainian artist Dmytro Moldovanov: ‘I try to explain the meaning of this Russian fascism’

Ukraine’s leading primitivist painter recalls moment of Russian invasion and says conflict has spurred his creativity

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 446

As the war enters its 446th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Top Chinese envoy to visit Ukraine, Russia on 'peace' mission

A top Chinese envoy will begin a tour of Ukraine, Russia and other European countries on Monday in a trip Beijing says is aimed at discussing a "political settlement" to the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Eurovision under the shadow of war: how the 2023 contest highlighted humanitarianism, empathy and solidarity

In 2022, Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest in a landslide victory. Traditionally, the winner hosts the following year but due to the significant security issues posed by the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine was unable to host.

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

Belarus PM replaces Lukashenko at ceremony, sparks speculation

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday, did not appear on Sunday at a ceremony in the capital, Minsk, triggering speculation that the veteran leader is seriously ill.

Reuters · May 15, 2023