The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

US embassy in Kyiv reopens after closure amid escalating tensions with Russia. Ukraine launches missiles into Russian territory.

Ukraine’s air force said the launch took place from the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, an area to the south-east of Vologograd

Russian President Vladimir Putin found a unique way to thank North Korean leader Kim Jung Un for sending thousands of troops to fight Ukraine -- by sending dozens of exotic animals to Pyongyang.

The Swedish government is sending all five million households an expanded "In case of crisis or war" brochure amid ongoing escalation in the Ukraine-Russia war.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.47%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday and weakness in stocks supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in EUR/USD benefitted the dollar on dovish comments from ECB Vice President Guindos, who said he expects the ECB to continue lowering interest rates. Hawkish...

The US decision to send landmines to Ukraine is "not justifiable", aid groups have told AFP, highlighting the long-term impact on civilians of the internationally banned weapons supposed to help slow Russia's advance.

Ukrainian President Zelensky addresses disinformation, warns against panic, and expresses gratitude for US military aid.

December WTI crude oil (CLZ24 ) Wednesday closed down -0.52 (-0.75%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ24 ) closed up +0.0081 (+0.40%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Wednesday settled mixed, with gasoline posting a 1-month high. Escalation of the Ukraine-Russian war is a bullish factor for crude prices after Ukraine fired...

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund will have a mandate to consider national priorities under a new statement of expectations made by Labor, and UK-made missiles have been fired by Ukraine into Russia.