The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 654

Kremlin rejects peace talks on Kyiv’s terms in 2024 as ‘absolutely unrealistic’; Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least one, injuring six

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2023

Ukraine's human rights envoy calls for a faster way to bring back children deported by Russia

Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman has voiced hope that a coalition of countries formed to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia will be able to come up with a faster mechanism to repatriate them

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

IOC Clears Russians To Compete In Paris As Neutrals

Olympic chiefs on Friday gave the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes at next year's Paris Games as neutrals, outside of team events and as long as they did not actively support the war on Ukraine.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

Ukraine is 'gold standard' for EU accession process: Ukrainian deputy PM

As European leaders tussle over key decisions on Ukraine ahead of a crucial EU summit on December 14-15, Talking Europe hosts Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, Olha Stefanishyna. She tells FRANCE 24 that it is "very important" that a decision to start Ukraine’s EU membership talks…

France 24 · Dec 8, 2023

At this critical moment for Ukraine, Biden must face the truth – and rethink his strategy

As support for US aid falters and an election looms, the White House needs a narrative based on reality, not rhetoric, says author Emma Ashford

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics

The IOC said Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics as long as they have not supported the war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023

Sweden's accession will make 'a lot of improvements' to NATO: Swedish FM Billström

The war in Ukraine has forced a major rethink in European security, with both Sweden and Finland abandoning their long-standing policy of non-alignment and applying for NATO membership last year. But while Finland was admitted into NATO this April, delays have persisted on Sweden’s entry, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

France 24 · Dec 8, 2023

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete as neutrals at Paris 2024 Olympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete at the upcoming Olympic Games, although not under national flags

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Russia faces Putin’s iron grip until at least 2030 as he stands for president again

The 71-year-old leader is the longest-serving Russian president since Joseph Stalin – and there is little doubt he will extend his rule after announcing his candidacy for 2024

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least one as attacks on Kyiv resume

Missiles hit Pavlohrad and Kharkiv while Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of assault on energy infrastructure

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023