The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

‘A huge storm’: polarised Slovakia on a knife edge ahead of elections

Populist frontrunner’s ‘toxic’ campaign has exposed deep divisions and a victory could move country closer to Russia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

Canada's House speaker has stepped down after inviting a Nazi veteran to Parliament

Just after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy gave an address in the House of Commons, Canadian lawmakers gave 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka a standing ovation when the House speaker drew attention to him.

WEKU · Sep 27, 2023

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

In today’s newsletter: An estimated 120,000 ethnic Armenians may be displaced by conflict with Azerbaijan – how did we get here, and what will happen now?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

The Ukrainian experts dismantling bombs for clues to Putin’s arms supply

A century-old institute that used to focus on criminal cases is studying Russia’s weapons, and where parts are coming from

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 581

As the war enters its 581st day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023

US Senate announces stopgap measure to avert impending government shutdown

Republicans and Democrats have agreed to a deal for six weeks of short-term funding, but it faces hurdles in the House.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

Ukrainian artists find respite and inspiration in Chicago through fellowship program

Ten artists have come to Chicago through the fellowship sponsored by Chicago sculptor John David Mooney, who said the presentation of their work has helped Americans better understand Ukraine’s rich culture and the impact of the war.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2023

Key details behind Nord Stream pipeline blasts revealed by scientists

Researchers in Norway reveal further analysis of 2022 explosions as well as a detailed timeline of events

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Canada's House speaker quits: What the Hunka scandal reveals about Second World War complexities

Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, has resigned from his post after inviting “war hero” Yaroslav Hunka to Parliament to take in the recent appearance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023

Viktor Sokolov: Russian video ‘shows Black Sea fleet commander alive’

Ukraine had said Viktor Sokolov was killed in a missile strike which was denied by Russia

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023