Latest on Ukraine: China's foreign minister visits Russia after Kim Jong Un's trip Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. WEKU · Sep 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian lines breached, says Ukraine; Zelenskiy to meet Brazil’s president – as it happened Capture of Andriivka and Klishchiivka has meant breaking Russia’s defensive line, Ukraine general says; presidents due to meet at UN summit The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023
For Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, representing Ukraine is a duty to the country Just playing is a small victory for Shakhtar Donetsk but the Ukrainian champions won’t stop there The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine ‘reboots’ defence ministry as it seeks more gains against Putin’s forces Second major wartime reshuffle occurs just weeks after Ukraine’s defence minister was sacked The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukrainian cycles around London in shape of UK to show gratitude for support Victoria Gudyma from Ukraine was accompanied by cyclist Tom Hashemi for the 125-mile journey. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as heavy fighting continues in the east Six Ukrainian deputy defense ministers have been fired following the dismissal two weeks ago of the defense minister in a corruption scandal, as heavy fighting continues in the east The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine to sue Poland, Slovakia and Hungary over grain ban: Politico Poland, Slovakia and Hungary imposed bans after an influx of Ukrainian grain led to local farmers’ protests. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023
Human rights in Russia have 'significantly' worsened since Ukraine war began, UN-backed expert says An expert commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body says in her first report on Russia that the rights situation in the country has “significantly deteriorated” since President Vladimir Putin launched his war against Ukraine last February The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine troops have recaptured key village of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy Ukrainian president praises soldiers as military says ‘powerful damage’ inflicted on Russian forces The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023
Pope meets with new Russian ambassador as second Moscow mission planned for his Ukraine peace envoy Russia’s new ambassador to the Vatican is meeting with Pope Francis for a protocol visit to present his diplomatic credentials The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 572 of the invasion Ukrainian forces claim to have recaptured key frontline village of Klishchiivka near Bakhmut; Ukraine government dismisses six deputy defence ministers including Hanna Maliar The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023
Ex-deacon accused of disguising men as missionaries to avoid conscription in Ukraine Investigators say at least six individuals escaped to EU countries after deacon allegedly took bribes The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023
What to expect as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it became Russia's war in Ukraine. Throughout both developments, the perils of climate change, poverty and inequality have steadily, increasingly thrummed through each convening of world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York. France 24 · Sep 18, 2023
Chinese foreign minister visits Russia for ‘security’ talks day after Kim Jong-un leaves country Top envoy Wang Yi’s Moscow trip could pave way for Vladimir Putin to travel to Beijing The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Ukraine and its allies battle Russian bid to have genocide case tossed out of the UN's top court Ukraine’s legal battle against Russia over allegations of genocide used by Moscow to justify its 2022 invasion is resuming at the United Nations’ highest court
The Times of India · Sep 18, 2023 Kyiv, Lviv in Ukraine on UNESCO’s 'in danger' list UNESCO, the UN's cultural organisation, has put Ukraine’s two cities Kyiv and Lviv on its ‘in danger’ list. The reason behind this is that these cities are at risk from Russian invasion. The news was announced this Friday and the decision was taken at UNESCO's annual world heritage committee meeting…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023 Ukraine needs help on all fronts: military, civilian and humanitarian. Our will cannot waver I’ve seen the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people. At this week’s UN general assembly, world leaders must help them, says David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee
Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023 Putin generals using elite airborne troops as ‘line infantry’ to try to stop Ukrainian breakthrough, says UK Vladimir Putin’s generals are throwing elite airborne troops onto the frontline as “line infantry to augment over-stretched ground forces,” British defence chiefs said on Monday.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Ukraine says recapture of key village near Bakhmut a ‘springboard’ for more gains against Russia Battle for Klishchiivka inflicted ‘powerful damage’ on Russian airborne units
Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023 UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here’s all you need to know.
France 24 · Sep 18, 2023 Ukraine says punctured Russian defence lines near Bakhmut as Zelensky arrives in New York Ukraine said its forces had broken a Russian line of defence and recaptured small clutches of land near Bakhmut and along the southern front, regions where Kyiv's troops have focused their slow-moving counteroffensive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in New York on Monday ahead of his address to the UN…
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 New explosions at Sevastopol as Ukraine launches fresh drone strikes on Crimea Pro-Russian Telegram channels claim explosions amid Kyiv’s joint operation in the region
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv commander says Russian defensive line breached near villages of Bakhmut Putin’s forces said to be building new defences in southern Ukraine amid ‘growing concern’
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023 Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians The Clinton Global Initiative will announce the launch of the CGI Ukraine Action Network, as well as numerous financial pledges, to support nonprofits working in the country, as the annual conference opens in New York on Monday morning