The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukrainian counteroffensive has made ‘notable’ progress in south over past three days, US says

White House spokesman John Kirby also said reports quoting anonymous US officials criticising Ukrainian effort were ‘not helpful’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 556

As the war enters its 556th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 556 of the invasion

Russia destroys boat trying to attack Crimea bridge, Moscow claims; US poised to send Kyiv munitions containing depleted uranium, reports say

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2023

Russian students are returning to school, where they face new lessons to boost their patriotism

Children across Russia have returned to school, where the Kremlin’s narratives about the war in Ukraine and its confrontation with the West are taking an even more prominent spot than before

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

It's joy mixed with sorrow as Ukrainian children go back to school in the midst of war

An atmosphere of joy mixed with sorrow sets the tone for the start of the new school year in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

War in Ukraine sees Ireland reckon with its policy of neutrality

Ireland is trying to balance its policy of military neutrality with a desire to support Ukraine on a political level.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023

What is Russia’s ‘Satan II’ hypersonic intercontinental nuclear missile?

Vladimir Putin hasa repeatedly tried to talk up the specifications of the RS-28 Sarmat

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

US House Foreign Affairs Committee chair calls Russia-China alliance the biggest threat since WWII

The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee says a partnership between the Russian and Chinese leaders worries him, calling it the biggest threat to Europe and the Pacific since World War II

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

A winter energy crunch in Europe looks a distinct possibility

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine imposed a sudden energy shock on Europe 18 months ago. Faced with the prospect of much less Russian gas, there were fears that Europe’s energy infrastructure would not cope with winter 2022-23, causing economies to crumble.

The Conversation · Sep 1, 2023

Time is running out for Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Its allies will be crucial in what comes next

With no military breakthroughs and a US election looming, the west needs to unite around an achievable goal for the conflict, says author Frank Ledwidge

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2023