The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Varadkar pledges unwavering solidarity with Ukraine on day-long visit to Kyiv

The Irish premier visited a range of sites and memorials to pay tribute to those who have died in the war.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Russia's nixing of Ukraine grain deal deepens worries about global food supply

Since the war began, there's been concern about getting Ukrainian grain to countries in need. A deal was struck in 2022 to keep exports flowing — but Russia put an end to it on Monday.

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

US approves $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid for Ukraine

The Pentagon is announcing a new $1.3 billion package of long-term military aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, including four air defense systems and an undisclosed number of drones

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Ukraine says Russia ‘blackmailing world with hunger’ after attack on port city of Odesa

Having pulled out of a deal to allow Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, Moscow has repeatedly struck one of the port cities involved in some of the fiercest assaults of its invasion

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

South Africa says Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit it's hosting in August, putting an end to questions over whether it would act on an arrest warrant for Putin.

WEKU · Jul 19, 2023

Varadkar to stress morale boost EU accession could offer to Ukraine’s soldiers

Ireland’s premier said negotiations for Ukraine to become an EU candidate country should start before the end of the year.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Five European countries will extend ban on Ukraine's grain but let it head to other places

Five European Union countries will extend their ban on Ukrainian grain to protect their farmers’ interests

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Probe under way into image of drone in Ukraine with Ireland stamp – Varadkar

The Taoiseach told reporters in Kyiv: ‘We don’t believe any Irish companies have evaded sanctions.’

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

‘Their secrets will be safe with us’: MI6 spy boss in extraordinary call for Russian officials to turn on Putin

Sir Richard Moore: ‘Many Russians are wrestling with the same dilemmas and the same tugs of conscience as their predecessors did in 1968’

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Sanctions regime put to legal test in UK as oligarch seeks release of assets

Eugene Shvidler’s high court case could set precedent on delisting of sanctioned individuals

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023