The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Why are Russian and Belarusian players allowed back at Wimbledon?

Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka and Daniil Medvedev are back after the All England Club lifted its controversial ban

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Kyiv accepts counteroffensive not advancing quickly; Moscow plays down grain deal claim – as it happened

Andriy Yermak says West are not pressuring Ukraine to go faster ; Kremlin denies Turkish claim deal will be renewed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023

Newcastle-Sydney clash to raise money for Ukraine

'A lot of people who have been feeling helpless about what they can do.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 14, 2023

Biden signs executive order adding 3,000 reservists to US presence in Europe amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

US has sent more than $76bn in aid to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Ouster of Russian general ‘Spartacus’ sparks ruling party feud

A Russian general who accused army chiefs of “treacherously” ousting him for criticizing troop losses in the war in Ukraine has sparked a political feud within Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, the latest sign of tensions over the military following the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Five years after Trump praised Putin in Finland, Biden vows unity against Russia

In the same room where former President Donald Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin five years ago, President Joe Biden celebrated the expansion of the alliance that has helped stall Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 13, 2023

Zelensky tweet on Nato so infuriated US officials they reconsidered policy, report says

Nato countries responded to Ukraine application: “we will be in a position to extend an invitation to Ukraine when allies agree and conditions are met”

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

UK accuses Russia of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over Ukraine grain deal threat

Ambassador Dame Barbara Woodward said that, without an accord in place, ships carrying food to famine-risk countries could be attacked by Russia.

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Russia accused of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over delays to grain deal renewal

Fears over food price rises if Moscow fails to meet deadline for Black Sea export agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Tokyo to give Kyiv drone detection system

VILNIUS -- Japan will provide war-torn Ukraine with nonlethal equipment, including a system to detect drones, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday during a speech at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2023