The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy treks to G-7 to see the other invited guests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lands in Japan on Saturday afternoon with a key objective: to speak in person with leaders from countries like Brazil and India who have taken a more neutral stance over Russia’s invasion.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023

Zelensky at G7 talks as Ukraine gets access to F-16s

HIROSHIMA, Japan: President Volodymyr Zelensky made a landmark visit to Hiroshima for talks with G7 leaders Saturday, after securing long-sought access to advanced US fighter jets for Ukraine’s war effort.

Bangkok Post · May 20, 2023

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

Training Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighters will ‘greatly enhance our army in the sky’, says Ukraine’s president.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 451 of the invasion

US backs effort to train Ukrainian pilots in F-16 jets; Zelenskiy addresses Arab League; Kyiv says it has repelled Russian attacks in Bakhmut

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2023

Remains of Marine veteran killed in Ukraine flown home to US

The remains of a U.S. Marine veteran who was missing in Ukraine for more than a year have returned to the United States and are headed to his hometown in eastern North Carolina

The Independent UK · May 20, 2023

Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina reaches maiden WTA 1000 final in Rome

The 30th seed snubbed her Russian opponent at the net because of the ongoing conflict between the countries.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

How the US helping Ukraine acquire F-16s shows that for military aid, 'no' can become 'yes'

The U.S. has once again buckled under pressure from European allies and Ukraine’s leaders and agreed to provide more sophisticated weapons to the war effort

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Biden tells G7 that the United States will support sending fighter jets to Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised the move by its global partners

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

US to support plan to provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Boost to Volodymyr Zelensky as he is set to join G7 leaders in Japan to discuss support to combat Russia’s invasion

Evening Standard · May 19, 2023

PM to hold more key talks at G7 as sidelines Quad announced

PM Anthony Albanese is set to hold another round of key talks at the G7 summit in Japan, with a rescheduled Quad meeting also on the agenda.

The New Daily · May 19, 2023