The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskiy, in Britain, wins pledge of long range drones

Britain promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy long-range attack drones when he visited the country on Monday as part of European tour aimed at securing new weapons for a counteroffensive against Russia.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Ukraine hails its first offensive success in defence of Bakhmut

Ukraine's military on Monday hailed recent advances around Bakhmut as its first successful counterattack in the battle against Russian forces fighting for control of the eastern city.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

UK will train Ukraine pilots, Sunak tells Zelenskiy; Russia and Iran appear to be expanding cooperation, US says – as it happened

Ukraine president meets British prime minister in UK; Iran has sent more than 400 attack drones to Russia since August, US says

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Sen. Ted Cruz Accused A Biden Appointee Of Lying To The Senate About Ukraine And Hunter Biden

George Kent was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Estonia where he was grilled by the Senate about knowledge between Ukraine and Biden.

Zenger · May 15, 2023

Guest nations at the G-7 reflect outreach to developing countries, worries over China, Russia

During this week’s summit of the leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies in Hiroshima, you’ll also see eight other guest nations engaging in a flurry of diplomacy with Japan and others

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Eurovision under the shadow of war: how the 2023 contest highlighted humanitarianism, empathy and solidarity

In 2022, Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest in a landslide victory. Traditionally, the winner hosts the following year but due to the significant security issues posed by the ongoing war with Russia, Ukraine was unable to host.

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

Zelensky promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.

The New Daily · May 14, 2023

Exclusive-G7 leaders to target Russian energy, trade in new sanctions steps -sources

Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to tighten sanctions on Russia at their summit in Japan this week, with steps aimed at energy and exports aiding Moscow's war effort, said officials with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Reuters · May 14, 2023

Terrifying moment fireball erupts into mushroom cloud over Ukraine as Russia attacks

A thick cloud of smoke was sent billowing into the skies above the city of Khmelnytskyi in Ukraine as Russia attacked with reported drones including four spotted in the centre

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit

Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023