The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Exclusive-IAEA chief aims to present Zaporizhzhia deal to UN this month -diplomats

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi plans to present an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on protecting the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to the U.N. Security Council this month, indicating a deal is close, four diplomats have told Reuters.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

A former U.S. Army general predicts 'successful' Ukrainian offensive

Ex-U.S. Army Europe commanding Gen. Ben Hodges predicts success for Ukraine's long-awaited counterattack against Russia

WEKU · May 12, 2023

Are Scottish missiles fuelling 'forever war' in Ukraine, asks MacAskill

THE UK Government is under scrutiny over whether Scottish bombs are being used to fuel “forever war” in Ukraine – after specialist missiles…

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2023

Russian troops fall back to ‘defensive positions’ near Bakhmut

Moscow statement is first admission that Ukraine is successfully recapturing ground around eastern city

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023

OPINION - The Leader podcast: This is Eurovision 2023 calling…

For the first time in 25 years, the competition is back on UK soil as we play hosts for last year’s winner Ukraine.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

Czech president gives Ukraine's offensive high chance of success

Ukraine's planned counteroffensive to win back territory occupied by Russia has a good chance of success but may bring high casualties if Russia uses its prepared defences well, Czech President and former NATO general Petr Pavel said on Friday.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Putin, S.Africa's Ramaphosa discussed Ukraine in phone call-Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Moscow had never refused the "diplomatic track" to resolving the conflict in Ukraine in a phone call with his South African counterpart, the Kremlin said.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Sunak and Zelensky stress need for West to keep up support for Ukraine ahead of counteroffensive

Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Britain for its donations of long-range missiles

Evening Standard · May 12, 2023

UK cruise missiles will ‘enhance’ Ukraine war effort, says Volodymyr Zelensky

The Ukrainian president and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed ‘further cooperation’ on defence in a call on Friday.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Eurovision ‘could have been great moment for Zelensky to address huge audience’

Ukrainian ambassador Vadym Prystaiko spoke as he visited a primary school in Liverpool to see what children had been learning about Ukrainian culture.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023