The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Wagner boss Prigozhin says situation on Russian flanks near Bakhmut is bad

The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group said on Thursday that his forces' flanks were under pressure near the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, resulting in the loss of ground that his men had captured at heavy cost.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Ukraine needs more time before its counter-offensive, says Zelenskiy

Losses would be unacceptable without more heavy weapons promised by west, says president

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023

Scotch whisky brands still being sold in Russia despite outrage from Ukraine campaigners

Iconic whisky brands such as Glenlivet and Ballantine's are being exported from Scotland to Moscow despite Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Daily Record · May 11, 2023

Japan pledges to mobilise $1 billion to help nations around Ukraine accept refugees

Japan will unveil a plan on Thursday to mobilise $1 billion to help countries surrounding Ukraine accept refugees from the war-torn country, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Liverpool ‘almost like home’, say Ukrainian former Eurovision act Go_A

The band will be performing during the Eurovision Song Contest grand final after finishing fifth in 2021.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

This duo rehearsed between air raid alarms. Now they're repping Ukraine at Eurovision

Dozens of countries will compete in the Eurovision grand final on Saturday. Electronic duo Tvorchi is representing Ukraine, which won last year. They spoke to NPR about their journey to Liverpool.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 442 of the invasion

Zelenskiy says losses would be unacceptably high if spring counter-offensive launched too early; Kremlin spokesperson described military operation in Ukraine as ‘very difficult’

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Owner of seized £38million superyacht launches High Court fight to get it back

The owner of a £38 million superyacht detained by the UK government at the start of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has launched a High Court bid to regain control of it.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Zelensky says Ukraine needs more time before launching counter-attack on Russia

Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs more time to launch a large-scale counter-offensive after one of his units said they had driven a Russian brigade away from Bakhmut.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Tributes paid to ninth Brit killed in Ukraine

‘Very special guy’ Jay Morais is killed fighting in Ukraine’s east

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023