The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Russian officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg

The Independent UK · Jul 4

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump offers ‘solution’ to Putin in phone call as Kyiv hits St Petersburg oil port

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky said the strike was part of the country’s ‘long-range sanctions plan’

The Independent UK · Jul 4

'I don't think it is possible': Keir Starmer says next PM cannot spend less time on diplomacy

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed back against criticism regarding his focus on international affairs, asserting that global diplomacy is intrinsically linked to domestic priorities. He argued that Britain's next leader will inevitably have to balance both, highlighting his government's role in restoring the UK's global standing and…

The Times of India · Jul 4

'We hope the member states will recognise our effort' to join the EU: Moldova's President Maia Sandu

FRANCE 24’s Europe editor-in-chief Caroline de Camaret hosts Maia Sandu, the President of Moldova. This in the context of an EU-Moldova summit held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels. The ex-Soviet republic of nearly 3 million people that borders Ukraine has opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the…

France 24 · Jul 3

Russia planning armed incursion into Poland to test Nato's response: Report

Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato's willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland's leadership. The reported scenario would involve a small-scale provocation rather than a full-scale invasion, with the aim of…

The Times of India · Jul 3

European Commission attempts to spur EU defence teamwork with five new major projects

In a bid to end the problem of European Union nations procuring defence capabilities separately, the European Commission is trying to kickstart momentum with the participation of 18 member states – and Ukraine.

Euronews · Jul 3

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages

The Independent UK · Jul 3

'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit

Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.

Euronews · Jul 3

Nato set to declare Russia a 'long-term threat' amid Putin's fresh assault on Ukraine: Report

Nato leaders are expected to formally label Russia a "long-term threat" to Euro-Atlantic security at next week's summit in Ankara, as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin insists the war will continue until the Kremlin's objectives are achieved.

The Times of India · Jul 3

Ukraine to call on NATO partners to deliver air defence after brutal Russian bombardment

Ukraine is calling on its partners to deliver air defence systems to Ukraine after a Russian aerial attack killed at least 30 people on 2 July. With NATO allies preparing to meet in Ankara, Kyiv is urging them not to delay what they have already promised.

Euronews · Jul 3