The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Stock up or leave? Ukraine's Kherson faces weekend curfew

Some residents left the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson in cars and buses on Friday, and others stocked up on groceries, before a weekend curfew imposed as Kyiv prepares for a counter-offensive against Russian forces.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Funeral held in Ukraine for American man killed in action

Soldiers from the International Legion of Ukraine said farewell Friday to an American military veteran they served with, who was killed a month ago in the fierce struggle to prevent the eastern city of Bakhmut from falling into Russian hands

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Why was the Kremlin attacked? In Russia, it depends who you ask

Pro-Kremlin commentators are sure the drone attack was an attempt on Putin’s life. Liberals are less convinced.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2023

Cherry blossom mingles with barbed wire and trenches in Kyiv park

Pink cherry blossom has brought a touch of spring to a Kyiv park still strewn with barbed wire and anti-tank barriers.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Shipments from Ukraine slowing as Black Sea grain deal deadline nears

The pace of shipments from Ukraine under a U.N.-backed initiative has slowed as concerns grow over ships getting stuck if a deal is not renewed later this month, according to sources and data.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Pushkin must fall: monuments to Russia’s national poet under threat in Ukraine

Since last February’s invasion more than 30 statues of the 19th-century poet seen as a symbol for tsarist imperialism have been dismantled

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Wagner chief rages at Russia’s generals and threatens Bakhmut pullout

In extraordinary video tirade, Yevgeny Prigozhin attacks defence minister and chief of armed forces

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Smoldering Iran nuclear crisis risks catching fire

Even as the United States and its European allies grapple with Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising tensions with China, the smoldering crisis over Iran's nuclear program threatens to reignite.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Russia's Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine

The owner of Russia’s Wagner Group military contractor is threatening to pull his troops out of the protracted battle for the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut next week

The Independent UK · May 5, 2023

Turkey set to keep strong Russia ties whoever wins election

Whoever wins Turkey's elections this month, the NATO-member is expected to maintain cordial relations with Russia that have already endured several years of dramatic change in Ankara's foreign policy.

Reuters · May 5, 2023