The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

China assures Russia, India of deepening 'cooperation'

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang assured his Russian and Indian counterparts of deepening bilateral ties, promising that "coordination and cooperation" will only grow stronger, in a show of solidarity with two of China's biggest neighbours.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Russia says high waters threaten dam near Ukrainian nuclear plant - Tass

Record high water levels could overwhelm a major dam in southern Ukraine and damage parts of the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, a Russian official told Tass agency on Thursday.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Vladimir Putin now has “no option” but to use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Dmitry Rogozin - also a former deputy prime minister who is now close to the frontline - made clear Moscow is facing war defeat unless the dictator unleashes his atomic weapons

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023

White House denies Russia's 'ludicrous' claim US was involved in Kremlin drone attack

Russia has blamed Washington for being involved in an apparent drone attack after two drones were shot down over the Kremlin in the early hours of Tuesday morning calling it a "terrorist" attack

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

'Energy firms give lavish returns to shareholders while the elderly freeze'

These are not the profits of enterprise, endeavour and innovation – they are the spoils of Vladimir Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine, which has sent energy prices soaring

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Intrigue in the air: Drone attack against Putin or false flag operation?

There is the outrage and the timing of the outrage. Russia's state media is in overdrive after the purported downing of two drones over the Kremlin, just days before the May 9 Victory Day parade on Red Square. The Russian capital was quick to brand it a plot to assassinate…

France 24 · May 4, 2023

Zelensky says world has ‘historic responsibility’ to prosecute Putin for war crimes

Ukrainian president uses trip to The Hague to call for international tribunal so Russian leader faces justice

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and UN to discuss grain deal on Friday

Technical personnel from Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, and the United Nations will meet on Friday to discuss a deal that allows the exports of Ukrainian grains on the Black Sea, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Ukrainian editor's pride as news website goes from start-up to essential war source

Olga Rudenko is editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Independent, a news website now heralded the world over for its reporting of the conflict

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

US envoy to UN urges Brazil to see Ukrainian side to the war

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield has encouraged Brazil to include Ukraine in any efforts to negotiate an end to "Russia's war of aggression," she said on Thursday at the end of a visit to the South American country.

Reuters · May 4, 2023