The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

The mystery Kremlin drone attack and Ukraine’s crucial counteroffensive

Explosions were heard across Ukraine last night after Russia accused Kyiv of trying to assassinate President Vladimir Putin with a drone attack on the Kremlin.

The Week · May 4, 2023

Ukraine targets Russian fuel sites ahead of counteroffensive

Attacks intensified, more civilians were killed and Ukraine said its counteroffensive preparations were almost cooked.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Ukraine hopes to protect Kyiv with Israeli alert system by summer

An Israeli-designed missile detection system that would give Ukrainians more time to take shelter from Russian missile attacks is being tested in Kyiv and may be activated within two months, Ukraine's ambassador to Israel said on Thursday.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Police plan ‘visible armed presence’ as Liverpool hosts Eurovision Song Contest

Chief Superintendent Jonathan Davies said there are ‘unique challenges’ because the city is staging the event on behalf of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

‘Proud to be involved’: the Ukrainians making uniforms for the coronation

Ten refugees from Ukraine are working at Kashket & Partners, a firm creating uniforms for King Charles’s coronation

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Kyiv says it destroyed own drone as US denies involvement in Kremlin attack

UAV over Kyiv likely suffered technical snag

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Ukraine war: drone 'attack' on Kremlin – logic suggests a false flag to distract Russians ahead of Victory Day on May 9

Whether the alleged drone assassination attempt on the Russian president in the Kremlin was an audacious attack by Ukraine or a clumsy attempt at a false flag operation by Moscow may never be known. But from the Kremlin’s standpoint, at least Russia now has footage of its own, demonstrating its…

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky visits ICC, calls for new court to try crime of aggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for the creation of a special tribunal separate from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate the crime of aggression.

Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2023

U.S. calls Russian claim that Washington was behind drone attack 'ludicrous'

The United States dismissed Russia's allegation on Thursday that Washington was behind what it said was a drone attack on the Kremlin, saying Moscow's assertion was a lie.

Reuters · May 4, 2023

Czechs look to dump Russian nuclear fuel

Pressure is rising to include the Russian nuclear sector in the European Commission’s 11th sanction package plans.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023