The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

BP posts $5B quarterly profit on strong oil and gas trading

British energy giant BP has posted strong quarterly profit numbers even as energy prices that soared after Russia’s war in Ukraine last year have eased off

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Ukrainians captured defending Chernobyl nuclear plant starving in Russian prison

After a fierce firefight, Russian troops seized Chernobyl from the hands of Ukraine's National Guard on day one of the war at the end of February before taking over the 19-mile perimeter of the plant for over a month and bunking on the grounds

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Ukrainian Farmer Comes up with Novel Way to Demine His Fields

A Ukrainian farmer has come up with a novel way to remove mines left in his fields after Russia's invasion -- he's kitted out his tractor with protective panels stripped from Russian tanks and operates it by remote control. After Russian forces were driven back from parts of eastern Ukraine…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Japan PM's Africa tour a bid to counter China, Russia influence

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began his first week-long Africa tour in Egypt at the weekend. The four-nation visit is part of a concerted effort to strengthen relations with the "Global South" and counter the growing influence of China and Russia in the region.

Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2023

Ukraine vows not to give up on defending Bakhmut as it prepares for counteroffensive – as it happened

Commander of Ukraine ground forces underlines importance Kyiv attaches to holding Bakhmut as preparations continue for a counterattack

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Ukrainian forces shell village in Russia's Bryansk region - governor

Ukrainian forces shelled a village in the Russian Bryansk region bordering Ukraine early on Tuesday, the local governor said in a social media post, a day after an explosion derailed a freight train in the region.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

41 Saudi Citizens and Nationals of 10 Countries Arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Saudi Arabia, under the directives of its leadership, continues to make efforts to evacuate its citizens and nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from Sudan. On Monday's evening, 41 Saudi citizens and 171 individuals of various nationalities arrived at the H M S "Abha" ship, including citizens from Afghanistan, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Europe warily eyes security implications of a protracted conflict in Sudan

Long dispute creates unwanted uncertainties as increased migration and outside actors enter the conflict

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

Ukraine-Russia news live: White House did not inform Kyiv of Pentagon leaks, says Zelensky

Secret leaks not good for Washington’s reputation, says Ukrainian president

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

‘They don’t know how they are viewed here’: Russians in Georgia revive old tension

Russians in Tbilisi often arrive unaware of historical sensitivities and simmering hostility

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023