The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Xi-Zelenskiy call may have been prompted by ambassador’s undiplomatic comments

The Chinese leader’s surprise contact with his Ukrainian counterpart is suspected to be a corrective move

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

Ukraine wants clear EU food import policy for next five years - producers

Problems facing some Ukrainian exports to central Europe will recur this autumn unless the European Union spells out a clear position on its food import policy for the next five years, Ukrainian producers said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Analysis: China's Ukraine plan mixes peace, self-interest

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s plan to send an envoy to Ukraine allows his government to deflect criticism of its support for Moscow and pursue a bigger role as a diplomatic force, but Xi faces daunting obstacles if he is serious about trying to help end the 14-month-old war

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

NATO allies send 1,500 combat vehicles, 230 tanks to Ukraine

The head of NATO says the military alliance's member countries have delivered more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised to Ukraine amid its war with Russia

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Ukraine PM invites pope to visit, seeks help repatriating deported children

Ukraine's prime minister said on Thursday he had invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine and asked for help in repatriating thousands of children taken to Russia or Russian-occupied land since Moscow's invasion.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Camilla's three-word quip to UK's Eurovision contestant as King and Queen unveil stage

King Charles and Camilla met Eurovision contestant Mae Muller at Liverpool Arena yesterday, where they set off a glittering light show ahead of the global competition

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

UK investment in clean energy transition falls 10%, bucking global trend

Research shows Britain lagging behind at crucial time as US and EU pursue green growth hastened by Ukraine invasion

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023

GCC Project Contracts Surge to $30bln In Q1

The GCC project awards expanded during the first three months of the year despite global economic challenges such as the financial sector turmoil, elevated inflation, and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, according to the Kuwait-based Kamco Invest. The total value of GCC contracts awarded increased by 54.7% y-o-y during Q1 to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2023

Russian court fines Wikipedia again for article about war in Ukraine

A Russian court on Thursday fined the Wikimedia Foundation, which owns Wikipedia, two million roubles ($24,510) for not deleting what it said was "banned content" related to the Russian military, Interfax reported.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Kremlin welcomes Xi-Zelenskiy call on Ukraine, but says Russia's aims remain the same

The Kremlin said on Thursday it welcomed anything that could bring the end of the Ukraine conflict closer when asked what it thought of a phone call a day earlier between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023