The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine’s Spring Offensive Is Waiting on Weapons

Every day Kyiv waits, the Russians dig deeper trenches.

Foreign Policy · Apr 20, 2023

Of Course Washington and Moscow Are Fighting a Proxy War

That doesn't mean Russia is right. It means we're being honest about how much the U.S. is involved.

Reason · Apr 20, 2023

Zelensky says now is the time for Ukraine to join Nato as alliance chief visits Kyiv

‘Nato stands with you today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes,’ Jens Stoltenberg says on first visit to Kyiv since Russia’s invasion started

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Like Russia itself, Bolshoi Theatre looks to China for new ties

Much like the Russian government, the Bolshoi Theatre, home to two of the world's greatest opera and ballet companies, is being shunned by the West over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine and looking east to China instead.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023

Vladimir Putin suffers breakdown after changing cancer medicine, Kremlin source claims

Rumours of Vladimir Putin suffering a temporary "nervous breakdown" came amid speculation he used a body double to represent him while visiting high-ranking Russian generals in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Ukraine appeals to NATO chief for membership, more arms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told visiting NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg it is time to offer his country membership.

The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023

Russia likely to have suffered ‘heavy losses’ in the south of Ukraine, says UK

Russia is likely to have suffered “heavy losses” in the south of Ukraine, British defence chiefs have said.

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2023

NASA satellite crash not source of mysterious flash of light above Ukraine capital, agency claims

A blinding flash of light set off air raid alerts across Ukraine’s capital city. Officials at first thought it was a falling NASA satellite, but the space agency has said it isn’t.

LiveScience · Apr 20, 2023

Julia Sanina 'speechless' at how Liverpool is representing Ukraine

The Ukrainian artist, who is one of the contest's main hosts, was blown away by Liverpool's dedication to representing her country

Liverpool Echo · Apr 20, 2023

Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO, alliance chief says in rare visit to Kyiv

Ukraine's future lies in NATO, the Western military alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg underscored on Thursday during his first visit to the country since Russia's invasion 14 months ago.

Reuters · Apr 20, 2023