The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Putin visits Russian troops in occupied Ukraine

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited headquarters of the Russian troops fighting in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Poland reaches agreement on transit of Ukrainian grain

Poland has reached an agreement on restarting transit of Ukrainian grains through its territory as of Friday, Polish Agriculture Minister Robert Telus said on Tuesday, adding transits would be monitored and sealed. The news came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the heavily shelled frontline town of Avdiivka in the…

France 24 · Apr 18, 2023

G-7 to back Ukraine indefinitely, seeks stability with China

The Group of Seven nations vowed to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” in its fight against Russian forces, while also calling for greater engagement with China to stabilize relations with the world’s second-biggest economy.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023

Putin visits Russian-controlled Ukraine to discuss war with senior general

President Vladimir Putin has visited military headquarters in Russian-controlled Ukraine, the Kremlin said, where he discussed the war with a general from Russia's airborne troops who has reportedly taken up a powerful new role in the invasion.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Ship inspections restart under Ukraine grain deal - RIA

Inspections of ships moving grains from Ukraine have restarted after a pause which threatened to shut down the Black Sea shipping corridor, the RIA news agency cited the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

Group of Seven foreign ministers vowed to intensify sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine as they wrapped up their meeting hosted by Japan on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 419

As the conflict enters its 419th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2023

Natural Gas- The Injection Season Begins

Nearby natural gas futures rose to a fourteen-year high in August 2022 when they probed above the $10 per MMBtu level. In Q1 2023, the price fell to a low below $2 and was around close to the low on April 18. Natural gas is a boom-and-bust energy commodity that…

Barchart · Apr 18, 2023

Brazil’s Lula meets Lavrov amid US barbs on Ukraine stance

Lula has condemned Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position Russia has praised amid its invasion.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

Russian Opposition Leader Vladimir Kara-Murza's Powerful Final Statement to the Court

He made it prior to being sentenced to 25 years in prison for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.

Reason · Apr 17, 2023