The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russian soldier cuts Ukrainian's head off with knife in sick video posted online

WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT: The hideous clip shows a small unit of Russian soldiers working each other up to "cut off" a defenceless Ukrainian prisoner of war's head by "breaking the spine"

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023

Putin’s defences in southern Ukraine could be ‘formidable obstacles’ if he can find troops to man them

Vladimir Putin’s army has built complex defences in southern Ukraine which could prove “formidable obstacles” if they are properly manned and supported by artillery, British defence chiefs said on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2023

As Ukraine war drags on, civilians' mental health needs rise

Huddled in the back of a café near the train station where a missile killed dozens of people nearly a year ago, Nastya takes slow, deliberate breaths to calm herself

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

What Does China Want in Ukraine?

Beijing has reservations about Putin’s war, but seeing Moscow take a beating is not in China’s interests.

The News Lens · Apr 12, 2023

Exclusive: Leaked U.S. intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine

Serbia has agreed to supply arms to Kyiv or has sent them already, according to a classified Pentagon document, despite the country's professed neutrality in the Ukraine war and refusal to sanction Russia over its 2022 invasion.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Beheading video proves Putin’s regime is ‘worse than Isis’, Kyiv says

Ukraine urges International Criminal Court to investigate the disturbing footage

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is heading to China to strengthen ties with his nation’s biggest trade partner and win support for his long shot push for peace in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 413

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 413th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023

India says Ukraine asked for more medical supplies

India said on Wednesday that Ukraine has asked for more medicines and medical equipment and has invited Indian companies to help rebuild the country battered by Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023

South Korea to lend 500,000 rounds of artillery shells to US -report

South Korea has reached an agreement to lend the United States 500,000 rounds of 155mm artillery shells that could give Washington greater flexibility to supply Ukraine with ammunition, a South Korean newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2023