The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia says seven civilians killed in Ukraine shelling attacks, news agencies say

Authorities in Russian-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine said a total of seven civilians were killed on Thursday in two separate Ukrainian artillery strikes, Russian news agencies said.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

EU's Ukraine ammunition plan held up by eligibility wrangle

A European Union plan to send 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine is being held up as member states argue over how far spending for the plan will stay within the EU, diplomats and officials said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Ukraine sends conflicting signals on Crimea talks idea

A top Ukrainian official ruled out talks with Moscow on Thursday about territory until it withdraws all troops, pushing back on a colleague who had touted the idea of negotiations to resolve the Russian occupation of the Crimean peninsula.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Ukraine peace talks

Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for peace talks over Ukraine after French President Emmanuel Macron urged him to "bring Russia to its senses"

The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023

Ukraine says coveted F-16s 'four or five times' better than its Soviet jets

A top Ukrainian air commander said Ukraine was in dire need of F-16 fighter jets, which he described on Thursday as "four or five times" more effective than the Soviet-era planes currently used by Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Ukraine, Poland to produce Soviet-era tank shells together

Ukraine's state arms producer said on Thursday it would launch joint production of 125-mm rounds for Soviet-era tanks with Polish arms producer Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ).

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Macron urges Xi to bring Putin ‘back to reason’ over Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Xi Jinping to use his influence to help restore peace to Ukraine, saying the Chinese leader could bring all sides together to discuss a way to end the Russian invasion.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

Greece to send more arms to Ukraine, but sets limits

Greece has pledged military assistance to Ukraine for “as long as it takes” but officials cautioned that the country needs to keep much of its Russian-made weaponry for its own defensive needs

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

Ukraine launches mobile app to find war's lost children

Ukraine launched a mobile application on Thursday to help find children who have disappeared during more than 13 months of Russia's full-scale invasion, the National Police said.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Macron says he's counting on Xi Jinping to 'bring Russia to its senses'

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he is counting on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to "bring Russia to its senses" over Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2023