The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Putin officer defects and says ‘paranoid’ president lives in a bunker and is terrified of Covid

Gleb Karakulov said he has fled Russia over the war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Paranoid Vladimir Putin never uses phone and stays in his bunker, defector says

Federal Guard Service captain Gleb Karakulov, 35, revealed how Russian President Vladimir Putin Putin is paranoid about his personal security, and because he's so scared of being assassinated, he stays "in his bunker"

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

OPINION - Vladimir Putin is suddenly looking less in control of Russia’s destiny

Russia’s information and propaganda campaigns are becoming more erratic and incomprehensible by the day. It is hard to discern who they benefit, certainly not the personal autocracy of Vladimir Putin. These may be the first signs of Russia being a house divided over the conduct and leadership of its forces…

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

Ukraine unveils plan for recaptured Crimea – but West ‘reluctant’ to help

Ukraine unveiled on Sunday a 12-point plan outlining how it would reintegrate Crimea back into the country if it regained the territory militarily. Kyiv has repeatedly said that seizing the peninsula back from Russia is one of its key war aims. But Washington is tacitly sceptical.

France 24 · Apr 4, 2023

Analysis: Russia's military production, state splurge ease sanctions pain

Rising military production and huge state spending are keeping Russia's industry buzzing along, an analysis of recent data shows, helping soften the economic impact of Western sanctions and allowing Moscow to plough on with its campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

Debate: The U.S. Should Increase Funding for the Defense of Ukraine

Does Ukraine face an existential risk? Does it matter?

Reason · Apr 4, 2023

Montenegro's new president says country firmly on EU path

Montenegro’s President-elect Jakov Milatovic has promised to speed up the small country's bid for membership to the European Union and adhere to the bloc’s policy line toward Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

NI dog lover's mission to rescue and rehome Ukraine puppy from frontline

'Something perfect came out of all the fear and destruction we witnessed and she's safe now'

Belfast Live · Apr 4, 2023

EU Lashes Out at China for Support of Russia in Ukraine War

The European Union's foreign policy chief on Tuesday lashed out at China for its support of Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine and called it "a blatant violation" of Beijing's United Nations commitments. "There cannot be siding with the aggressor," Josep Borrell said.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2023

Ukraine's tech entrepreneurs fight war on a different front

Eugene Nayshtetik and his five co-workers shuttered their company developing medical and biotech startups to join the defense forces days after Russia invaded Ukraine. Within two months, their commanders agreed it would be more useful if they swapped their military gear for computers.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023