The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Olympics, says UN expert

Alexandra Xanthaki provoked outrage by telling the IOC that Russian soldiers who have fought in Ukraine should be allowed at Paris Games – as long as they have not committed war crimes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

German Leopard 2 tanks have reached Ukraine

The 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks pledged by Germany to support Ukraine in its war against Russia have arrived in Ukraine, the German Defence Ministry said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Energy-hungry TikTok ‘cat videos’ altering the course of armed conflict in Ukraine

Nammo can’t expand its Raufoss plant, to produce ammnition for Ukraine war, due to data centre’s sizeable energy requirements.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023

Ukraine fears nuclear plant could face dangerous water cooling shortage

Ukraine fears its Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station could by late summer face a shortage of water to cool reactors because Russian forces have let water out of a reservoir that supplies the plant.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Arsenal star is 'better' than Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez as hilarious Antony claim made

Bukayo Saka is the best right winger in the world, according to Chris Sutton, as the Arsenal forward continued his incredible form with a goal and assist for England against Ukraine

Football London · Mar 27, 2023

Zelenskiy visits troops near front line in southeastern Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met troops in southeastern Ukraine on Monday, the latest stage of a tour of frontline regions since a top general said a counterattack against Russian forces could come soon.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Donald Trump says 'pray' as he blames 'incompetent' Biden for Putin's nuclear threat

Donald Trump has accused the US government of triggering Russia's threatening actions after Vladimir Putin announced he is stationing nuclear weapons in Belarus

Daily Mirror · Mar 27, 2023

Ukraine war: tensions rise in Crimea as Russia prepares for a likely spring offensive

To paraphrase the words of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, everything began with Crimea, and everything will end there as well. When Russia first occupied Crimea in 2014, it was a major win for Putin, who successfully called the west’s bluff by proceeding to annex the peninsula with minimal international…

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2023

Mykhailo Mudryk criticised by Steven Gerrard for key mistake in England’s win over Ukraine

Steven Gerrard was less than impressed with Mykhailo Mudryk for his role in England’s opening goal against Ukraine on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2023

Joey Barton weighs in on Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney comparisons as England captain sets record

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton has had his say after Harry Kane overtook Wayne Rooney as England's leading goalscorer with strikes against Italy and Ukraine

Bristol Post · Mar 27, 2023