The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Report: China's Xi Plans Russia Visit as Soon as Next Week

Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to travel to Russia to meet with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said, which would be sooner than previously expected. Plans for a visit come as China has been offering to broker peace in Ukraine,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

'Fierce' battles rage in central Bakhmut as Russia grinds forward

KYIV, Ukraine: Fierce fighting is raging for control of the centre of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the longest-running and bloodiest battle of Moscow's invasion, Russian and Ukrainian forces said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Ukraine release stamps featuring Vladimir Putin being flipped by young boy in judo match

Vladimir Putin is a black belt in judo and was was honorary president of the International Judo Federation before being removed from his position in March due to the invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Putin’s private Wagner army ‘recruiting soldiers in Russian schools’

Recruiters for Vladimir Putin’s private army are giving "career talks" in Russian schools in a bid to sign up young soldiers to fight in Ukraine, UK intelligence chiefs believe.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Russia approves 60-day extension of Black Sea grain deal

Russia consented on Monday to prolong an ongoing Black Sea grain deal for 60 days following its second-term expiration date on March 18. The original deal was brokered by the UN and Turkey in July 2022 to ensure safe transportation of grain and other food products to prevent a food…

France 24 · Mar 13, 2023

‘Forcible transfer’: Orphans from Ukraine ‘taken’ by Russia

Thousands of children have been transferred to Russia or occupied territories, says the watchdog’s report.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023

Heavy losses reported by Russia and Ukraine as battle for Bakhmut rages

Both sides claim to have killed huge numbers of enemy soldiers, but have not given details of their own casualties

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2023

Growing foothold: how Russia donates fertiliser to deepen African alliances

Malawi is at the centre of a diplomatic tussle for influence, but as a food crisis looms, farmers are happy to accept desperately needed shipments

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023

Ukraine, Russia Locked in Brutal Battle in Bakhmut, Casualties Mount

Ukrainian forces faced relentless Russian attacks on Bakhmut in its eastern Donetsk region on Monday, with both sides reporting mounting enemy casualties as they battled across a small river that bisects the ruined town and now marks the front line. The situation in the nearly deserted town was difficult, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Ukraine is world’s third largest arms importer: SIPRI

Fuelled by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European countries are also increasing arms imports, the think tank says.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2023