The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Fuel sales halted after Kyiv strikes both sides of Crimean bridge

Fuel supplies in occupied Crimea have been restricted to essential government agencies

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Black rain in Moscow after Ukrainian drone strike damages oil refinery, Zelenskyy says if Ukraine burns so will Moscow

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia, hitting a refinery in Moscow. Residents reported black residue falling from the sky. Authorities advised people to stay indoors. The attack damaged the refinery and caused fires. Russia intercepted hundreds of drones. This strike is seen as a response to an earlier…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Ukraine war briefing: Suspect arrested in killing of Putin critic may have Russian intelligence links

Polish police make arrest in artist Robert ⁠Kuzovkov’s murder; Russia threatens huge ‘group strikes’ after attack on Moscow. What we know on day 1,577

The Guardian - AU · Jun 19

FED:Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

AAP · Jun 18

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

AAP · Jun 18

Wildlife inside Chernobyl exclusion zone acted differently during Russia's invasion, camera traps reveal

Camera footage in Ukraine's Chernobyl exclusion zone revealed that mammals became less active — especially at night — during the Russian occupation, highlighting the war's immediate impact on wildlife.

LiveScience · Jun 18

Zelenskyy Accuses Putin of a Crime Against History After a Massive Overnight Bombardment Ignited the Roof of a 1,000-Year-Old Cathedral

The Russian Defense Ministry has denied responsibility for the strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

The Mary Sue · Jun 18

Macron plays ‘Trump whisperer’ as the US president signs Iran ceasefire deal after a successful G7 summit

For the French president, Emmanuel Macron, this year’s meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) in the spa town of Évian-les-Bains from June 15 to 17 had several pressing issues to address. As well as reaching a coordinated approach towards artificial intelligence, trade and conflicts in the Middle East and…

The Conversation · Jun 18

EU summit: von der Leyen gets go-ahead from leaders to take tougher action on China

Russia's war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition were the two main topics at the first day of the EU summit.

Euronews · Jun 18

What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?

Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18