The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

All you need to know about China’s plan for Russia-Ukraine talks

Beijing has released a 12-point position paper, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2023

G7 Says It Is Taking Action against Countries Supporting ‘Russia’s War’

The Group of Seven nations (G7) is taking actions against third-country actors "materially supporting Russia's war in Ukraine," the bloc said on Friday as it reaffirmed "its unwavering support for Ukraine for as long as it takes." "We call on third-countries or other international actors who seek to evade or…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Russian MP who hung noodles on ears during Putin’s speech faces punishment

Mikhail Abdalkin, deputy of the Samara Duma, is being investigated by the Russian Community Party for “odd” escapade

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Brawling with elite, Russian mercenary boss wishes politician shot

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the shaven-headed former convict and catering magnate who runs Russia's Wagner mercenary army on the Ukraine frontline, said on Friday that a politician who criticised him should be shot and may end up on a pitchfork.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

The Ukraine economic war: Who's winning?

Neither Ukraine nor Russia is "winning" — but Saudi Arabia, the oil companies and the arms industry certainly are

Salon · Feb 24, 2023

With tears streaming down their face, young and old, they came together to honour the heroes defending their country

Raw emotion as one Greater Manchester town poignantly marked the first anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion Ukraine

Manchester Evening News · Feb 24, 2023

Ukraine welcomes some Chinese ceasefire 'thoughts,' insists on Russian withdrawal

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday welcomed some elements of a Chinese proposal for a ceasefire in Russia's war on Ukraine, but said only the country where a war is being fought should be the initiator of a peace plan.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Zelenskyy Gives Qualified Support for China Proposals on War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave qualified support Friday for China’s new pronouncements about the war in his country, saying Beijing’s interest is "not bad" and might be useful in isolating Russia. "Our task is to gather everyone to isolate the one," Zelenskyy told a news conference on the first anniversary…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Volunteer fighters on Ukraine front recall moment life changed a year ago

Yuri, a Ukrainian gun commander on the frontline near the key battlefield of Bakhmut, was enjoying retired life in Estonia when war broke out in his homeland. Just over two weeks later, he was back, fighting the Russians.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023

Russia welcomes China peace plan, says it is open to talks

Russia welcomed on Friday Chinese proposals to resolve the conflict in Ukraine and said it was open to achieving the goals of what it calls its "special military operation" through political and diplomatic means.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2023