The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Vladimir Putin to force unemployed Russian men into fighting in brutal Ukraine war

The Russian plan is the latest to boost troop numbers for President Vladimir Putin’s ailing war which has thus far killed 132,160 of Moscow’s soldiers in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Indian pharmacist honoured by Kyiv for supporting war effort: ‘Ukraine is my nation too’

Brijendra Rana, a Kharkiv resident who provides medicines to Ukrainian troops and civilians, tells Arpan Rai it is his ‘kartavya’ – or duty – to help his adopted homeland

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Paris mayor backs banning Russia from 2024 Olympics unless war in Ukraine ends

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says there should be no Russian delegation allowed at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine.

France 24 · Feb 7, 2023

Many Ukrainians are fleeing to the Greek Catholic Church in Lviv, which has a long and complex history in the Orthodox faith

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, millions of refugees have fled westward to escape the fighting. Many have sought shelter in Ukraine’s westernmost city, Lviv, a historic center of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, which has been providing essential services with the help of international Catholic charity networks. A major center of…

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023

Ukraine releases video appearing to show Russian troops beating own wounded officer

Footage thought to show Wagner group fighters beating commander with what appear to be shovelsWarning: video contains footage that some viewers may find distressing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

Russia lacking munitions and units for successful offensives in Ukraine, says UK

Ministry of Defence says ‘It remains unlikely Russia can build up forces needed to substantially affect the outcome of the war within the current weeks”

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

Ukraine's parliament amends 2023 budget, raises spending

Ukraine's parliament approved changes to the 2023 state budget on Tuesday, raising state spending to support small businesses and channel more funds into reconstruction and recovery projects following Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Paris mayor: No Russian team at 2024 Games if war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says no Russian team should not be allowed to compete at the Paris Olympics next year if Moscow continues its war against Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Nordic sports bodies urge IOC to ban Russian athletes

The five Olympic committees in the Nordic region have urged the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from “international sports participation” because of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Russia: NATO involvement in Ukraine threatens 'unpredictable' escalation

Russia's defence minister said on Tuesday that Western arms supplies to Ukraine were effectively dragging NATO into the conflict, warning this could lead to an "unpredictable" escalation.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023