The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine braced for fresh Russian offensive ahead of war anniversary

Kyiv expects Moscow to launch new attack for ‘symbolic’ reasons despite not being militarily prepared, minister says

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine’s defense minister to be replaced, top lawmaker says

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced by the head of military intelligence as the country braces for a Russian offensive, a senior lawmaker from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s party said.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges Olympic sponsors to keep Russia out of Games

Ukraine has sent letters to companies that back the International Olympic Committee urging them to keep Russian athletes out of the Paris Olympic Games, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2023

Former foreign minister places first in Cyprus presidential vote; runoff to be held Feb. 12

Cypriots will return to the ballot box on Feb. 12 to choose a leader who can oversee the Mediterranean island’s economic recovery as the fallout from the war in Ukraine continues to pose a threat.

Tribune News Service · Feb 5, 2023

Russia applies more pressure, fierce fighting in Donetsk -Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Fierce battles are raging in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region as Russia intensifies pressure before the first anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine expects major Russian offensive within weeks

Ukraine expects a possible major Russian offensive last this month, Ukraine’s defence minister said on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2023

Ukraine’s defence minister to be moved from post, says Zelenskiy ally

Head of president’s parliamentary bloc seems to confirm reshuffle of Oleksii Reznikov as Russians close in on Bakhmut

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

European Union bans Russian diesel, oil products over Ukraine

Move comes after the bloc found new supplies of diesel from the US, Middle East and India to replace Russian energy.

Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2023

How to watch Joe Biden’s State of the Union address

President expected to discuss police reform, economy and Ukraine war

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2023

Russia Says Ukraine Planning to Blow up Buildings in False Flag Operation

Russia's defense ministry accused Ukraine of preparing to blow up buildings in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk and then accuse Moscow of carrying out war crimes and targeting civilians in a false flag operation. The defense ministry provided no evidence for the claims, which it outlined in a post…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2023