The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Germany defiant that ‘lockstep’ with US on weapons is the best for Ukraine

Olaf Scholz was criticised for being slow to supply tanks but working with allies keeps chancellor’s public on side

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023

Ukraine says it repels attack around Blahodatne, Wagner claims control

Ukraine's military said on Sunday its forces repelled an attack in the area of Blahodatne in the eastern part of the Donetsk region, while Russia's Wagner private military group said it took control of the village.

Reuters · Jan 29, 2023

Vladimir Putin warned Russians have 'no stomach for the fight' in Ukraine anymore

"There is enormous conflict between the various leaders and factions who are wondering what their life is going to be like after Crimea falls and after Ukraine wins," says a retired lieutenant general

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Rishi Sunak's election guru once worked for team advising oligarch pal of Putin

Tory election expert Isaac Levido had a job at lobbyists CT, which gave advice to Andrey Melnichenko, a billionaire who had his luxury yacht seized after being hit by sanctions over Ukraine invasion

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Tory Treasurer hired by Sunak and Zahawi rakes it in from Russian oil industry

Billionaire Mohamed Mansour is co-owner of a company with a subsidiary supplying machinery to Russia's oil and gas industry, despite sanctions imposed since Putin's Ukraine invasion

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

Russia: 14 killed in ‘deliberate’ attack on hospital in Ukraine

Ukraine strike by US-supplied HIMARS rocket hit a medical facility in a Russian-held settlement, defence ministry says.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2023

Ukraine’s war effort boosted by German arms-makers pledge on weapons

Ukraine’s war effort received a major boost after a German arms-maker said it stands ready to hugely increase production of missiles, ammunition and weaponry as its western allies enter “fast-track” talks to get more arms to the front-line.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2023

Ex-NATO general scores victory over populist in Czech vote

A former NATO general pledging unwavering support for Ukraine will become the next Czech president after securing a convincing victory over a combative former billionaire prime minister.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Killing 14 in ‘Deliberate’ Strike on Hospital

Russia accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately striking a hospital in a Russian-held area of eastern Ukraine on Saturday in what it said was a war crime that killed 14 people and wounded 24 patients and medical staff wounded. There was no immediate response to the allegations from Ukraine. Reuters…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 28, 2023

Ukraine in talks with allies about getting long-range missiles - aide

(In 9th para corrects maker of F-16 fighter to Lockheed Martin from Boeing)

Reuters · Jan 28, 2023