The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Human rights trial against Russia over downing of flight MH17 to go ahead

Judges rule Russia eligible for trial for alleged war crimes in Ukraine because of its effective control over separatist-held areas

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

Cuba wants Russia’s advice on market reforms as Putin seeks more trade with the island

After much hesitation about how to deal with small and medium-size private enterprises it authorized in 2021, the Cuban government is turning to Russia for help with market reforms on the island through a partnership with a Russian think tank headed by sanctioned oligarch Oleg Deripaska, as the two countries…

Miami Herald · Jan 25, 2023

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, a decision that reverses months of persistent arguments by the Biden administration that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

US vows ‘long term commitment’ to Ukraine as it sends in fleet of Abrams tanks and tow vehicles to Kyiv

President Joe Biden says the M1 Abrams tanks the US will provide to Ukraine ‘are evidence of our commitment to Ukraine and our confidence in the skill of the Ukrainian forces’

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Sending tanks to Ukraine makes one thing clear: this is now a western war against Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is finally getting the help he wants, but it places more of Ukraine’s future in US hands, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023

Ukraine Sets Sights on Fighter Jets after Securing Tank Supplies

Ukraine will now push for Western fourth generation fighter jets such as the US F-16 after securing supplies of main battle tanks, an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister said on Wednesday. Ukraine won a huge boost for its troops as Germany announced plans to provide heavy tanks for Kyiv on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

Ukraine sets sights on fighter jets after securing tank supplies

Ukraine will now push for Western fourth generation fighter jets such as the U.S. F-16 after securing supplies of main battle tanks, an adviser to Ukraine's defence minister said.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

ECHR says it can hear case against Russia over MH17 downing

The Netherlands and Ukraine are pursuing Moscow over its pre-February 2022 actions in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023

Western unity is critical, but Ukraine needs more than tanks to win this war

Washington joins Berlin in agreeing to send tanks – but offer will only go so far to keep Russians at bay

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023