The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Pentagon asks U.S. forces in South Korea to provide equipment for Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense has asked its forces stationed in South Korea to provide equipment to help Ukraine in the war against Russia, the U.S. military said on Thursday, adding the move has "zero impact" on its operations in the Asian country.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Ukraine Investigates Helicopter Crash that Killed Interior Minister

Ukrainian authorities on Thursday were investigating the circumstances surrounding a helicopter crash that killed the country's interior minister and 13 others. Wednesday's crash outside Kyiv came as the head of NATO said at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos that allies were set to provide "heavier weapons" to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

Ukraine a ‘special case’: Is the WEF ‘hypocritical’ on Palestine?

WEF head Klaus Schwab said the letter comparing Ukraine with Palestine was ‘deeply insulting’ and ‘offensive’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023

Nato allies pledge more arms for Ukraine, Germany holds out on tanks

Western allies pledged billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine on Thursday and some promised to send the tanks Kyiv has requested if Berlin agrees, but Germany gave no sign of lifting a veto on deliveries it fears would provoke Moscow.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Pentagon looks to shift dynamic in Ukraine war, without Abrams tanks

The United States aims to break the dynamic of grinding warfare and near-frozen front lines in Ukraine with newly announced military capabilities that it hopes will breath fresh momentum into Kyiv's battle against Russian forces, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Cleverly stresses ‘coordination’ on Ukraine as he praises Canadian contribution

The Canadian Government announced plans to donate 200 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Berlin will allow exports of German tanks to Ukraine if U.S. sends its tanks -source

Germany will allow German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine to help its defense against Russia if the United States agrees to send its own tanks, a German government source told Reuters.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Canada summons Russian ambassador over attacks on civilians in Ukraine

Canada summoned Russia's ambassador on Wednesday over an attack in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro that killed at least 45 people, including several children, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Strykers, Bradleys likely in huge US aid package for Ukraine

The U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that U.S. officials say is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

U.N. calls out Ukraine grain deal backlog, urges improvement

The United Nations on Wednesday called out inefficiencies in the operation of a deal allowing Ukraine Black Sea grain exports, but did not lay blame for a backlog of more than 100 ships in Turkish waters waiting on travel approval and inspections.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023