The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic

While Vladimir Putin desperately rallies support for his war in Ukraine, a network of paramilitary mercenaries known as the Wagner Group is shoring up his power in resource-rich central Africa, more than 5,000 kilometres away.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

Vladimir Putin deploys huge nuke-capable weapon dubbed 'Sledgehammer' to Ukraine

The 2S4 Tulip self-propelled mortar is 240mm wide and is capable of firing nuclear bombs, but it is likely this would be limited to 'micro-nukes' aimed at destroying an area the size of a football stadium

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Zelensky invites Irish premier to visit Ukraine

The Ukrainian president also extended new year’s wishes to the people of Ireland.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Classified papers found in Biden office included memos on Ukraine, Iran and UK

‘The discovery of these documents was made by the President’s attorneys’, lawyer says

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Petrol prices below £1.50 a litre for first time since Ukraine war began

Motorists have been supported through a 5p fuel duty cut since February last year, though this is due to end in March

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Vladimir Putin’s most senior official to quit over Ukraine war and 'plans to move to UK'

Vladimir Putin's ex-Kremlin chief of staff Anatoly Chubais, who stood down over war in Ukraine, is reportedly planning to move to the UK after a poisoning scare

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

German FM Promises Weapons and EU Accession Help on Surprise Ukraine Trip

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv near the Russian border on Tuesday, promising more weapons as well as "concrete offers" to help the country's accession to the European Union. In a statement ahead of a meeting with Foreign Minister Dmytro…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023

Ukraine cannot win back territory without Western tanks, say officials

The UK Government is considering supplying the Ukrainians with British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks.

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Family kitchen recalls heartbreak for Kyiv man and his son

The ruined kitchen of his family’s Kyiv home stands at the center of a 42-year-old carpenter’s traumatic experience of Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

EU envoy hails Ukraine's moves to reform judiciary

The European Union's ambassador to Ukraine said on Tuesday Kyiv was close to reaching a milestone in reform of its court system, an important step before starting accession talks with the 27-member bloc.

Reuters · Jan 10, 2023