The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war news – live: Putin wants ceasefire as cover to push us back, says Zelensky

Ukraine’s president says war ‘will end either when your soldiers leave or we throw them out’

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023

Putin orders a temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to observe the cease-fire for 36 hours starting Jan. 6. A Ukrainian official dismissed the move as "a cynical trap."

WEKU · Jan 5, 2023

Kyiv dismisses Vladimir Putin’s 36-hour ‘ceasefire’ in Ukraine as ‘cynical trap’

Senior Ukrainian officials have dismissed Vladimir Putin’s proposal of a 36-hour “ceasefire” as “hypocritical” and a “cynical trap”.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023

Vladimir Putin will die from cancer 'very fast', claims Ukraine intelligence chief

He also claimed that the Russian president had been sick for a long time

Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023

Tourism chiefs flagged "sensitivity" of St Patrick's Day "greening" of buildings amid Ukraine war

In emails, Tourism Ireland were told that Irish embassies around the world had already been told to hold off on any “greening” activity because of concerns over its “appropriateness” last March.

Irish Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

When Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas - with many Ukranian refugees to see their first in the UK

The Orthodox Church Christmas is observed in many countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and more

Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023

Ukraine schools remain a key battlefront in fight for nation's future

When Russian missiles struck Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv on New Year’s Eve, the damaged buildings included a university and at least two schools.

The Conversation · Jan 5, 2023

Do not repeat Russia mistakes with China, NATO chief urges the West

Alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg used a speech to the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise to highlight the threat posed by Beijing as China deepens ties with Moscow

Daily Mirror · Jan 5, 2023

Calls for Ukraine ceasefire ahead of Orthodox Christmas

Calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine came from inside Russia and abroad on Thursday, days after the deadliest reported loss of the war for Moscow’s forces.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5, 2023

Wagner chief frees prisoners who fought in Ukraine for Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin filmed telling convicts who served six months on the front line, ‘don’t rape women’ in Russia.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2023