The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine because of cancer drug side-effects, spies claim

A Danish spy official says the Kremlin leader is racked with “delusions of grandeur” and that his “moon-shaped face” seen during his countless diplomatic appearances earlier this year were a sign of side-effects of hormone treatment for cancer

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Eleven good things that happened in the world in 2022

It's been a tough year in so many ways - so let's take a look back at some of the more positive moments

Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022

Watch: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s new year message

Rishi Sunak has warned that the UK’s problems will not “go away” in 2023 after a “tough” 12 months, as he delivered his new year message. The Prime Minister, in his message to the public after a turbulent year in British politics, promised that the “very best of Britain” will…

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2022

Ukrainian refugees living in UK describe 2022 as ‘perpetual hell’

Ukrainians living in the UK have spoken to the PA news agency about the last 12 months and their hopes for the year ahead.

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

British citizens and officials receive honours for response to war in Ukraine

Several diplomats at the Kyiv and Moscow embassies have been made OBEs.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

German leader focuses on energy, Ukraine in new year message

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is celebrating Germany’s progress in freeing itself from reliance on Russian gas, urging people to keep saving energy in the new year and vowing to keep up help for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Queen guitarist, women's soccer team top UK honors list

Those at the forefront of the U.K.'s response to Russia's war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt" on the country's new year's Honors list

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

Nanny who raised money for kids fleeing Ukraine recognised in New Year Honours list

Nanny Louenna Hood, 38, is among the everyday heroes recognised in the New Year Honour list and will receive a British Empire Medal for helping children fleeing Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022

China vows to maintain ‘fair’ stance on Ukraine war after Putin and Xi meeting

Putin said he expect President Xi to make a state visit next year in a public show of solidarity from Beijing

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022

President Zelenskiy: ‘Ukraine is advancing in parts of Donbas’

Ukrainian forces are holding their positions against Russian troops in the eastern Donbas region and making small advances in some areas, president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2022