The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

France's defense minister goes to Ukraine to boost support

France’s defense minister has arrived in Kyiv to discuss further military support for Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Commentary: Why does the US defense budget continue to grow? America’s approach needs rethinking

If there is one piece of legislation Congress prioritizes every year, it’s the annual government spending bill. After the usual last-minute hiccups over amendments, the Senate finally settled on an agreement to pass the $1.7 trillion bill and the House followed suit.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 28, 2022

Ukraine: A classic "security dilemma"

Both sides have fueled a grueling conflict with no way out — but there's no moral high ground in endless slaughter

Salon · Dec 28, 2022

Top 10 good news stories (yes, really) from 2022

Anyone would be forgiven for thinking there was little good news in a year dominated by the war in Ukraine as well as the cost-of-living crisis and record climate-related disasters. But there were, indeed, some bright spots. FRANCE 24 looks back at 10 good news stories from 2022.

France 24 · Dec 28, 2022

Russian soldiers going to Ukraine will have the right to freeze their sperms for free

Families can use stored biomaterial if their compulsory medical insurance allows them to do so

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Top Putin aide visits Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

One of President Vladimir Putin's most powerful Kremlin aides has visited the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in a part of southern Ukraine Russia says it has annexed, a Moscow-installed official in the region said.

Reuters · Dec 28, 2022

French defence minister pledges ‘common’ approach to supporting Ukraine war effort

French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday where he said that France and Ukraine would issue proposals for a “common agenda” on additional military support by January. His visit came as air raid alerts were issued for all of Ukraine's regions. Read our live blog to see…

France 24 · Dec 28, 2022

Minister: Ukraine aims to develop air-to-air combat drones

The Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology says his country is developing combat drones that attack the ones Russia has used during its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Italy minister cautious on supplying air defence systems to Ukraine

Italy's defence minister struck a cautious tone on whether Italy would be able to supply Ukraine with air defence systems, as requested by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Reuters · Dec 28, 2022

Australian killed fighting Russia in Ukraine, says government

Sage O’Donnell, from Victoria, is at least the fourth Australian to die in the war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022