The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russian ex-deputy PM says he was wounded in Ukraine, needs operation

Russian former deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday he required surgery after being hurt in a blast in Russian-occupied Ukraine, the latest in a series of attacks on pro-Moscow officials.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Russia responds to Zelenskyy's visit by accusing the U.S. of a proxy war in Ukraine

The Kremlin said Thursday that the U.S. is fighting a proxy war with Russia "to the last Ukrainian." The U.S. is supplying Ukraine with another $1.85 billion in aid and an advanced air defense system.

WEKU · Dec 22, 2022

White House: Russia's Wagner received arms from North Korea

The White House says that a private Russian military company has taken delivery of an arms shipment from North Korea to help bolster its forces as it fights side-by-side with Russian troops in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2022

Putin says Russia wants end to war in Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine and that this would inevitably involve a diplomatic solution.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Zelenskiy met Polish president on return from Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday met his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda for nearly two hours of talks during his trip home from the United States.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

G7 Commits to $32 Bln in Budget Support for Ukraine in 2023

The Group of Seven (G7) wealthy nations has mobilized up to $32 billion in budget and economic support for Ukraine next year, their finance ministers said in a joint statement on Thursday, adding that they are prepared to give more if needed. "We remain strongly committed to addressing Ukraine's urgent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

For their safety, Ukrainian kids send their Christmas wish lists underground

A Kharkiv metro station became a bomb shelter as the city came under Russian attack. Now, at the holiday season, it's also a Christmas village where kids can drop off letters to Grandfather Frost.

WEKU · Dec 22, 2022

Former Russian deputy PM wounded by shelling in Donetsk

Dmitry Rogozin says he was struck by shrapnel during an attack on a hotel in eastern Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022

U.S. slaps sanctions on Russian naval entities

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 10 Russian naval entities over Russian operations against Ukrainian ports, the U.S. State Department said, as Washington increases pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Former Russian deputy prime minister injured in shelling in occupied Ukraine - reports

Dmitry Rogozin and a pro-Moscow official were reportedly injured in the attack on a hotel

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022