The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

British volunteer evacuating people in Ukraine has 4x4 vehicle hit by Russian tank

Chris Parry, from Cheltenham, has been working to evacuate families and vulnerable people stranded in villages that have been devastated by the war, but now his work is in jeopardy following an attack

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Ukraine’s Ferrexpo reopens production line as power supplies improve

Shares in the London-listed miner lifted as it says it will meet its contractual requirements

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022

Zelensky’s visit to Biden’s White House: When will Ukrainian president address Congress?

Mr Zelensky’s visit to the US marks his first trip out of Ukraine in the 300 days since the war with Russia began

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Ukrainian president's trip to U.S. 'highly symbolic', aide says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's "extremely significant" visit to the United States on Wednesday will disprove Russian attempts to show that U.S.-Ukrainian relations are cooling, a senior aide to Zelenskiy said.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

On the holidays, efforts to distract Ukrainian kids from war

In a country where children have seen the horrors of a 10-month war, there are people trying to bring some peace and happiness to kids, at least for a moment during this holiday season in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

US Sending Patriots to Ukraine under $1.85 Billion Aid Package

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will provide $1.85 billion in military aid to Ukraine, rolling out funding for a Patriot missile battery as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is arriving in Washington for his first known trip out of his country since Russia invaded in February. The White House…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Biden and Zelensky to meet at White House and announce $2bn defence aid package for Ukraine

Ukrainian president is also set to address a joint session of the US Congress

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Russia’s Medvedev Meets China’s Xi in Beijing, Says Ukraine Conflict Discussed

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has undertaken a surprise trip to Beijing and held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during which he said they discussed the Ukraine conflict. Medvedev, now deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, posted a video on his Telegram channel showing him meeting Xi, smiling for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 21, 2022

Sewing for Ukraine: volunteers make army uniforms for women

Yuliia Mykytenko smiles as she adjusts her new trousers, confident she's finally found a Ukrainian army uniform that fits after 10 months of war with Russia.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022

Government borrowing soars to record £22bn after nearly doubling in a month

Jeremy Hunt blames Covid and Ukraine for woes, as chancellor promises to half inflation in 2023

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022