The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Zelenskyy Visits Front Line, Putin Praises Troops in Kremlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the eastern city of Bakhmut, the scene of some of the most intense combat since Russia invaded the country, meeting Tuesday with troops and praising their "courage, resilience and strength" as artillery boomed in the background. Russian President Vladimir Putin also hailed the "courage and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 20, 2022

Sir Andy Murray claims top humanitarian award for donating prize money to boost efforts during Ukraine invasion

Dunblane tennis ace Sir Andy Murray has scooped a top altruism award in recognition of his support for the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The double Wimbledon champ was last week named as the recipient of the 2022 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Lawmakers unveil a $1.7 trillion U.S. spending bill as shutdown deadline looms

Leaders are racing to complete passage before a midnight Friday deadline or face the prospect of a partial government shutdown going into the Christmas holiday.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Vital to ‘maintain and evolve’ UK support for Ukraine, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister offered his full backing to Ukraine, as MPs grilled him on the future of UK support for the war-torn country.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

One in four Ukrainians at risk of mental disorder due to conflict - WHO

A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that 10 million people, or about a quarter of Ukraine's population, may suffer from a mental health disorder in relation to the conflict there.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

U.S. sees 'conflicting' views in Russia on fresh Ukraine offensive

There are conflicting views in Russia on whether or not to launch a renewed offensive in Ukraine, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday, reiterating that Washington would keep backing Kyiv regardless of which scenario plays out.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

London to join cities across the world in darkening Christmas lights for Ukraine

The show of solidarity will acknowledge millions of Ukrainians without power this winter

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

Volodymyr Zelensky visits besieged Ukraine city Bakhmut that is scene of ‘fierce battles’

Vladimir Putin admits war effort has been ‘extremely difficult’ for Russia

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

Putin admits to ‘complicated’ situation in Russian-occupied Ukraine

Remarks highlight Moscow’s growing acknowledgement that invasion is not going to plan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits front-line city of Bakhmut

President meets troops facing down Russia’s offensive as Putin warns of difficulties in partly-occupied regions.

Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2022