The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Two Scots women team up to send 40ft lorry full of Christmas presents to kids in Ukraine

The pair hope it will bring some festive cheer to those in war torn Ukraine

Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022

Ukraine-Russia news – live: Odesa without power as Zelenksy’s forces attack Melitopol

Many members of Vladimir Putin’s private Wagner military ground have been killed in a Ukrainian strike, officials said on Sunday, adding that the injured forces will not be able to access sufficient medical care to survive the attack.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2022

Zelenskyy says Russia reduced Bakhmut city to a ‘burned ruin’

Ukrainian military’s General Staff reported some 20 air raids, more than 60 rocket attacks between Friday and Saturday.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022

In acceptance speech, Russian Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate condemns Ukraine war

Yan Rachinsky denounced "the insane and criminal war of aggression against Ukraine" while accepting the award on Saturday.

WEKU · Dec 10, 2022

As Vladimir Putin gets desperate in Ukraine, could he force an indebted friend to send help from Belarus?

If he throws in his lot with Vladimir Putin, Europe's "last dictator" may watch in horror as his men stop their march towards Kyiv, turn around and head home to overthrow their despotic ruler.

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022

Scholz: Putin Determined to Conquer Ukraine but Still Important to Keep Contacts Open

Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined to conquer parts of Ukraine and shows no restraint in his brutality, but it is still important to keep contacts open in case a moment arrives to end the war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. All non-critical infrastructure in Ukraine's southern port city of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 10, 2022

UK: Iran Likely Top Military Backer of Russia in Ukraine War

Iran is now likely the top military backer of Russia, the UK said, as the Kremlin looks to expand its missile strikes against Ukraine’s national infrastructure. The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets, part…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 10, 2022

Ukrainian, Russian Nobel Peace winners slam Putin’s ‘insane’ war

The triple peace prize award was seen as a strong rebuke to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

Russian Nobel Peace winner Yan Rachinsky calls Ukraine war "insane and criminal"

"In today's Russia, no one's personal safety can be guaranteed," Rachinsky told BBC's HARDtalk program.

Axios · Dec 10, 2022

UAE official says European ties with Gulf 'should not be transactional'

A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Saturday it was encouraging to see greater European outreach to Gulf Arab states in the face of the Ukraine conflict and energy crunch, but that engagement should not be "transactional".

Reuters · Dec 10, 2022