The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Ukraine to protest over Orban scarf showing part of Ukraine as Hungarian territory

Ukraine will summon the Hungarian ambassador to protest that Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to a football match wearing a scarf depicting some Ukrainian territory as part of Hungary, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Kremlin says no major progress on Zaporizhzhia nuclear security zone

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that no substantive progress had been made towards creating a security zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, once again accusing Kyiv of shelling at the plant and risking a nuclear incident.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Ukraine says Russia hit aid distribution centre, one killed

Russian shelling hit a humanitarian aid distribution centre in the town of Orihiv in southeastern Ukraine on Tuesday, killing a volunteer and wounding two women, the regional governor said.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

'Stock up on blankets': Ukrainians brace for bleak winter

One of Ukraine's energy chiefs says rolling blackouts across Ukraine may continue through March

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022

Ukraine's security service raids Kyiv monastery, suspects Russian sabotage

Ukraine's SBU security service and police raided a 1,000-year-old Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv early on Tuesday as part of operations to counter suspected "subversive activities by Russian special services", the SBU said.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Russian commanders ‘worried about threat to amphibious flotilla’ after Ukraine strike

Russian commanders are “concerned” about threats to their amphibious ship flotilla after Ukraine’s army attacked their Black Sea port terminal, British defence chiefs have said.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

Putin to meet soldiers' mothers - Vedomosti newspaper says

Russian President Vladimir Putin will in coming days meet the mothers of soldiers amid fierce fighting in Ukraine, the Vedomosti newspaper reported, citing three unidentified sources in the presidential administration.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Charles III hosts first state visit as king, aiming to bolster South Africa ties

King Charles III hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa from Tuesday for his first state visit since ascending the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The three-day trip will be aimed at "celebrating cooperation" between South Africa and its former colonial power.

France 24 · Nov 22, 2022

Cleverly: We Will Continue to Take Action to Prevent Iran’s Destabilizing Activity in the Region

British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly stressed that London will continue to work with its allies to “take the necessary measures to prevent Iran’s destabilizing activities in the region.” “We will continue to take action both to prevent that destabilizing activity in the region…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

Russian air defence on alert after Crimea hit by alleged drone attack

Russian authorities said Crimea was targeted by a "drone attack" on Tuesday, prompting Russia to put air defence forces on alert. Earlier on Tuesday Russian energy giant Gazprom threatened to cut provisions of natural gas after accusing Ukraine of diverting supplies intended for Moldova. Read our blog to see how…

France 24 · Nov 22, 2022