The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

'You're playing with fire' warns UN over shelling at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog has called for an end to fighting around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, after powerful explosions were recorded in the area over the weekend.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2022

How the Russian economy is defying and withstanding western sanctions

Since Russia first invaded Ukraine in February 2022, western media has frequently suggested that economic sanctions against the Russians are going to stifle the war effort or even bring the country to its knees.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2022

No ice rinks, fewer lights: Christmas markets across Europe scaled back as energy costs soar

Cities are trying hard to keep the festive spirit amid aa cost of living crisis and war in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022

Ukraine says will look into alleged prisoner shooting video

Ukraine says it will investigate video footage circulated on Russian social media which Moscow alleges shows that Ukrainian forces killed Russian troops who may have been trying to surrender, after one of the men seemingly refused to lay down his weapon and opened fire

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

How Russia is weaponizing the Ukrainian winter

Ukraine says Russia is using the cold as a weapon against Ukrainians, by targeting the country's ability to heat and power homes. Repair crews are struggling to restore power to damaged areas.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2022

Billionaires Won’t Save Ukraine’s Internet

Turns out Elon Musk isn’t a dependable ally.

Foreign Policy · Nov 20, 2022

Renewed Shelling Threatens Key Ukrainian Nuclear Plant

Powerful explosions from shelling shook Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, the site of Europe's largest nuclear power plant, the global nuclear watchdog said Sunday, calling for "urgent measures to help prevent a nuclear accident" in the Russian-occupied facility. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said multiple…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022

Ukraine nuclear plant shelled, U.N. warns: 'You're playing with fire!'

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. nuclear watchdog which said such attacks risked a major disaster.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022

Ukraine, Russia trade blame over nuclear plant shelling

Kyiv and Moscow on Sunday blamed each other for shelling on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant that Russia controls in southern Ukraine. A key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the West’s reported attempts to persuade Ukraine to negotiate with Russia ‘bizarre’, given Ukrainian forces’ recent…

France 24 · Nov 20, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 270

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 270th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022