The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Moscow barbers describe fight for survival as mobilisation cuts staff and customers

Faced with a sharp drop in clients since Russia began mobilising men to fight in Ukraine, Moscow barber Artemiy Zolotorevsky is learning to cut women's hair to keep his business afloat.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

UK's Liz Truss Wishes Rishi Sunak 'Every Success' As She Exits Power

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday wished new Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak 'every success' as she exits power. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Oct 25, 2022

Russia steps up Ukraine ‘dirty bomb’ claim in letter delivered to UN

Kyiv’s allies dismiss allegation it could use such a weapon on its own soil as scientifically absurd and a distraction effort

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

Ukraine nuclear agency thickens alleged dirty bomb plot

Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator is offering what it suggests are clues about what might be behind Russia’s recent claims that Kyiv’s forces are preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022

Kremlin repeats Ukraine 'dirty bomb' claim, says West is wrong to dismiss it

The Kremlin on Tuesday repeated its claim that Ukraine plans to use a radioactive "dirty bomb", warning the West it was dangerous to dismiss Moscow's position.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

First Thing: Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s PM after meeting the king

Ex-chancellor is third Tory prime minister in less than two months and fifth in six years. Plus, the history of radical art protest by women

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

France calls for African 'solidarity' with Europe over war in Ukraine

France has called on African countries to show "solidarity" with Europe in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine. The war has divided the African continent, with nearly half of countries abstaining or not voting at the United Nations to condemn Russia's annexation of more Ukrainian territory.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2022

Asked about negotiations, Germany's Scholz stresses Ukraine's territorial integrity

All relevant political actors in Germany, and everyone in government, agrees that Ukraine's territorial integrity must be preserved, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in response to a question about calls from within his own party for more diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

New Italian PM Meloni sees tough times, denounces Russian "blackmail"

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's first woman prime minister, vowed on Tuesday to steer the country through some of the hardest times since World War Two and to maintain support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

Ukraine Eurovision 2023 act to be selected in live broadcast from Kyiv bomb shelter

The grand final of national selection competition Vidbir will be broadcast from the undisclosed location

Wales Online · Oct 25, 2022