The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Russia Claims Ukraine ‘Dirty Bomb’ in Final Stages

Russia on Monday claimed that Ukraine was in the "final stages" of developing a so-called dirty bomb to use against Moscow's forces, allegations Kyiv said were "absurd" and could signal Russia's battlefield plans. The claim from Moscow comes after a string of unexpected and rare calls between Russian Defense Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 24, 2022

FIFA facing demands to ban England's World Cup opponents Iran with replacement lined up

FIFA are under considerable pressure to remove Iran from this year's World Cup in Qatar for allegedly supplying Russia with weapons and for their ill-treatment of women

Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022

UK military chief rejects Russian claims Ukraine is seeking to escalate war

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin spoke to his Russian counterpart and restated the UK’s ‘enduring support’ for Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: What is a dirty bomb?

Moscow and Kyiv have accused the other of preparing to strike with weaponry with radioactive material

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Ukraine war updates: Russia hits power grid, Iran accused of stepping in (Oct. 24)

As Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine hits the eight-month mark, here's a look at key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of the war.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2022

Russian TV presenter accused of inciting genocide in Ukraine

Anton Krasovsky, from state-funded RT channel, is suspended after calling for Ukrainian children to be drowned or burned alive

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022

Explainer-Why Ukraine's southern Kherson region is a strategic prize

Ukrainian forces are piling pressure on Russian troops in the southern region of Kherson that Moscow occupied in February at the start of its invasion of Ukraine. Losing control of the region would be another big setback for President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters · Oct 24, 2022

Western countries join Ukraine in denouncing Russian 'dirty bomb' claims

Russia on Monday reiterated its unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a “dirty bomb” on its own territory, saying Kyiv has nearly completed work on a device laced with radioactive material.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2022

9 months into war, Ukraine claims success in downing drones

Ukrainian authorities on Monday tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian-built drones on its neighbor by claiming increasing success in shooting down the small aircraft, while talk of a “dirty bomb” attack has added another worrying dimension to the nine-month-old conflict

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2022