The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Defiant Ukrainians wrap up warm to face power outages

Ukrainians turned off domestic appliances, wrapped themselves in blankets to keep warm and remained defiant on Thursday as they faced the first nationwide electricity outages of the war against Russia.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

In Kherson attack, Ukrainian spirits high but arms supplies low

Ukrainian army officials say military aid is needed to advance past Russian fortified positions towards Kherson city.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine to curb electricity usage after power plants targeted by Russian strikes

Ukrainians have reportedly been urged to stock up on water and warm clothing ahead of potential power cuts

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 239

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 239th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

Senior US Official Travels to Türkiye to Discuss Sanctions on Russia

A senior US Treasury Department official traveled to Türkiye this week to discuss sanctions and export controls imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the Treasury Department said. Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes Elizabeth Rosenberg traveled to Ankara and Istanbul from Monday through Wednesday, where she…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 20, 2022

More than 20 Brits offer to buy £25,000 nuclear bunker in Norfolk amid Russia fears

Vladimir Putin's threats of going nuclear have sparked concern among a number of Brits who are already looking at buying bunkers to keep them safe should Moscow go nuclear

Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

Israel 'Will Not' Supply Weapons to Ukraine, Says Defense Minister

Israel will not send weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Wednesday, two days after Russia warned that an Israeli move to bolster Kyiv's forces would severely damage relations. "Our policy vis-a-vis Ukraine will not change -- we will continue to support and stand with the West, we will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 20, 2022

Ukraine warns of threat from Belarus, US says Iran helped Russia operate drones from Crimea

Ukraine on Thursday warned of a “growing” threat of a new Russian offensive from Belarus, after Minsk and Moscow last week announced a joint force "to defend" Belarusian borders. Washington, meanwhile, said it believes Iranian military personnel “were on the ground in Crimea” to help Russia operate the Tehran-provided “kamikaze”…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2022

UNSC Discusses Iranian Drones, Links Them to Resolution 2231

UN Security Council diplomats are examining Iran’s transfer of drones, ballistic missiles, and even military experts to support Russia’s war in Ukraine as it violates UNSC resolution 2231, which is part of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ukrainian and western officials have affirmed that Iran is supplying…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 20, 2022

America's new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem

U.S. firms developing a new generation of small nuclear power plants to help cut carbon emissions have a big problem: only one company sells the fuel they need, and it's Russian.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022